Zambia

Worst-hit Africa seeks $100 bn annually from biggest polluters

On the third day of COP27, developed countries have been called upon once again to rise to the occasion and fulfil their pledge of financing $100 billion a year to the developing world to combat the climate crisis.

Collecting sights: Family on world tour before children lose vision

This Canadian family of six are in an urgency to collect visual memories of the world as three of their four kids are gradually losing their vision due to a rare genetic disease.

Are Western banks blocking debt relief for poor countries?

Private Western creditors come under pressure to take a haircut as China and the Paris Club agree to sort out Zambia’s external debt crisis.

Can Zambia offer a roadmap for other debt-ridden countries?

The small African country is pushing its creditors to waive off some of the loan repayments, creating a path other low-income nations can benefit from.

Zambia's opposition leader Hichilema wins presidential vote at sixth bid

Hakainde Hichilema, the 59-year old businessman contesting the presidency for the sixth time, has more than 2.3 million votes to President Edgar Lungu’s 1.4 million votes, according to results announced Sunday by the Electoral Commission of Zambia.

Zambian opposition leader ahead in presidential race – early results

Results from 15 of the country's 156 constituencies gave opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema 171,604 votes versus the 110,178 garnered by President Edgar Lungu, who is running for a second five-year term.

Vote count under way in Zambia after tight presidential election

Partial and regional tallies start to trickle in on Friday, with final consolidated results expected by Sunday, although President Edgar Lungu's party hints it is heading for victory.

Zambians vote in tight presidential election race

Zambia is voting in a showdown between President Edgar Lungu and opposition rival Hakainde Hichilema after a campaign dominated by economic woes and the coronavirus pandemic.

Zambia president sends in army to quell pre-election violence

In order to curb the political violence of the past two days, President Edgar Lungu said he had authorised the military, including the army and air force, to help the police.

Zambia's founding president, Kenneth Kaunda, dies aged 97

Authorities have declared 21 days of mourning for the liberation hero Kenneth Kaunda who ruled from 1964, after the southern African nation won its independence from Britain, until 1991.

Zambia passes sweeping cyber laws ahead of elections

Opposition leaders are wary about the new laws, arguing they will lead to internet shutdowns and invasion of privacy of internet users.

The suffering of Zambians means profits for private creditors

The poor African nation has struggled to convince wealthy banks and investment funds to postpone debt repayments.