Old rivals meet again as Zambians elect a president

Ten candidates are on Zambia's presidential ballot, but only Rupiah Banda and Michael Sata are considered contenders.

Zambia's opposition form coalition to unseat Banda

Zambia's two main opposition political parties have merged in a bid to remove the ruling MMD from power in 2011 elections, it was reported on Friday.

Chiluba's wife jailed

A court in Zambia on Tuesday sentenced former president Fredrick Chiluba's wife, Regina, to three-and-a-half years in prison for fraud.

Zambia's former army chief jailed for corruption

Former Zambian army commander Geojago Musengule has been sent to prison for four years for corruption and abuse of power, said reports on Tuesday.

Banda accused of fraud

Rumours of irregularities may affect the outcome of the Zambian election, writes Robert Chisanza.

Zambia gears up for presidential race

Zambians vote on Thursday to name a successor to the late president Levy Mwanawasa, in a contest between a retired diplomat and a populist.

Zambian president calls for peace ahead of election

Zambia's acting President Rupiah Banda on Friday called for peace and unity ahead of next week's presidential elections.

A divided opposition in Zambia

Political analysts believe that Rupiah Banda, the presidential candidate for the governing Movement for Multi-Party Democracy, will be easily elected.

Zambia's two-horse race

After Zambia's President Levy Mwanawasa was buried in the capital Lusaka on Wednesday, the spotlight immediately shifted to succession campaigns.

Zambia ruling party picks presidential candidate

Zambia's ruling party on Friday elected the country's vice-president, Rupiah Banda, as its candidate for an upcoming presidential vote.

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