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In a bid to secure another term, Zambia’s Hakainde Hichilema is controlling the judiciary, tampering with legislation and limiting activities by the opposition ahead of next year’s elections. Photo: Supplied

Zambia’s 2026 election: How Hichilema is tilting the playing field against opponents

As President Hakainde Hichilema lays his groundwork for Zambia’s 2026 election, a disputed outcome appears almost inevitable

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Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema.

Unpacking the dangers of the proposed amendments to Zambia’s constitution, Part II

President Hichilema is keen to win the support of MPs through inducement because their votes will determine the fate of his proposed changes to the constitution

6 min read
As Namibians head to the polls, the stakes are higher than ever.

Namibia elections: Can Swapo weather the storm?

There is a shift in the region away from the traditional dominance of liberation parties such as the ANC in South Africa and Frelimo in Mozambique

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
It is evident that ‘HH’ is either implicated in corruption or outright complicit because he has done almost nothing about the allegations of graft made against his cabinet ministers, some of his staff at state house and even his private associates. (Photo by Bocsi/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Hakainde Hichilema’s facade of fighting corruption in Zambia is slipping

The president needs to take a strong line on graft if he is genuine about ending the scandals in which he is allegedly complicit

  • Des Erasmus
9 min read
In recent weeks the xenophobic discourse from the ANC has worsened and there has been an uptick in reports of xenophobic violence. (Paul Botes)

Increasing xenophobia highlights the need for political change

Political parties use migrants as scapegoats for all that is wrong in South Africa. Civil society organisations need to build a united front against hatred of all forms

  • Eyaaz
6 min read