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President elect Hakainde Hichilema gives a press briefing at his residence in Lusaka, on August 16, 2021. – Zambian business tycoon and veteran opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema scored a landslide victory on August 16, 2021 in bitterly-contested presidential elections. (Photo by Patrick Meinhardt / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT/AFP via Getty Images)

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…

Business tycoon and opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema was on Monday declared winner of the hotly contested presidential election in debt-burdened Zambia. (Photo by SALIM DAWOOD/AFP via Getty Images)

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

Support: An assistant to Danny Yenga (second right), a candidate for the ruling Patriotic Front, hands out a cloth with a picture of President Edgar Lungu during a campaign parade in Lusaka. (Marco Longari/AFP)

Poverty underscores Zambia poll

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

Hakainde Hichilema (C), leader of the Zambia opposition party United Party for National Development. (EPA-EFE/NIC BOTHMA)

Zambians go to elections amid turmoil. What’s at stake

What is worrisome is that even if Zambians desire political change, research indicates that fear of facing electoral violence lowers support for democracy

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Zambia should commit to tackling toxic lead mine’s legacy

Residents of Kabwe have been poisoned for decades and now UN experts have called for an urgent clean-up

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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.

A Zambian high court has found in favour of Edgar Lungu as the duly elected presidential candidate for the ruling Patriotic Front.

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.

Sata challenges Zambia’s election results

Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata on Friday launched a court challenge to demand a recount of the vote in the presidential election.

Zambia electoral authority rejects recount demand

Zambia’s electoral authority on Wednesday rejected demands by the opposition for a recount of last week’s disputed presidential election.

Lost opportunity for Zambian democracy

Recent elections to replace deceased Zambian president Levy Mwanawasa provided an interesting case of the workings of democracy.

Zambia opposition leader refuses to concede defeat

Zambian opposition leader Michael Sata on Tuesday refused to concede defeat in last week’s presidential election.

Zambia opposition to contest Banda election

Rupiah Banda, a pro-business centrist, was sworn in as Zambia’s president on Sunday after a narrow election win.

Acting Zambia president wins election

Acting President Rupiah Banda on Sunday scored a narrow victory in Zambia’s presidential race over fiery rival Michael Sata.

Zambia’s acting president poised for election victory

Acting leader Rupiah Banda is likely to be declared the winner of Zambia’s presidential election on Sunday.

SADC declares Zambia’s election free and fair

SADC on Saturday declared that Zambia’s presidential election was free and fair, despite claims of vote-rigging by the opposition.

Sata keeps lead in Zambia election

Opposition leader Michael Sata was still leading on Saturday in Zambia’s polls, but acting President Rupiah Banda appeared to be narrowing the gap.

Banda accused of fraud

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

Zambians vote for president in tense poll

Zambians went to the polls on Thursday to elect a new president, with police and soldiers on alert for fear of violence.

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.