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Bernard Besa v Kampamba Mulenga and Electoral Commission of Zambia

Case Ref: 2026/HK/EP001 Filed High Court Cycle: 2026 Parliamentary petition

Case Overview

Case Reference 2026/HK/EP001
Status Filed
Election Cycle 2026
Election Type General
Case Type Parliamentary petition
Jurisdiction High Court
Filing Date 21 August 2026
Published Date 2 September 2026

Public Summary

Parties

Petitioner

Benard Besa

Candidate

Political affiliation: National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity

Candidate was on the NRPUP ticket

Respondent

Kampamba S. Mulenga

Candidate

Political affiliation: United Party for National Development

Candidate was on the UPND ticket

Respondent

Electoral Commission of Zambia

EMB

Electoral Context

Political Office MP
Election Date 13 August 2026
Location Kalulushi (Constituency)
Winning Candidate Kampamba S. Mulenga
Winning Party United Party for National Development
Margin of Victory - votes
Margin Percentage -

Legal References

Case Timeline

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Case received
Public record published