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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was reelected for a second five-year term, securing 61.4% of the vote in Zambia without needing a run-off. The election victory follows allegations of stolen ballots and arrests of opposition figures. International observers noted that while the election was largely peaceful, the process took place in an environment limiting fundamental freedoms.

Zambians began casting ballots in a presidential election that will test President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms against widespread cost of living frustration. Beyond choosing leaders, voters selected members of Parliament and local government councilors. The election is closely watched because Zambia is a major copper producer seeking to increase metal output, drawing interest from China and the United States.

Zambians began casting votes in a presidential election that will test President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms versus widespread cost of living frustration. Voters will also choose members of Parliament and local government councilors, while the election is watched globally due to Zambia's status as a major copper producer. Opposition parties have accused the ruling government of using state institutions to target political rivals.

Zambians began casting votes in a presidential election where President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second term. The election is widely viewed as a referendum on his economic handling despite successful restructuring of foreign debt and reported growth. However, widespread public frustration persists regarding the cost of living, unemployment, and unstable utilities.

Zambia is holding an election to determine if President Hakainde Hichilema will secure a second five-year term. The nation plans to triple its copper output by 2031, which could place it among top global producers of the critical mineral. However, ordinary Zambians are concerned about high food and energy costs, and opposition groups allege that the government has suppressed dissent, including seizing equipment from the Tonse Alliance.

Catherine Kaunda, the eldest daughter of Zambia's founding president Kenneth Kaunda, died in Lusaka on Saturday.

Merck is taking steps to ensure access to a new H.I.V. prevention pill. Health workers at the University of Zambia in Lusaka are engaging students about H.I.V. prevention drugs.

Guy Scott, Zambia’s acting president who became Africa’s first white head of state in more than two decades, died at 82. He served as acting president for three months in 2014 following the death of Michael Sata and was Zambia’s first white vice president and acting president since independence in 1964.

Edgar Chagwa Lungu will be buried in South Africa after the country's Supreme Court of Appeal overturned a prior decision that would have allowed the Zambian Government to repatriate his remains for a state funeral in Lusaka.

Morgan Stanley anticipates Zambia increasing the price of its Eurobond to resolve a stalemate. The article references a market in Lusaka, Zambia, but focuses on financial developments.

A creditor group in Zambia is resisting a $1.36 billion bond buyback initiative. The situation involves traders at a market in Lusaka, Zambia.

Zambia's bonds increased in value following the initiation of a 2053 debt buyback tender. The event is linked to financial activity in Lusaka, Zambia.

Kabwe, a city in Zambia located 150 kilometers north of Lusaka, is among the world's most polluted places due to decades of lead and zinc mining. Blood tests on two children confirmed severe lead contamination in the area.

RightsCon 2026, the world's largest digital human rights conference, was cancelled in Zambia days before it was scheduled to begin, allegedly due to Chinese pressure on the Zambian government. Access Now, the organizing group, was told to moderate specific topics and exclude Taiwanese participants, conditions they deemed unacceptable and contrary to their mission. The cancellation highlights concerns about transnational repression and shrinking spaces for civil society activism in the Global South.

Zambia's government canceled the RightsCon 2026 summit, the world's largest human rights and technology conference, citing misalignment with 'national values.' The event was scheduled for May 5-8 in Lusaka but was blocked by officials from the Ministry of Information & Media.

Zambia plans to build a refinery that will depend on road and rail transport for oil delivery. The project highlights infrastructure development in Lusaka, Zambia's capital. The focus on transportation methods underscores logistical challenges for the refinery's operations.

Zambia's Cabinet has approved a revised 2026 budget to address rising fuel costs and stabilize the economy. Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda aims to restore confidence amid challenges like currency depreciation, high borrowing costs, and slowing growth. The budget revision follows a 2015 photo of fueling activity in Lusaka.