Zambia's Election: Recovery That Left Most Behind

Zambians vote August 13 on whether President Hichilema's reforms changed daily life. Inflation eased to 6.8 percent and debt restructuring — renegotiating repayment terms — steadied the economy. Yet roughly 60 percent remain below the national poverty line. Fourteen candidates are running; analysts expect Hichilema to win a second term despite the gap between recovery and reality.