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Nevers Muchindu v James K. Mwanja and Electoral Commission of Zambia

Case Ref: 2026/HP/EP/028 Filed High Court Cycle: 2026 Parliamentary petition

Case Overview

Case Reference 2026/HP/EP/028
Status Filed
Election Cycle 2026
Election Type General
Case Type Parliamentary petition
Jurisdiction High Court
Filing Date -
Published Date 2 September 2026

Public Summary

Parties

Petitioner

Nevers Muchindu

Candidate

Political affiliation: United Party for National Development

Respondent

James K. Mwanja

Candidate

Political affiliation: Independent

Respondent

Electoral Commission of Zambia

EMB

Electoral Context

Political Office MP
Election Date 13 August 2026
Location Chirundu (Constituency)
Winning Candidate James K. Mwanja
Winning Party Independent
Margin of Victory - votes
Margin Percentage -

Case Timeline

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