Dr. Emily Joy SikazweVice Chairperson

- Human Rights Activist
- Gender Analysis for Policy and Planning
Dr Emily Joy Sikazwe is the Vice Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Zambia.
Dr. Sikazwe was appointed Commissioner at the Electoral Commission of Zambia on 17th June, 2015 and later on 6th October, 2020 she was Sworn in as Vice Chairperson of the Electoral commission of Zambia. Prior to joining the Commission, she was Chief Executive Officer at Women for Change.
Her main area of expertise is gender analysis for policy and planning, advocacy for civic engagement and female led community development. Dr. Sikazwe is the founder of Nyapachuma Memorial Foundation. A foundation established in memory of her mother and grandmother, which focuses on championing for equal opportunity for women and girls.
She has held membership on various Boards and Commissions namely; Securities and Exchange Commission, Legal and Justice Reform Commission, NGOCC Coordinating Council, Social Water International and Canadian University Services Overseas.
She is a mother of two, a young woman called Kayi – a graduate of Banani International School pursuing post graduate studies and a young man Yatuta, a post graduate with an MA in Political Science.
Dr. Sikazwe teaches on part time basis at the St Francis Xavier University in Canada at the Coady International Institute. She is a recipient of several local and international awards.
publications
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BY-ELECTIONS FOR TWO (2) LOCAL GOVERNMENT WARDS
Notice is hereby given to the general public that the Electoral Commission of Zambia has prescribed Thursday 30th June, 2022 as the date on which to hold Ward by-elections in Lumbo Ward of Mongu Municipal Council in Western Province and Nshinso Ward of Mkushi Town Council in Central Province. Nominations for the said by-elections will be conducted on Tuesday, 7th June, 2022.
May 24, 2022 -
RESULTS FOR MONGU COUNCIL CHAIRPERSON and TWO (2) COUNCILLOR BY ELECTIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That the following were the results arising from the Mongu Council Chairperson and Councilor By Elections in TWO (2) Council Wards which took place on Thursday, 14th April, 2022.
April 19, 2022 -
PREPARATIONS FOR MONGU DISTRICT AND TWO (2) LOCAL GOVERNMENT WARD BY-ELECTIONS UNDERWAY
Second day of deployment of poll staff for Mongu Mayoral By-election. Poll staff for Nakato and Lukulo polling stations preparing to leave for their respective stations
April 12, 2022