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>.
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