Zambian general election, 2016: Difference between revisions

Although previously the President had been elected in a single round of voting by the [[first-past-the-post voting|first-past-the-post system]], in 2015 the National Assembly approved the change in the constitution to change to a [[two-round system]].<ref>[http://www.janes.com/article/56569/closely-fought-2016-election-would-increase-localised-violence-risks-and-put-pressure-on-zambia-s-austerity-plans Closely fought 2016 election would increase localised violence risks and put pressure on Zambia's austerity plans] IHS Jane's 360, 9 December 2015</ref> The constitutional change also introduced the concept of running mates; previously the vice president was appointed after the elections. The running mate, now being an elected member, can assume office directly if the president is deemed unfit to rule.<ref name=HZ>[http://www.herald.co.zw/expectant-mood-as-zambians-gear-for-general-elections/ Expectant mood as Zambians gear for general elections] The Herald, 4 July 2016</ref>