Election 2026 Economics
Why Zambia Cannot Afford Militias: The Economics of Hichilema’s Warning
Ballots price policies; guns price risk. Why the President's warning against militia politics is also an investment argument.
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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Election 2026 Economics
Four Opposition Presidential Candidates Concede and Congratulate Hichilema
Four opposition presidential candidates have conceded defeat and congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema, with OPP's Brian Mushimba saying Zambians have spoken.
Election 2026 Economics
ZNBC Defends Its Election Coverage Standards After Public Criticism
ZNBC Acting Head of Corporate Affairs Peter Nyongani says commentary questioning the corporation's election coverage seeks to undermine public confidence in the corporation.
Election 2026 Economics
How Zambia’s Mixed-Member Proportional Representation System Works
Zambia now combines constituency-based first-past-the-post elections with proportional representation seats for women, youths and persons with disabilities. Here is how the system works.
Economic Diplomacy
Hichilema’s Second Term: What It Means for Zambia’s Economy, Markets and Diplomacy
By The Zambian Economist Analyst Key takeaways President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second term with roughly 61% of the vote, giving investors the policy continuity they had…
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
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…
Election 2026 Economics
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.