Zambia
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The president could be only the second most important thing Zambians vote on tomorrow
The draft constitution has lacked attention and scrutiny. Far from curbing executive powers, the new charter could extend them. As Zambians prepare to go to the ... -
Copper, poverty and tax dodging: At the heart of Zambia’s high stakes elections
With inflation soaring and the kwacha losing value amid plummeting copper prices, economic issues will be front and centre of voters’ concerns as they vote ... -
Zambia gears up for unsettlingly close elections
Last year’s election was won by a margin of 27,000 votes. With both leading candidates having a lot to lose, this Thursday’s could be ... -
Hichilema: It’s high time to fix Zambia after 5 years of failed leadership
As Zambia gets ready to vote in a tight contest this Thursday, presidential challenger and UPND candidate Hakainde Hichilema puts forward his case for why ... -
Zambia’s 2016 elections: is a disputed outcome now inevitable?
A flurry of questionable decisions by the electoral body, media exposés of irregularities, and controversial interventions by the government and military suggests yes Zambia’s enviable record ... -
Can Zambia’s opposition unseat President Lungu in the 2016 elections?
With the economy faltering, Lungu will face a strong challenge at the polls. His ability to stay in power will be determined by a ...