Chiluba drive hits snag

NDOLA: Zambia has started preparing for next year's general elections, with the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) setting June 21 as the date for commencement of the continuous voter registration.

And ruling Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) political and development consultant, who is also a former president Frederick Chiluba is facing some resistance on the Copperbelt.

It is the first time that Zambia will embark on a continuous voters' registration exercise. Under the old system, the ECZ would establish voter registration points at schools, clinics, churches and other institutions where eligible voters registered.

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Closure as pain lingers

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