As President Hakainde Hichilema lays his groundwork for Zambia’s 2026 election, a disputed outcome appears almost inevitable

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

Hichilema is steadily eroding the country’s democracy by weakening critical institutions — the judiciary, police, parliament, electoral commission and civil service — to ensure…

Zambia will hold presidential elections in three weeks’ time amidst an ongoing economic crisis and rising political tensions. These are the five most important things to look out…

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

The president is trying to amend the Constitution and create a new voters’ roll in a bid to stay in power