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>.
Stan Kristafor, a former MMD National Chairman and Minister of Information, says the UPND has shown it can govern and is challenging opposition leaders Brian Mundubile and Makebi…
The EU Election Observation Mission has deployed 32 short-term observers, bringing its election-day presence in Zambia to about 100 people.
Chikankata MP Jacqueline Sabao has based her re-election appeal on farming, youth opportunities, community participation and continued development under the UPND.
President Hakainde Hichilema has promised expanded social protection, agricultural support and public facilities for Milenge as he urged voters to back the UPND.
A viral graphic claims Mundubile leads Hichilema 57% to 41%. Its own numbers contradict each other. Here is how to spot the fabrication, and what Zambia's real economic…
Mundubile's BBC interview drew international attention to Zambia's opposition, but left key economic questions on debt, jobs and living costs largely unanswered.
UPND's Elvis Nkandu says the opposition exists but has only adopted UPND policies, and blames high prices on business pricing behaviour.
With six days to go before Zambians vote, the bond market has already placed its bet. Here is what the IMF timeline, the widening fiscal deficit and the…
