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Patriotic Front

Unpacking the dangers of the proposed amendments to Zambia’s constitution, Part II
Thought Leader
/ 8 June 2025

Unpacking the dangers of the proposed amendments to Zambia’s constitution, Part II

President Hichilema is keen to win the support of MPs through inducement because their votes will determine the fate of his proposed changes to the constitution

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Namibia elections: Can Swapo weather the storm?
Opinion
/ 20 November 2024

Namibia elections: Can Swapo weather the storm?

There is a shift in the region away from the traditional dominance of liberation parties such as the ANC in South Africa and Frelimo in Mozambique

By Nyasha Mpani
Hakainde Hichilema’s facade of fighting corruption in Zambia is slipping
Thought Leader
/ 23 July 2024

Hakainde Hichilema’s facade of fighting corruption in Zambia is slipping

The president needs to take a strong line on graft if he is genuine about ending the scandals in which he is allegedly complicit

By Aaron Ng’ambi
Increasing xenophobia highlights the need for political change
Opinion
/ 17 November 2023

Increasing xenophobia highlights the need for political change

Political parties use migrants as scapegoats for all that is wrong in South Africa. Civil society organisations need to build a united front against hatred of all forms

By Imraan Buccus
Poverty underscores Zambia poll
Africa
/ 12 August 2021

Poverty underscores Zambia poll

The opposition party hopes the sharp economic decline will swing voters their way

By Sofia Christensen
Two surveys, two wildly different predictions for Zambia’s election
Africa
/ 9 July 2021

Two surveys, two wildly different predictions for Zambia’s election

But both surveys ultimately suggest that Zambia’s governing party is under considerable pressure

By Simon Allison
A thick cloud of oppression is brewing over Zambia
Africa
/ 25 June 2021

A thick cloud of oppression is brewing over Zambia

As the August 2021 elections loom, activists fear a renewed crack down on human rights

By Deprose Muchena
Zambia may burn after the August elections. Here’s how to prevent this
Africa
/ 22 March 2021

Zambia may burn after the August elections. Here’s how to prevent this

The public’s lack of trust in formal institutions means the election is a potential tinderbox. The people of Zambia need to challenge the status quo

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Stop Zambia’s digital squeeze
Africa
/ 9 March 2021

Stop Zambia’s digital squeeze

A proposed cyber law will muzzle Zambians and restrict the opposition ahead of the elections

By Hakainde Hichilema
In Zambia, Covid-19 has claimed democracy, not human life
Africa
/ 15 June 2020

In Zambia, Covid-19 has claimed democracy, not human life

The novel coronavirus has not only claimed Zambian lives, but has also put the country’s democracy at stake

By Sishuwa Sishuwa
Zambia edges towards dictatorship
Article
/ 5 July 2017

Zambia edges towards dictatorship

Political tensions have been high in Zambia this year after the arrest and continued detention of opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema

By Simon Allison
Opposition cries foul in Zambia presidential poll
Africa
/ 20 January 2015

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.

By Susan Njanji and Obert Simwanza
Zambian elections on Tuesday could determine pivotal issues in its major copper industry
Africa
/ 19 January 2015

Zambian elections on Tuesday could determine pivotal issues in its major copper industry

Zambia’s copper industry has been at the heart of campaigning for Tuesday’s presidential election and poses a big headache for the next leader.

By Joe Brock
Zambia: Court declares Lungu PF presidential candidate
Africa
/ 4 December 2014

Zambia: Court declares Lungu PF presidential candidate

A Zambian court has found Edgar Lungu is the duly elected presidential candidate for the ruling party, but it’s unlikely to end the internal dispute.

By Reuters
Zambia: Scott suspended as head of party over ‘unconstitutional conduct’
Africa
/ 21 November 2014

Zambia: Scott suspended as head of party over ‘unconstitutional conduct’

Zambia’s acting president and acting head of the ruling party Guy Scott has been deemed ineligible to stand in the next presidential elections.

By Chris Mfula and Reuters
Zambia tense as votes are counted
Africa
/ 23 September 2011

Zambia tense as votes are counted

Zambia’s main opposition appeared on course for a convincing victory Thursday, following an election marred by disorganisation and sporadic violence.

By Louise Redvers

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