What’s at Stake in Zambia’s Elections? The upcoming elections in Zambia have drawn international attention due to the stark contrast between the country's economic potential and its poverty stricken reality.
With President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term, his administration is being tested on its ability to deliver on campaign promises of economic recovery.
Seventy percent of Zambia's population lives on less than $3 per day, according to the World Bank, highlighting past governance failures.