Constitutional Court · 17 June 2026

Isaac Mwanza and Anor v Dolika Banda and Ors (CCZ/008) [2026] ZMCC 13 (17 June 2026)

Running mate cannot be directly challenged under Article 52(4); petitioners failed to prove lack of Grade twelve equivalent, petition dismissed. Flynote Constitutional Law — Electoral Law — Qualifications for President and Vice‑President — Derivative examination of running mate's qualifications under Article 52(4) and Articles 100(1)(e), 110(2) and 266 — Procedure and Evidence — Burden of proof and res inter alios acta — Petitioners must adduce independent evidence to disqualify candidates Read full summary

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