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Banda accused of fraud

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

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.

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.

Who wants to be president?

Even before the president, who died on August 19 in Paris, is buried and his mourning period is over, the search for his successor has started.

Zambia returns fire in Zimbabwe’s war of words

The Zambian government has broken its silence about attacks on it by the official Zimbabwean media.

Floods derail growth

As Southern Africa braces for cyclones and more heavy rains, economic analysts warn that the floods already engulfing the region are likely to impact badly on inflation and other…

Shoprite in a Zambian limbo

The pending take-over of Zambian branches of South African supermarket chain store Shoprite by Brait Private Equity may take longer than planned following the start of court…

Mining companies must pay

Zambia’s mining companies, which have, until now, been treated to several tax rebates, may no longer have it so easy after the government’s upcoming review of agreements and…