WIRE โ€” By Arnold Tutu Government says Thursday, August 13, 2026, is a public holiday to allow eligible citizens to exercise their constitutional right to vote in the General Election. According to a statement issued to the media by Secretary to the Cabinet PATRICK KANGWA, the public holiday is in accordance with Article 56(2) of the Constitution

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