Zambia Closes Courts on Last Day to File Election Petition

Zambia Shutters Court as Deadline for Election Challenge Nears

Zambian authorities sealed off the court grounds where an opposition leader is preparing to challenge the outcome of Aug. 13 elections, as the deadline for filing a petition draws near.

JAWUZ BACKS COURT CLOSURE OVER SECURITY CONCERNS

JAWUZ BACKS COURT CLOSURE OVER SECURITY CONCERNS The Judicial and Allied Workers Union of Zambia (JAWUZ) has backed the decision to close courts across the country on security grounds, saying the measure should be respected. JAWUZ president Peter Mwale said the union had directed its members countrywide not to report for work until further guidance […] The post JAWUZ BACKS COURT CLOSURE OVER SECURITY CONCERNS first appeared on The Zambian Observ…

Zambia's election petition hits a padlocked court - Mpelembe Network

Separation of Powers Fractured: Armed Forces Lock Down Zambian Courts as Inauguration Looms Mon, Aug 24 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The general election in Zambia on August 13, 2026, concluded with the Electoral Commission of Zambia declaring incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) the winner with 60.49% of the vote, securing a second term over his chief opponent, Brian Mundubile of the National Rec…

Zambia closes courts on last day to file election petition

Zambian authorities closed the country’s top courts on Monday, blocking access to the premises on the last day that the opposition could file a challenge to this month’s disputed election. A memorandum from the chief administrator of the judiciary, which was seen by Reuters, said that “for security reasons, all members of staff are advised not to report for work today”. Police spokesman Godfrey Chilabi told Reuters that security assessments were…