N Gandu Magande

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.

Staff Reporter

3 min read

LEVY MWANAWASA

7 SEP 2008

Zambia’s two-horse race

After Zambia’s President Levy Mwanawasa was buried in the capital Lusaka on Wednesday, the spotlight immediately shifted to succession campaigns.

Staff Reporter

3 min read

Zambians read a newspaper on the streets of Lusaka following the death of Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa.Photograph: AFP

BRIAN CHITUWO

22 AUG 2008

Death of a president

Zambia faces uncertainty after the death of Levy Mwanawasa earlier this week, writes Robert Chisanza.

Robert Chisanza

5 min read