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Zambia’s new president vows ‘better’ democracy after landslide win
Speaking shortly after his predecessor Edgar Lungu conceded defeat, the business tycoon and veteran opposition leader said his camp had been victims of a “brutal regime that is…
Zambia’s opposition leader Hichilema wins presidential vote at sixth bid
Business tycoon and opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema was on Monday declared winner of the hotly contested presidential election in debt-burdened Zambia
Zambia deports Biti, defying court order
Tendai Biti fled to Zambia on Wednesday, reportedly facing charges at home of inciting post-election violence
Fears of hidden debt in Zambia
For several weeks financiers have demanded answers about Zambia’s external borrowing. But officials have rubbished suggestions of concealed debts
Zambia’s crackdown on sex dolls provokes fierce rights debate
No one sells them openly, no one admits to owning one, and no one has been arrested— but Zambia is waging a fierce campaign against sex dolls
Zambia vote extended into third day
Zambian police fired tear gas to disperse supporters of the leading opposition candidate, as the presidential election was extended into a third day.
Opposition cries foul in Zambia presidential poll
Opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema said some remote parts of the country had not received ballot papers halfway through the polling day.
High-profile homosexuality cases return to Zambia’s courts
Two cases involving a suspected gay couple and a gay rights activist have returned to Zambian courts, raising concerns over growing homophobia.
Zambian govt risks ire by scrapping maize subsidy
A decision by Zambia’s president to slash a key food subsidy threatens to hit the poor, stoke inflation and spark a revolt against his government.
Heroes’ welcome for Zambia’s Copper Bullets
Chipolopolo have returned home to an ecstatic welcome from thousands of fans who gathered to greet the Africa Cup of Nations’s winning team.
I’m allergic to corruption, says Zambia’s Sata
Zambia’s new president Michael Sata has taken a strong stance on corruption, vowing to prosecute anyone found guilty of embezzlement.
Vote delays spark unrest in Zambian polls
Stone-throwing mobs smashed cars and blocked roads during voting in Lusaka after the opposition accused President Banda’s party of rigging the ballot.
US brandishes AGOA carrot at AU trade talks
The US has urged AU countries to take advantage of a trade act which grants well-governed African states preferential access to the US economy.
SADC leaders meet on Zimbabwe stand-off
Zimbabwe’s Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will ask a regional security summit on Thursday to stop what he says is a crackdown by Robert Mugabe.
Zimbabwe tensions top security summit
African leaders on Thursday will try to defuse escalating tensions in Zimbabwe, where President Robert Mugabe is accused of cracking down on rivals.