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04Aug/26

Bond Rallies and Blackouts in Zambia

August 4, 2026PoliticsBrian Mundubile, Edgar Lungu, Edgar Lungu.However, Fred M'membe, Given Katuta, Hakainde Hichilema, JOHANNESBURG, London, Lusaka, Makebi Zulu, Makozo Chikote, Miles Sampa, Nigeria, Presidency of Hakainde Hichilema, Presidents of Zambia, South Africa, United Party for National Development, UPND Alliance, Zambia, Zambian general electionadmin

Zambia’s 2026 Election: A High-Stakes Two-Horse Race Decided by Economic Squeeze and Drought

Tue , Aug 04 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — Zambia’s general election on August 13, 2026, represents a pivotal, alliance-driven contest that will test the country’s democratic resilience and economic direction. Although fourteen presidential candidates are officially cleared to run, the election is fundamentally a two-horse race between incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and opposition challenger Brian Mundubile. Hichilema enters the race backed by an expanded 15-party UPND Alliance, leveraging the power of incumbency. His challenger, Mundubile—a 55-year-old lawyer, accountant, and former government chief whip—is running under the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) banner after unifying a highly fractured opposition under the Tonse–Pamodzi Alliance. Continue reading →

25Jan/26

A Democratic Sea Change: Africa’s 2026 Election Calendar

January 25, 2026PoliticsBenin, Bobi Wine, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Hakainde Hichilema, Libya, Morocco, Presidents of Zambia, Somalia, Uganda, United Party for National Development, UPND Alliance, Yoweri Museveni, Zambiaadmin

Jan. 25, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The year 2026 represents a critical juncture for African democracy as numerous nations across the continent prepare for high-stakes elections. While countries like Zambia and Benin face tests of institutional integrity and leadership transitions, others such as Uganda and Ethiopia continue to struggle with political suppression and internal conflict. Long-standing leaders in the Republic of the Congo and Djibouti maintain their grip on power, whereas nations like Libya and South Sudan face deep uncertainty regarding their ability to hold votes at all. These upcoming polls occur against a backdrop of regional instability and varying levels of public trust in the electoral process. Ultimately, the collective results of these contests will determine if the continent is moving toward a systemic democratic shift or further entrenched authoritarianism. Through this comprehensive calendar, the source highlights the diverse political challenges and socioeconomic factors shaping the future of African governance. Continue reading →

08Jan/26

2026 Risk Report: Zambia’s Economic & Political Outlook

January 8, 2026EconomyAngola, Barrick Gold, Copperbelt, Deficit spending, Edgar Lungu, Electoral Roadmap, First Quantum Minerals, Fred, Given Lubinda, Government spending, Hakainde Hichilema, Kelvin Fube Bwalya, Lusaka, Lusaka Securities Exchange, Nevers Mumba, Patriotic Front, Polling Percentage, Presidents of Zambia, Shanty Town, Situmbeko Musokotwane, Tanzania, the bank of zambia, Tonse Alliance, United Party for National Development, UPND Alliance, Zambiaadmin

Jan. 8, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — In 2026, Zambia is positioned at a critical crossroads, transitioning from a period of climate-induced shocks (2024–2025) into a high-growth phase. The economy is projected to expand by 6.4%, a “rebound” driven primarily by a resurgence in the mining sector as copper production targets 1 million metric tons. This growth is supported by a more stable agricultural season and a strategic pivot toward renewable energy to mitigate future power deficits. Continue reading →