Zambia's Election Crisis in Court | Zambia News

Zambia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

Thirty election petitions are flooding Zambian courts, as former ministers and candidates from across the country—including the Lusaka Mayor—challenge disputed results with explosive claims of bribery, violence, and voter intimidation. From the Copperbelt to Mwandi, both ruling and opposition figures are locked in legal battles, leaving voters in limbo and court calendars stretched thin. Shocking allegations include cash hidden in pens and rocks blocking polling stations, while the Electoral Commission faces mounting scrutiny over vote counting transparency. With the president inaugurated…