Election 2026 Economics
Hichilema’s Second Term Must Turn Economic Stability Into Shared Prosperity
A strong mandate gives President Hichilema room to move from stabilising Zambia's economy to making its recovery felt in household budgets.
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Election 2026 Economics
Hichilema Wins Zambia’s 2026 Election in a Landslide as ECZ Declares Outright Victory
The ECZ has declared Hakainde Hichilema winner of Zambia's 2026 presidential election, with over 2.9 million votes clearing the 50% threshold and avoiding a run-off.
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Zambia’s Election Count Signals a Strong Mandate…..But the Economic Test Comes After
With 161 of 226 constituencies declared, President Hakainde Hichilema holds a commanding lead over Brian Mundubile. If it holds, the size of the mandate raises a sharper question…
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Imanga Wamunyima Jr Wins Nalolo Parliamentary Seat by Narrow Margin
UPND's Imanga Wamunyima Jr has narrowly won the Nalolo parliamentary seat, polling 10,420 votes against Independent Mashekwa Namakando's 10,067.
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Zambia Holds Its Breath: What the Wait for a Presidential Declaration Means for Business
Zambia's businesses, and especially SMEs, are navigating a tense final stretch of the 2026 election. Here is what the uncertainty means and how to manage it.
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Zambia Arrests Suspected Militia Members in Kabulonga Raid, Presidential Candidate Mundubile Named at Scene
Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says a joint operation in Kabulonga recovered military weapons and led to several arrests, with presidential candidate Brian Mundubile named at the…
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HH Widens Gap to 225,971 Votes as ECZ Confirms 105 Constituencies
President Hakainde Hichilema has extended his lead over Brian Mundubile to 225,971 votes as the ECZ works through a disputed count from Zambia's August 13 general election.
Election 2026 Economics
The Stone the Builders Rejected: Iris Kaingu’s Long Road to Mwandi
Iris Kaingu was declared duly elected MP for Mwandi Constituency, defeating the ruling party's own candidate as an independent, capping over a decade under public scrutiny.