Brian Mundubile
In the newsFrom hope to fear: A tale of Zambia's democracy in contrast with other States
An analysis of Zambia's democratic trajectory following the 2026 elections, contrasting its civic space and challenges with governance trends across Africa.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…