IEBC said on Tuesday it may appeal against a judge's ruling that cancelled its contract with a Dubai-based firm to print the ballots for August's local, parliamentary and presidential elections. Monday's ruling came after the latest in a series of opposition challenges over the running of the votes, in a country with a history of disputed elections. The electoral agency had awarded the Sh2.5 billion tender to Dubai-based firm Al Ghurair last year. More on this: Chiloba admits High Court ruling major set backRead: Court cancels ballot papers tender, orders fresh process"There is still room to do another procurement if it comes to that, but right now our lawyers and top officials are studying the ruling with a view to appeal." Last week, investigators arrested IEBC's former chief executive James Oswago over allegations that a British printing firm paid nearly 500,000 pounds ($626,000) in bribes to win contracts during previous votes.

Source: The Star February 14, 2017 12:33 UTC