As President Hakainde Hichilema lays his groundwork for Zambia’s 2026 election, a disputed outcome appears almost inevitable
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
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
The president needs to take a strong line on graft if he is genuine about ending the scandals in which he is allegedly complicit
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