Zambia election shaped by economy and critical minerals wealth
Zambia's election is being framed by voters' concerns over the economy, poverty and the country's mineral wealth. President Hakainde Hichilema is presenting the vote as a test of the economic recovery he says has taken place under his leadership. The contest is also drawing international attention because Zambia is rich in critical minerals, even as many citizens say they have yet to see the benefits.The report says the World Bank estimates that 70 percent of the population lives on less than three dollars a day. That figure underlines the scale of the economic challenge facing the country and helps explain... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Aug 2026 23:00 LONDON
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