As Zambia awaits the final outcome of a closely contested presidential election, the political climate has become increasingly tense following claims that security forces disrupted an alleged insurrection plot involving opposition-linked figures.

The allegations, arrests of senior politicians, concerns over electoral integrity, and counterclaims of political persecution have raised serious questions about democratic governance, the rule of law, and electoral transparency in Zambia.

Mpho Sithole spoke to Maurice Nyambe, Executive Director of Transparency International Zambia to help unpack the implications of these developments and what they mean for the country's democracy.