What’s at stake in Zambia’s elections?

Inside StoryThe economy dominates voter concerns in southern Africa country.Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema boasts about the economic recovery achieved under his leadership.Now, he is seeking a second term in office.Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2Africa can finally mine, beneficiate and industrialise on its own termslist 2 of 2Zambia to vote as economic hardship tests government reformsend of listThe vote is attracting international attention because the southern African nation is rich in critical minerals – but most Zambians do not reap the benefits of that wealth.The World Bank says 70 percent of the population survives on less than three dollars a day.So, how will the outcome of the general election shape Zambia’s politics?Presenter: James BaysGuests:Oliver Saasa – Chancellor at Mulungushi UniversitySishuwa Sishuwa – Senior lecturer in history at Stellenbosch UniversityChristopher Vandome – Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House’s Africa Programme