September 17
Zambia: 'That's No Joke' - Hichilema Gears Up to Change Zambia's Constitution
Zambia's increasingly authoritarian president has spuriously warned that elections could be delayed for 8-9 years unless the constitution is amended. Read more »
September 11
Zambia: Zambia Faces 21-Hour Power Cuts As Lake Kariba Dries Up
Zambia and Zimbabwe are looking to diversify their energy mix as climate change linked droughts and heat make hydropower less reliable. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Zambia: Zambia Is On the Verge of Being a One-Party State
The ruling party's bid to either destroy or take control of the main opposition has taken a huge leap forwards in recent days. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Zambia: Why Is Zambia's President Warning Off Non-Existent Coup Plotters?
Though baffling to some, Hichilema's talk of a coup contains two clear messages to two different audiences. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Zambia: President's 'Desperate Plan' to Stay in Power? A Response
We assess the same evidence as Sishuwa Sishuwa and come to different conclusions. Read more »
June 01, 2023
Zambia: Zambia - the President's Five-Point Plan to Stay in Power At All Costs
Hichilema is desperate to retain power and already has a worrying plan three years ahead of time. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Zambia: Why President Hakainde Hichilema Is Adored Abroad But Not at Home
Since coming to power in 2021, Hichilema has enthusiastically courted the approval of the West, often at Zambia's expense. Read more »