Might the 2021 Zambian elections usher in another period of economic growth?
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Whoever wins the elections will face two key challenges: reviving the country’s democratic credentials and stimulating the economy.
Hakainde Hichilema (C), leader of the Zambia opposition party United Party for National Development.
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Frustration is growing among opposition supporters who believe the last election was stolen.
Former Zambian president Kenneth Kaunda at the inauguration of former South African president Thabo Mbeki in 2004.
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Kaunda will be remembered as a giant of 20th century African nationalism – a leader who gave refuge to revolutionary movements, a relatively benign autocrat and an international diplomat.
Image of a polling station sign in Kasama, Northern Province, in 2015.
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Distrust of the electoral commission runs deep in the opposition, which may well lead to increased tensions ahead of and following the polls.