Economic concerns in focus as Zambia heads to the polls

Zambians will vote on August 13 in an election focused on economic recovery, with President Hakainde Hichilema as the frontrunner against opposition candidate Brian Mundubile. Key issues include rising food costs, emergency power imports, and parliamentary reforms that could affect Zambia’s debt default recovery. Hichilema’s party emphasizes macroeconomic stability, while Mundubile’s coalition highlights grassroots economic hardship.