Zambia bans mass rallies over surge in Covid-19 cases

Edward Lungu

Zambian President Edgar Lungu (centre) during a past political rally in the capital Lusaka. PHOTO | AFP

Zambia’s electoral body on Thursday announced that it had banned mass political rallies due to a surge in Covid-19 cases ahead of the August 12 elections.

The country, facing a third wave, recorded 825 cases out of 10,000 tests and four deaths on Thursday, the Ministry of Health said.