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President Hakainde Hichilema cast his ballot in Lusaka on Thursday as millions of Zambians voted in a general election that will decide whether his economic turnaround earns a…
Update from the Library Development Foundation (LDF) At the polling stations visited so far in Lusaka, the situation remains calm and peaceful, with turnout moderate in most areas…
Tasila Lungu Mwansa, daughter of late President Edgar Lungu, appeared in public for the first time in over a year, voting at Kabulonga Boys where she was pictured…
President Hichilema voted at Kabulonga Boys Secondary School alongside his sons Chikonka and Habwela, as Zambia held a general election with results due by 17 August.
By Zambian Economist Analyst One of Lusaka’s busiest arteries stood empty on Thursday morning as Zambians queued at polling stations across the country instead of commuting to work.…
Voting at the Lusaka Golf Club polling station is calm and orderly on election day, echoing the earlier report from Kabulonga Secondary School.
Zambia could be entering a strong post-election confidence rally, but converting political certainty into investment, jobs and inclusive growth will depend on what happens after the count.
