Zambian President Rupiah Banda has dissolved Parliament and announced that general elections will be held on September 20. In an address to the nation on Thursday, Banda said he has decided to dissolve Cabinet and parliament in line with the powers vested in him as the country's president. The Zambian leader said he will continue exercising executive powers, until a new government is put in place. The Electoral Commission of Zambia on Wednesday said that the organization was ready to conduct this year's general elections, saying preparations have so far reached an advanced stage.