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.
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.
Iris Kaingu was declared duly elected MP for Mwandi Constituency, defeating the ruling party's own candidate as an independent, capping over a decade under public scrutiny.
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…
At 29, Imanga Wamunyima Jr became one of Zambia's youth MPs. Five years on, Nalolo's experience is a real test of what youth representation delivers ahead of 2026.
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…
Pan Africa Data modelling shows Zambia's macroeconomic recovery is real, but household income in Kitwe and Lusaka is catching up slowly, a gap that shaped the debate behind…
Vincent Mwale has won the Chipangali West parliamentary seat as an independent, polling 5,482 votes against NRPUP, UPND and Citizens First rivals, and says stalled CDF projects will…
The Electoral Commission lifted its nationwide freeze on counting hours after imposing it, but Mundubile and Hichilema remain in a standoff over who is ahead.
