ECZ: Ballots still valid if not marked with a cross, as long as voter intent is clear.

WIRE — THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) on Aug. 10, 2026, maintained that ballot papers will be considered valid even if they are not marked with a cross, provided the voter's choice is clear. In a press statement, Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the Commission noted misleading statements by some stakeholders, including political party leaders, The post ECZ: Ballots still valid if not marked with a cross, as long as voter intent is clear. first appeared on Mwebantu.

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