Mon, 21 Aug 2017 12:53:23 +0000 By Simon Muntemba ZAMBIAN 2016 elections were free, fair, and transparent and the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) is a credible institution that conducted the election in a peaceful and competent manner, the SADC Heads of State have said. And the SADC Heads of State have congratulated President Edgar Lungu and the Patriotic Front (PF) for emerging victorious in the August 11, 2016 general elections. President Lungu has noted the importance of peace and security if development was to flourish. Delivering his first speech since the election of Zambia as deputy chair of the organ on politics, defense and security, President Lungu noted that Zambia has enjoyed the distinct privilege to serve the region in championing peace and security “I wish to thank the member states for electing Zambia as the deputy chairperson on the organ on politics, defense and security. I am deeply humbled and delighted for this […]
ZAMBIAN 2016 ELECTIONS WERE FREE, FAIR, TRANSPARENT – SADC
