The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) says it has intensified voter education activities across the country in a bid to address misinformation ahead of the August 13, 2026 General Elections.
The electoral body says the move is aimed at ensuring that citizens are well informed about electoral processes and are not misled by false information circulating in some communities and online platforms.
Speaking on TV’s Zambia 2026 Elections Programme, ECZ Voter Education Manager, Emma Mwiinga, said the Commission is particularly concerned about misinformation relating to constituency delimitation.
Ms Mwiinga said some messages being circulated are misleading voters into believing that changes in constituency boundaries affect their eligibility to vote at their registered polling stations.
She, however, clarified that all affected voters will still cast their ballots at the polling stations where they originally registered.
“Voters should be assured that even where constituencies have been delimited, their registration remains valid and they will vote from their designated polling stations,” she said.
Ms Mwiinga said the Commission has intensified voter education campaigns to ensure that accurate information reaches all eligible voters across the country.
She said the ongoing sensitisation programme is also aimed at helping citizens understand key electoral processes and new developments introduced in the 2026 electoral cycle.
According to Ms Mwiinga, ECZ is using multiple communication platforms, including community outreach programmes, radio, television and social media, to reach as many voters as possible.
She further announced that the 2026 General Elections will feature the introduction of a voter verification device at every polling station.
Ms Mwiinga explained that the device will be placed at the first table in each polling station and will be used to quickly verify and identify voters in the register before they proceed to cast their ballots.
“The voter verification device is designed to enhance efficiency and accuracy at polling stations by ensuring that voter identification is done quickly and correctly,” she said.
Ms Mwiinga also disclosed that ECZ has put in place special arrangements to ensure inclusivity during voting day.
She said persons with disabilities, expectant mothers and elderly voters will be given priority access at polling stations to reduce waiting time and improve accessibility.
And Ms Mwiinga has urged citizens to rely on official ECZ communication channels and voter education facilitators for accurate information and warned against the spread of misinformation as the country prepares for the August 2026 polls.
