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>.
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…
An evidence-based look at what a second Hichilema term would mean for Zambia's economy: the debt and inflation record, what investors are betting on, and what the numbers…
Government accuses cadres of staging election violence in three provinces and alleges Hot FM is running undisclosed NRPUP political adverts, PS Thabo Kawana told a joint briefing on…
A packed rally makes good television, but it says little about actual votes. Here's the economics behind Zambia's campaign crowds, and why so many attendees may not be…
IG Graphel Musamba has ordered arrests over political violence and launched a review of the Mongu police operation as Zambia heads to the polls on August 13.
A data-led comparison of President Hakainde Hichilema's record and challenger Brian Mundubile's Tonse Alliance platform, seven days before Zambia's 13 August election.
