{"id":82434,"date":"2026-04-17T22:46:27","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T22:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/governance-activist-critiques-ecz-delimitation-process"},"modified":"2026-04-17T22:50:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T22:50:43","slug":"governance-activist-critiques-ecz-delimitation-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/governance-activist-critiques-ecz-delimitation-process","title":{"rendered":"Governance Activist Critiques ECZ Delimitation Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>GOVERNANCE activist Isaac Mwanza has commended the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for a largely balanced and technically sound constituency delimitation exercise.<\/p>\n<p>The ECZ yesterday announced 70 new constituencies, bringing the total number from 156 to 226, following a nationwide consultative process aimed at improving representation.<\/p>\n<p>Commenting on the development in an interview, Mwanza said the commission had applied a scientific and technical formula in arriving at the final outcome, resulting in a report that reflects fairness across the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe reports are quite balanced, with only minor variations. We commend the commission for a job well done,\u201d Mwanza said.<\/p>\n<p>He added that some stakeholders, including himself, had been prepared to challenge the process in court if the outcome appeared flawed or biased.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSome of us were ready to take them to court if the report came out bogus, bad or not balanced. But from what we have seen, the commission has done a commendable job,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Mwanza noted that the ECZ appeared to have taken into account key variables such as population size, settlement patterns and levels of development when allocating constituencies.<\/p>\n<p>He praised the commission for maintaining transparency and resisting political pressure during the process, stating that credibility of such exercises is key to public trust.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is important that institutions like ECZ remain independent and professional. From what has been presented, they have demonstrated a commitment to fairness and national interest,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Mwanza also urged political players and citizens to accept the outcome of the exercise and focus on using the new constituencies to enhance development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDelimitation is not an end in itself. What matters now is how these constituencies will translate into improved service delivery and development for the people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe creation of new constituencies presents an opportunity to bring governance closer to citizens, particularly in previously underserved areas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mwanza expressed optimism that the exercise would strengthen Zambia\u2019s democratic framework by ensuring more effective representation.<\/p>\n<p>By Catherine Pule<\/p>\n<p>Kalemba, April 17, 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zambia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. GOVERNANCE activist Isaac Mwanza has commended the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for a largely balanced and technically sound constituency delimitation exercise. The ECZ yesterday announced 70 new constituencies, bringing the total number from 156 to 226, following a nationwide consultative process aimed at improving representation. 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