Election 2026 Economics
Zambia Votes: Steady Queues and Orderly Voting Reported at Lusaka Golf Club
Voting at the Lusaka Golf Club polling station is calm and orderly on election day, echoing the earlier report from Kabulonga Secondary School.
Election 2026 Economics
The economics of Zambia’s 2026 general election: manifesto costing, fiscal space, policy certainty and what businesses should plan for. See the full series on The Economics of Zambia's 2026 Election.
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Election 2026 Economics
Zambia’s Post-Election Rally Is Economically Sound
Zambia could be entering a strong post-election confidence rally, but converting political certainty into investment, jobs and inclusive growth will depend on what happens after the count.
Election 2026 Economics
Zambians Vote in 2026 General Election
Zambians began voting on Thursday in the 2026 General Election, with polling stations scheduled to remain open from 06:00 to 18:00. The Electoral Commission of Zambia says 8,786,300…
Election 2026 Economics
Zambia Votes: Orderly Turnout Reported at Kabulonga as Polls Enter Election Day
Voting is under way across Zambia, with Kabulonga Secondary School in Lusaka reporting a sizeable, orderly turnout on the morning of election day.
Election 2026 Economics
Hichilema Warns of Arrests Over Alleged Election Disruption Plot, Cites Reports of Military Training Abroad
President Hichilema says he has information on opposition figures sent abroad for military training, and warns of arrests ahead of Thursday's election.
Leadership & Governance
Mundubile Says National Reconciliation Will Be NRPUP’s First 100-Day Priority
Opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has laid out his administration’s opening priorities on the eve of Zambia’s election, pointing to national reconciliation, cost of living relief and constitutional…
Leadership & Governance
Civil Society Deploys Over 600 Election Monitors Nationwide Ahead of Thursday’s Polls
The ZIKO LATHU Consortium says its monitors and polling agents will serve as impartial, independent and well informed stakeholders at polling stations, constituencies and results centres across the…
Leadership & Governance
Hapunda Makes Final Election Eve Appeal to Chongwe West Voters
Brian Hapunda's closing message to Chongwe West voters centred on CDF transparency, farmer land security and issue-based leadership, ahead of Thursday's general election.