Christian Churches Monitoring Group - CCMG

24/05/2026

🎙Episode One: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫.
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𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 — what it means, why it matters in the electoral process, and what citizens should understand as the country heads toward elections.
Join the conversation as we break down key constitutional and democratic issues shaping the political landscape.

📌 Watch, listen, and be part of the discussion.
📣 Don’t forget to like, share, and tell us your thoughts in the comments.

Follow the link to wacth::
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ1K04_50CU

22/05/2026

As the nomination exercise continues, CCMG strongly condemns all acts of political violence, intimidation, and disruption witnessed in different parts of the country. Elections should be a platform for ideas, participation, and peaceful engagement — not fear and conflict.

21/05/2026

🎙Episode One Alert: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫.
Coming soon!!!

In this episode, we will unpack the 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 — what it means, why it matters in the electoral process, and what citizens should understand as the country heads toward elections.
Join the conversation as we break down key constitutional and democratic issues shaping the political landscape.

📌 Watch, listen, and be part of the discussion.
📣 Don’t forget to like, share, and tell us your thoughts in the comments.

21/05/2026

From the North to South, East to West - Our Long Term Observers are on the ground monitoring the nomination exercise acrosss the country 🗳🇿🇲

Their presence helps promote transparency, accountability and public confidence in the electoral process as the nation takes another important step towards the 2026 General Elections.

Every Observation matters. Every report counts.

19/05/2026

Presidential nominations are underway

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧?

Nomination is the process where candidates officially present their papers and meet legal requirements to contest for public office. Once approved, they are eligible to appear on the ballot during elections.

The nomination period runs until 22nd May and forms a critical part of the electoral process.

Stay informed. Stay engaged.

18/05/2026

Our second Long-Term Election Observation Report is now available.

The report provides key observations and recommendations from the pre-election period as we continue to promote credible, transparent, and inclusive elections.

📥 Access the full report: https://t.ly/66QRr

15/05/2026

Our job is to promote transparency.

14/05/2026

🎙️ 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆!

Introducing 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 — a new podcast creating space for meaningful conversations around elections, democracy, civic participation and accountability ahead of the 2026 General Elections.

From insightful discussions to voices that matter, we’re bringing the conversation closer to the people. 👀🗳️

Stay tuned.
Stay informed.
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13/05/2026

As we prepare for elections, premature campaigning is prohibited under the Electoral Process Act, which provides that campaigns shall be conducted within the officially prescribed campaign period announced by the Electoral Commission of Zambia.

Read the full statement:// http://t.ly/YkL9h

11/05/2026

CCMG NOTES RISING POLITICAL MOBILISATION, ELECTORAL CODE VIOLATIONS, AND DECLINING VOTER EDUCATION AHEAD OF THE 2026 GENERAL

11 May 2026

For Immediate Release

The Statement highlights key observations, concerns and recommendations regarding politically motivated violence, attacks on journalists and disruptions of media programming, among others.

Follow the link to read more and download://

The Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) has continued implementing its long-term election observation project ahead of the 13 August 2026 General Elections. This second observation period, covering 31 March to 27 April 2026, reflects an increasingly active political environment as the country...

07/05/2026

Ahead of the 2026 General Election, the Christian Churches Monitoring Group (CCMG) held a constructive engagement meeting with the African Union Election Mission to discuss Zambia’s democratic and electoral landscape.

The meeting provided an opportunity to share CCMG’s ongoing work in digital civic education, electoral reforms advocacy, conflict prevention, protection of civic space, and efforts aimed at strengthening the quality of democracy and citizen participation.

CCMG remains committed to promoting peaceful, credible, and inclusive electoral processes through collaboration, dialogue, and citizen-centered engagement.