The economics of Zambia’s 2026 general election: manifesto costing, fiscal space, policy certainty and what businesses should plan for. Start with the series hub: <a href="https://zambianeconomist.com/economics-of-zambias-2026-election/">The Economics of Zambia’s 2026 Election</a>.
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.
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…
President Hichilema says he has information on opposition figures sent abroad for military training, and warns of arrests ahead of Thursday's election.
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…
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…
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.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia opened its National Election Results Centre at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre on Wednesday, formally activating the venue that will serve as the…
President Hakainde Hichilema's special ZNBC interview is scheduled for 10:00 hours today, with the broadcast carried on television and radio nationwide.
