Lewis Mwanangombe

Chipolopolo’s win over Côte d’Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations final has been an emotional tribute to Zambia’s ill-fated 1993 national team.

Michael Sata’s fourth and successful attempt ends 20 years in power for Zambia’s Movement for Multiparty Democracy.

Scattered violence in impoverished areas of Zambia’s capital marred the country’s general elections, which ended at 6pm on Tuesday.

Ten candidates are on Zambia’s presidential ballot, but only Rupiah Banda and Michael Sata are considered contenders.

Frederick Chiluba, Zambia’s first democratically elected president who became increasingly autocratic during his decade in office, died on Saturday.