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Boundary Delimitation

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies


Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: (1) Zambia shall be divided into constituencies and wards for purposes of elections to the National Assembly and councils, respectively. (2) The number of constituencies shall be equal to the number of seats of elected members in the National Assembly.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 58 (1) & (2) http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries


Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
e. Geographic size of district
g. Other
Comments: The Electoral Commission shall, in delimiting the boundaries of constituencies and wards— (a) take into account the history, diversity and cohesiveness of the constituency or ward; (b) have regard to population density, trends and projections; (c) ensure that the number of inhabitants in each constituency or ward is reasonable, taking into account the means of communication and geographical features; (d) ensure that constituencies and wards are wholly within districts; and (e) seek to achieve an approximate equality of constituency and ward population, subject to the need to ensure adequate representation for urban and sparsely populated areas.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 59 http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries


Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): e. Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: (4) The Electoral Commission shall determine the names and boundaries of constituencies and wards.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 58 (4) http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
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Electoral Systems

ES001

Head of State


Question:How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s): a. Head of State is the Head of Government
b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: Elections to the office of President shall be conducted directly, under a majoritarian electoral system, where the winning candidate must receive more than fifty percent of the valid votes cast, and in accordance with Article 101 There shall be a President of the Republic who shall be the Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 47 & 91 (1) http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20(Amendment),%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf
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ES002

Head of Government


Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: a. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: Elections to the office of President shall be conducted directly, under a majoritarian electoral system, where the winning candidate must receive more than fifty percent of the valid votes cast
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 47 & 91 (1) http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20(Amendment),%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf
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ES003

President


Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The President is both the Head of State and the Head of Government.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 47 & 91 (1) http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20(Amendment),%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf
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ES004

Number of Chambers


Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: The legislative authority of the Republic derives from the people of Zambia and shall be exercised in a manner that protects this Constitution and promotes the democratic governance of the Republic. There is established the Parliament of Zambia which consists of the President and the National Assembly.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 61 & 62 http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20(Amendment),%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)


Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): a. Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: The National Assembly shall consist of one hundred and fifty-six members directly elected on the basis of a simple majority vote under the first-pastthe-post system;
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 68 (2) http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20(Amendment),%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf
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Legislative Framework

LF001

Status of Electoral Law


Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): a. Part of Constitution
b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Comments: Key legislation governing elections are: Constitution of Zambia. Electoral Act. Referendum Act. Electoral Commission Act & Electoral (Conduct) Regulations.
Source: Electoral Acts Zambia http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral_acts.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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LF003

Electoral Law covers


Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
c. Local elections
Comments: An Act to provide for a comprehensive process for elections to the office of President and to the National Assembly.
Source: http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf(2016)
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting


Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): a. Voting is voluntary
Comments: A citizen who has attained the age of eighteen years is entitled to be registered as a voter and vote in an election by secret ballot.
Source: Constitution: art. 46 http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
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LF007

Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)


Question:What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s): b. EMB
Comments: Whenever the Commission, the Director of E lections, an election officer or any person is required under this Act to decide an objection, dispute, complaint or an appeal, the Commission or that person may attempt to resolve the issue, that is the subject of the objection, dispute, complaint or appeal, through conciliation or mediation. The Commission shall, for purposes of resolving electoral disputes, constitute such number of conflict management committees as the Commission may determine.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 110 & 111. http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
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Electoral Management

EM002

Responsibility of national EMB


Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
c. Local level
Comments:
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 229. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016) Electoral Law: http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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EM004

EMB budget determined by


Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): a. The President
c. The legislature
f. Donors
Comments: 13. (1) The funds of the Commission shall consist of such moneys as may- (a)be appropriated by Parliament for the purposes of the Commission; (b be paid to the Commission by way of grants or donations; and (c)vest in or accrue to the Commission. (2) The Commission may- (a) subject to the approval of the President, accept moneys by way of grants or donations from any source; and (b) subject to the approval of the President, raise by way of loans or otherwise, such moneys as it may require for the discharge of its functions.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act 1996, art. 13. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by


Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): a. The President
c. The legislature
Comments: As soon as is practicable, but not later than ninety days after the end of the financial year,the Commission shall submit to the President a report concerning its activities during the financial year. The President shall, not later than seven days after the first sitting of the National Assembly next after receipt of the report, cause the report to be laid before the National Assembly.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 16. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
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EM006

Term of EMB members


Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: b. For a specified number of years
Comments: Commissioners are appointed for a term of office not exceeding seven years. Their terms may be renewed, but renewals require the ratification of the National Assembly. Provided that the first members shall be appointed for periods ranging from two to five years in order to facilitate retirement by rotation.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 5. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
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EM012

Electoral Management model


Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: b. Independent
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (2006)(http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf) (2016)
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EM013

Number of EMB members


Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: The Electoral Commission consists of a Chair and not more than four other members.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 4. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
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EM014

Membership based on


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: b. Expertise
Comments: The Chairperson shall be a person who has held, or is qualified to hold, high judicial office or, any other suitably qualified person.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 4. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): a. Head of State
Comments: The members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President, subject to ratification by the National Assembly.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Commission Act, art. 4. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Electoral%20Commission%20Act.pdf (2016)
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Voter Education

VE001

Information campaigns performed by


Question:Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s): a. National Electoral Management Body
g. NGOs/ Civic Organizations
i. Media
j. Religious Institutions
Comments: Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is tasked by law with voter and civic education; private instances are permitted to, providing they are impartial and independent of political parties and that they promote conditions for free and fair elections
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 77 & 78. http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs


Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: d. No information available
Comments:
Source:
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VE003

National civic education


Question:Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s): b. Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
h. Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
l. Other
Comments: l. Any natural or juristic person providing voter education shall do so in a manner— (a) that is impartial and independent of any registered party or candidate contesting an election; and (b) that shall promote conditions conducive to free and fair election.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 78. http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age


Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments: 46.A citizen who has attained the age of eighteen years is entitled to be registered as a voter and vote in an election by secret ballot.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 46 http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf
Verified: 2022/01/18
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VR002

Other voting requirements


Question:Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s): a. Citizenship
e. Other
Comments: Subject to the provisions of section seven, every person shall be qualified for registration as a voter in direct elections who— (a) is a citizen of Zambia; (b) has attained the age of eighteen years; and (c) is in possession of a national registration card.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 5 & 7. http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016) https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZM/zambia-constitution-amendment-act-nb02-of-2016/view
Verified: 2022/01/18
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VR004

Authority responsible for voter registration


Question:Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer: d. Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: 4. (1) The Commission shall compile and maintain a voters’ roll in the manner and style prescribed by the Commission. (2) The Commission shall compile, maintain and update on a continuing basis, a register of voters, which shall include the names of all persons entitle to vote In any election under this Act, local government election under the Local Government Elections Act or referendum under the Referendum Act
Source: Electoral Act of Zambia, art. 4. http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?


Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The Commission shall compile, maintain and update on a continuing basis, a register of voters, which shall include the names of all persons entitle to vote In any election under this Act, local government election under the Local Government Elections Act or referendum under the Referendum Act.
Source: Electoral Act of Zambia, art. 4 (2) http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/04/01
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Parties and Candidates

PC001

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)


Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): f. Other
Comments: The registration of political parties is the responsibility of the Registrar of Societies. In terms of conditions for establishment of political parties, the Societies Act provides that within 28 days of its formation or adoption, a society (in this case political party) should make an application to the register of societies for registration. It also requires the society to have headquarters in Zambia and at least one of its office-bearers must reside in Zambia.
Source: "Chapter 14: Zambia" Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa 1989-2009: 20 Years of Multiparty Democracy, EISA, Johannesburg, 587. http://aceproject.org/epic-es/CDCountry?topic=PC&country=ZM (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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PC003

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)


Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s): a. Age
b. Citizenship
f. Registration
i. Minimum level of literacy
j. Other
Comments: 70. (1)Subject to clause (2), a person is eligible to be elected as a Member of Parliament, if that person— (a)is a citizen; (b)is at least twenty-one years old; (c)is a registered voter; (d)has obtained, as a minimum academic qualification, a grade twelve certificate or its equivalent; and (e)declares that person’s assets and liabilities, as prescribed.
Source: Constitution: Constitution of Zambia, art. 70. http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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PC008

Independent candidates


Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): c. In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments: A person is eligible for election as an independent candidate for a National Assembly seat if the person— (a) is not a member of a political party and has not been a member of a political party for at least two months immediately before the date of the election;and (b) meets the qualifications specified in Article 70 for election as a Member of Parliament.
Source: http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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PC012

Public funding of parties


Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): b. Direct
Comments: 60.(4) The following shall be prescribed with regard to political parties: (a) the establishment and management of a Political Parties’Fund to provide financial support to political parties with seats in the National Assembly; (b)the accounts of political parties which are funded under the Political Parties’ Fund and the submission of audited accounts by political parties; (c)the sources of funds for political parties; (d)the maximum amount of money to be used for campaigns during elections
Source: Constitution of Zambia: art. 60. (4) http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf (2016)
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): c. Based on current legislative representation
Comments: 60. (4) The following shall be prescribed with regard to political parties: (a)the establishment and management of a Political Parties’ Fund to provide financial support to political parties with seats in the National Assembly;
Source: Constitution of Zambia: art. 60. (4) http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/amendment_act/Constitution%20of%20Zambia%20%20%28Amendment%29,%202016-Act%20No.%202_0.pdf
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments:
Source:
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Vote Counting

VC004

Votes are sorted/counted at


Question:Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer: a. The polling stations
Comments: 66. (1) Votes shall be counted at the polling stati on at which those votes were cast, except when in the interest of ensuring a free and fair election, the Commission, after consultation with the contesting parties or their agents, determines that those votes be counted at another counting venue.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 66 http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?


Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): d. By request
e. Court order
Comments: An election or polling agent of a candidate may object to a count and the counting assistant may determine whether or not to recount the ballots.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 69 & 102 http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
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Media and Elections

ME037

Criteria for allocating free broadcast time


Question:What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s): a. Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: All public television and radio broadcasters shall allocate public air time equally to all political parties for their political broadcasts.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral (Code of Conduct) Regulations, art. 14. http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral_code_of_conduct_2011.pdf (2016)
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ME059

Television debates


Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): d. No information available
Comments:
Source:
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ME062

Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.


Question:What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer: g. No information available
Comments: Television may not broadcast opinion poll results or predictions of the result on polling day until the polls have closed. Broadcasters must reveal the sources of opinion polls and indicate the margins of error.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral (Code of Conduct) Regulations, art. 4 & 13. www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral_code_of_conduct_2011.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: c. No information available
Comments: A political party or candidate shall not buy more than thirty minutes air time in any given language on public television or radio in any one week
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral (Code of Conduct) Regulations, art. 14 (2) www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral_code_of_conduct_2011.pdf (2016)
Verified: 2016/06/28
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Direct Democracy

DD002

Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Referendum Act (Chapter 14). http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Referendum%20Act.pdf (2016)
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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Referendum Act (Chapter 14). http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Referendum%20Act.pdf (2016)
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Referendum Act (Chapter 14). http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Referendum%20Act.pdf (2016)
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Referendum Act (Chapter 14). http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Referendum%20Act.pdf (2016)
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DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Referendum Act (Chapter 14). http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Referendum%20Act.pdf (2016)
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DD007


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Referendum Act (Chapter 14). http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Referendum%20Act.pdf (2016)
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DD129


Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: a. Always binding
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Referendum Act (Chapter 14). http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Referendum%20Act.pdf (2016)
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DD130


Question:Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer: a. Constitutional changes only
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Referendum Act (Chapter 14). http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Referendum%20Act.pdf (2016)
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DD131


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: Referendum Act (Chapter 14). http://www.parliament.gov.zm/sites/default/files/documents/acts/Referendum%20Act.pdf (2016)
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Voting Operations

VO003

Electors vote at


Question:Where can electors vote?
Answer(s): a. At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
j. Other
Comments: A special vote may be cast if a person cannot vote at a polling station due to physical infirmity or disability or pregnancy or absence from that polling district while serving as an officer or monitor in the election concerned, or while on duty as a member of the security services in connection with the election.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act 2006, art. 24 & 59. http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf (2016)
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VO004

Voting outside the country is permitted for


Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): h. No information available
Comments: The law makes no provision for voting outside the country.
Source:
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VO005

Locations for voting outside of the country


Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): h. Not applicable
Comments:
Source:
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VO011

Voting method


Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments: Once the voter has received a ballot paper,the voter shall — mark the ballot paper in a way that indicates the candidate the voter wishes to vote for.
Source: Electoral Law: Electoral Act, art. 59 http://www.elections.org.zm/media/electoral__act_2006.pdf
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