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.
Election 2026 Economics
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.
Election 2026 Economics
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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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
Youths in Politics: Imanga Wamunyima Jr and Nalolo’s Test of a Generational Promise
At 29, Imanga Wamunyima Jr became Zambia's youngest MP and PNUP's only voice in Parliament. As Nalolo awaits its 2026 result, his five years of youth advocacy and…
Election 2026 Economics
Sunday Chanda Concedes Kanchibiya Seat, Defends His Bill 7 Vote in Farewell Statement
Outgoing Kanchibiya MP Sunday Chanda concedes the 2026 election, defends his vote for Bill 7 despite it splitting his own constituency, and pledges to keep championing pension reform…