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Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema.
BILL 7

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

  • Sishuwa Sishuwa
6 min read
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema faces elections next year. Photo: Supplied
AUNG SAN SUU KYI

Zambia: Understanding Hakainde Hichilema’s transition from reformist to  despot

Faced with public discontent, fear of losing power has driven Zambia’s president to change the constitution and enact repressive laws ahead of next year’s election

  • Sishuwa Sishuwa
17 min read
In a bid to secure another term, Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema is controlling the judiciary, tampering with legislation and limiting activities by the opposition ahead of next year’s elections. Photo: Supplied
ANTI CORRUPTION COMMISSION

Hakainde Hichilema’s facade of fighting corruption in Zambia is slipping

The president needs to take a strong line on graft if he is genuine about ending the scandals in which he is allegedly complicit

  • Aaron Ng’ambi
9 min read