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No, Mr Chipenzi is not the new ECZ Vice Chairperson but ECZ Commissioner.

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According to a press release from the Office of the President Press and Public Relations, Mr. Mcdonald Chipenzi has been appointed as the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Commissioner.

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Verified Nov, 23 2022

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On 23 November 2022, the Candidates Facebook page published a post claiming that Mr. Mcdonald Chipenzi has been appointed as the new Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Vice Chairperson.

Rating Justification

The iVerify fact-checking unit has determined as false the claim by The Candidates Facebook page that Mr Chipenzi has been appointed as the new ECZ Vice Chairperson. According to a press release from the Office of the President Press and Public Relations dated 23 November 2022, President Hichilema has, pursuant to Section 5(1) of the Electoral Commission of Zambia Act No. 25 of 20 1 6, appointed Mrs. Mwangala Zaloumis, Mr. Ali Simwiinga and Mr. Mcdonald Chipenzi as Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Commissioner of the Electoral Commission of Zambia, respectively, subject to ratification by National Assembly.
Therefore, Mrs. Mwangala Zaloumis is the ECZ Chairperson, Mr. Ali Simwiinga is the ECZ Vice Chairperson and Mr. Mcdonald Chipenzi has been appointed ECZ Commissioner.

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