
Election Day Enterprise: Can Young Zambians Earn From One-Day Demand?
Election Day may create demand for food, water and hot drinks, but young traders must manage uncertain turnout, location rules, food safety and the risk of unsold stock.
Analysis and reporting on Zambia’s business environment, markets, policy and economic outlook.

Election Day may create demand for food, water and hot drinks, but young traders must manage uncertain turnout, location rules, food safety and the risk of unsold stock.

ECZ has briefed political parties, candidates and international observers on preparations and key procedures ahead of Zambia’s 13 August election.

A joint 93-member AU-COMESA mission will observe Zambia’s 13 August election across all 10 provinces and issue preliminary findings on 15 August.

Zambia’s Emoluments Commission sits at the intersection of pay equity, public-sector productivity and fiscal stability. Its effectiveness could influence how government converts its wage bill into services for…

Zambia’s Treasury released K21.1 billion in July for wages, social support, food security, debt obligations and capital projects, taking 2026 releases to K152.05 billion.

DPP president Antonio Mwanza says Zambia’s electoral law focuses on whether a voter’s choice is clear, although voters should still follow ECZ’s official ballot instructions.

Kelvin Chisanga argues that Zambia's 2026 election will shape fiscal policy, investment, jobs and whether macroeconomic gains reach ordinary households.

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…