Lusaka: Zambia resumed vote counting Friday after a nationwide suspension over alleged attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballot papers. The halt came a day after presidential and parliamentary elections, with opposition leader Brian Mundubile…
Transparency Now Key as Democratic Expectations Tested in Competitive but Uneven Playing Field
Lusaka: The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Zambia today presented its Preliminary Statement on the 13 August 2026 general elections. Critical stages of the electoral process, including the tabulation of results, are still ongo…
Ceremony Held in Zimbabwe to Pay Tribute to Capsized Ferry Victims
Harare: Mourners gather in memory of the 44 people killed in Tuesday’s ferry accident on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba. The tragic incident has left the local community in mourning, as families and friends come together to remember those who lost their lives…
Zambia Heads to Polls with President Hichilema Expected to Win Second Term
Lusaka: Zambia goes to the polls on Thursday in a general election widely expected to give President Hakainde Hichilema a second term, although frustration over the cost of living may dent his support. Hichilema has led the southern African copper pro…
Zambia Voters Weigh Hichilema’s Economic Record
Lusaka: Zambians went to the polls Thursday in an election focused on economic hardships in the copper-rich nation, where President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term.
According to France24.com, the election comes at a critical time for Zam…