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Hichilema's much harder second act

Hakainde Hichilema has taken the oath of office for his second term as Zambia's president following a decisive victory. However, high economic expectations and treason charges…

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema faces elections next year. Photo: Supplied

Judge the election, not the winner

Treating incumbent victories with automatic suspicion and opposition wins as proof of fairness is flawed. African elections must be judged on process and evidence, not just the…

Hakainde Hichilema victory is seen as more than a second term. It is an opportunity for him to convert macroeconomic gains into benefits families can feel

How Hakainde Hichilema bagged second term in Zambia polls

Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term with 60% of the vote, overturning pre-election assumptions that economic pain would lead to a decisive rejection of…

Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema

How Zambia lost the plot: Inside a troubled election

An expert analysis delves into Zambia's 2026 election, highlighting a troubling weakening of institutional safeguards. The article raises legitimate questions about procedural…

Two-horse race to Zambian August poll

Zambia's general election on 13 August is set to be a two-horse race between incumbent Hakainde Hichilema and challenger Brian Mundubile. Voter frustration over the high cost of…

Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema

The case for and against Zambian president’s second presidential term

Zambia heads to the polls on 13 August 2026, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking re-election among 14 contenders. Analysts and ordinary Zambians are weighing whether his…