Zambia heads to the polls as president Hichilema seeks a second term. We examine what’s at stake for one of Africa’s leading copper producers and consider whether the country’s economic turnaround will secure him another term.

Zambia heads to the polls as president Hichilema seeks a second term. We examine what&rsquo;s at stake for one of Africa&rsquo;s leading copper producers and consider whether the country&rsquo;s economic turnaround will secure him another term.

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Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

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Zambia’s election puts Hakainde Hichilema to the test

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Zambia’s election puts Hakainde Hichilema to the test

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