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Zambia’s 2026 election: How Hichilema is tilting the playing field against opponents
As President Hakainde Hichilema lays his groundwork for Zambia’s 2026 election, a disputed outcome appears almost inevitable
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
How President Hakainde Hichilema is using lawfare to subvert democracy in Zambia
Hichilema is steadily eroding the country’s democracy by weakening critical institutions — the judiciary, police, parliament, electoral commission and civil service — to ensure…
Five things to watch in the Zambian elections
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…
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
This is how Lungu is planning to rig Zambia’s 2021 general election
The president is trying to amend the Constitution and create a new voters’ roll in a bid to stay in power