Zambia’s Aug. 13, 2026 Election to Bring SADC Observers as Hichilema Seeks Second Term
Zambia will hold presidential, parliamentary and local elections on Aug. 13, 2026, with SADC observers monitoring voting, counting and other electoral procedures.
Brian Mundubile
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Zambia heads toward Aug. 13 election as Hichilema’s economic record faces test
Zambia’s presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for Aug. 13, with President Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term amid cost-of-living concerns.
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Zambia’s August 2026 election puts Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record to the test
Zambia is heading toward an August 2026 presidential election as copper gains, debt restructuring and an IMF growth forecast collide with persistent cost-of-living concerns.