The list of instructions for voters in Zambia’s general election includes a ban on women having painted nails.
A list of Dos and Don’ts includes the word: “No Painted nails (for ladies).”
As a voter’s thumb is marked with special ink once they have cast their ballots its thought that acetone, which removes nail polish, could also get rid of the ink.
Long queues were seen forming since the early hours at polling stations in the capital, Lusaka. Those waiting to vote include a lot of young people who told us what they are hoping for:
“I’m hoping my vote will bring change to the country. It is so hard being a young person and starting out.”
“I feel good especially seeing young people turning up – I don’t think this has happened for a very long time so I think everyone can feel the need to do the right thing.
“I hope the vote will get me a job. I have two degrees and getting a third now and I think if we continue in this direction I don’t think I will have a job… I also want a good health system.”
