Management
Chief Electoral Officer
Mr. Brown Kasaro was appointed Chief Electoral Officer at the Electoral Commission of Zambia on 01 November, 2023. Mr. Kasaro is an Electoral Technology specialist with experience in introduction of technology in election processes.
In particular, implementation of electronic Election Results Management systems, biometric Voter Registration systems, electoral boundary delimitation. His international electoral experience spans countries such as Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
Mr. Kasaro has over 15 years of experience in development and delivery of ICT services for the enterprise. He is skilled in governance and management of enterprise ICT including formulation and implementation of ICT strategies aligned to (and in support) of the overall corporate strategy.
Development of ICT policies and procedures to achieve operational excellence, optimise costs of ICT services and manage ICT-related risks.
Director Finance
Mrs. Clementina N. Mwelwa was appointed Director Finance of the Electoral Commission of Zambia with effect from 1st April, 2022.
Prior to her appointment as Director Finance, Mrs. Mwelwa dedicatedly served the Commission in various senior finance portfolios for over 20 years.
Before joining the Commission, she worked in the private telecommunications sector with Airtel Zambia (then Zamcell) as Finance Officer, having started her career with the Kitwe Central Board in 1995 as Management Accountant. She is an active member of ZiCA and the Forum for Zambian Women Accountants (FZWA).
Corporate Affairs Manager
Patricia Luhanga is a seasoned corporate communications professional with over 15 years of experience across multiple sectors. She was appointed Corporate Affairs Manager for the Electoral Commission of Zambia in December 2020.
Prior to joining the Commission, she served as Head of Public Relations at NATSAVE Bank, alongside PR leadership roles at FNB Zambia and within the water and sanitation sector.
A Chevening Scholar (UK) and US State Department IVLP alumnus, she was awarded Best PR/Communications Practitioner of the Year (2021) by ZIPRA and recognized in the Accenture Gender Mainstreaming Awards.
Human Resource & Administration Manager
Mr. Mangala Collins Zimba was appointed Human Resource and Administration Manager on 1st September, 2022. He is a Full-Member of the Zambia Institute of Human Resource Management with over 16 years of practical leadership experience.
Before stepping into his current executive role, he served as Senior Administrative Officer at the Commission, following an extensive HR career with ZAMTEL, Pride Zambia, and the Anti-Corruption Commission.
Director ICT
Dr. Collins Kachaka leads the Directorate of Information and Communication Technology, spearheading the digital transformation, voter management platforms, and electronic infrastructure for the Commission.
He brings extensive technical leadership experience in architecting secure enterprise systems, database automation, and deploying robust election technology solutions nationwide.
Director - Internal Audit
Naomi Hara serves as the Director of Internal Audit, overseeing institutional accountability, internal controls, financial compliance, and risk assurance across all operational units of the Commission.
With extensive background in auditing and governance, she ensures that public resources and electoral administrative processes adhere strictly to statutory standards and best practices.
Head Procurement
Mwanza Charles manages the Procurement Department, responsible for strategic sourcing, tender administration, supplier management, and the acquisition of critical election materials and institutional supplies.
He ensures all procurement activities strictly conform to public procurement regulations, transparency standards, and efficiency benchmarks.
Acting Commission Secretary
Mukunsa Bwalya serves as the Acting Commission Secretary, directing the administrative core of the Electoral Commission of Zambia, managing board proceedings, and ensuring seamless coordination between executive leadership and directorates.
With a strong legal and administrative foundation, she provides expert guidance on statutory compliance, policy formulation, and institutional procedures.
Acting Director Electoral Operations
Winner Mwanamoonga serves as the Acting Director of Electoral Operations, overseeing the planning, field execution, and logistical deployment for national elections, by-elections, and continuous registration exercises across the country.
With extensive background in election administration, he coordinates field coordination, polling station management, and operational workflows to ensure transparent and efficient electoral events.
