2)–ECZ Postpones Nkumbi ward by-election

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has postponed the Nkumbi Ward local government by-election in Mkushi following the death of Patriotic Front (PF) candidate Mbambiko Amos.

Mr Mbambiko died on Friday 12^th July 2013 and was put to rest on 14^th July 2013.

The by election in Nkumbi Ward Number 4005 of Mkushi district was scheduled to take place on July 25^th 2013 but has been postponed to a date to be announced by the commission.

The ECZ will further conduct fresh nominations in Nkumbi ward on a date to be announced.

This is contained in a statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today by ECZ acting public relations manager Sylvia Bwalya.

Ms Bwalya said that candidates who were validly nominated in the said ward on 27^th June 2013 will not be required to pay the nomination fees.