Election 2026 Economics
Teachers’ Union ZUPED Congratulates Hichilema and Nalumango on Re-Election Win
ZUPED has congratulated President Hichilema and VP Nalumango on their re-election, as ECZ confirms a 61.5% to 38.5% win over Brian Mundubile.
Election 2026 Economics
The economics of Zambia’s 2026 general election: manifesto costing, fiscal space, policy certainty and what businesses should plan for. See the full series on The Economics of Zambia's 2026 Election.
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Emoluments Commission Congratulates President-Elect
By The Zambian Economist Analyst Key takeaways The Emoluments Commission was among the first public institutions to formally congratulate Hakainde Hichilema after ECZ declared him president-elect on 18…
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Zambia Arrests Suspected Militia Members in Kabulonga Raid, Presidential Candidate Mundubile Named at Scene
Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa says a joint operation in Kabulonga recovered military weapons and led to several arrests, with presidential candidate Brian Mundubile named at the…