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China is heavily invested in Zambia's copper sector, while the United States has shown new interest in the country as part of President Donald Trump's focus on critical minerals to ease China's ...
News Zambia » Southern » Politics: Zambia Retirees Face UPND Claim on 17 Oct
Zambia retirees face a UPND claim of opposition ties made on 17 October. The party offered no names or evidence, and the government has not adopted it.
News Zambia » Southern » Politics: Zambia's Hichilema seeks to turn debt recovery into economic expansion
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE PHOTO: Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema greets United Party for National Development (UPND) supporters during their ...
News Zambia » Southern » Politics: Concerns rise over 'sextortion' of female political candidates in Zambia
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Politicians and women's rights activists in Zambia warned Wednesday of a trend of female election candidates being asked for sexual favors by senior male party officials in ...
News Zambia » Southern » Politics: Zambia to vote as economic hardship tests government reforms
Lusaka, Zambia – Zambians vote on August 13 in general elections widely seen as a test of whether years of economic reform have translated into improvements in everyday life. About 8.79 million voters ...
News Zambia » Southern » Politics: Zambia Poll Chief Defends Split of 40 Seats
Zambia's Electoral Commission says it followed the law in moving unfilled proportional seats to the ruling party as the opposition weighs a court case.
News Zambia » Southern » Politics: As Zambia nears election season, some warn against the ‘sextortion’ of female candidates
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Politicians and women’s rights activists in Zambia warned Wednesday of a trend of female election candidates being asked for sexual favors by senior male party officials in ...
News Zambia » Southern » Politics: Zambia after the polls: A test for democracy
Zambia's democratic institutions are under scrutiny, as the opposition continues to dispute the election results and courts remain closed. Weeks after the election, Zambia’s election story might be ...
News Zambia » Southern » Politics: Zambia's 2026 election: Key issues to watch
Economic recovery, youth turnout, women's representation and judicial independence are among the issues shaping Zambia's vote on Thursday. Zambia's general election on Thursday will be fought on ...
News Zambia » Southern » Politics: Rising Political Frustration in Zambia
For more on youth protest dynamics and transition from postcolonial political status quo, see my upcoming book, The Age of Change: How Urban Youth Are Transforming African Politics. Zambia can’t seem ...