00:00Zambia has resumed counting votes after the process was suspended nationwide over reports of violence targeting election staff and ballot
00:08materials.
00:09The Electoral Commission says the security threat has now been contained, clearing the way for the results to be announced.
00:18Following a review of the security situation and consultations with the relevant law enforcement agencies, I'm pleased to inform you
00:31and to inform the nation that the security threat to the electoral process has been contained
00:40and that the necessary measures have been put in place to enable the process to continue.
00:48We therefore wish to advise all stakeholders that the suspension of the counting and view announcement of results has been
01:04lifted with immediate effect.
01:06With tensions high over reported violence and arrests, the Commission is urging all stakeholders to remain calm as Zambia awaits
01:15the official election results.
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