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   <title>Zambia&apos;s Shaolin temple offers a softer face of China</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/d5884e360-1.jpg"  /></p>Zambia's Shaolin temple offers a softer face of China<br>'It gives hope for their lives': Africa's first Shaolin temple in Zambia's capital Lusaka trains students in Shaolin Kung Fu.<br>#AfThisIsCulture]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:16:56 +0200</pubDate>
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   <title>Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/8a8d508da-1.jpg"  /></p>Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges<br>The Zambian opposition leader who was runner-up in this month's disputed presidential election was taken into custody Thursday over treason allegations, police said.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:29:35 +0200</pubDate>
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   <media:title>Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges</media:title>
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   <title>Tanzania: Tundu Lissu denounces &apos;political case&apos; as treason trial starts</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/7cfc73c76-1.jpg"  /></p>Tanzania: Tundu Lissu denounces 'political case' as treason trial starts<br>Lissu, head of the opposition Chadema party, was detained in April 2025 and charged with treason, which carries a potential death penalty, for allegedly inciting the public to boycott last year's elections<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:03:49 +0200</pubDate>
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   <media:title>Tanzania: Tundu Lissu denounces &amp;apos;political case&amp;apos; as treason trial starts</media:title>
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   <title>Former Zambian minister killed in post-election security raid</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/e35fc7436-1.jpg"  /></p>Former Zambian minister killed in post-election security raid<br>A former Zambian cabinet minister was shot dead during a security operation at the home of opposition leader Brian Mundubile, police said Wednesday, days after President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term amid opposition claims of irregularities and intimidation.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:31:27 +0200</pubDate>
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   <media:title>Former Zambian minister killed in post-election security raid</media:title>
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   <title>Zambian opposition leader to challenge presidential poll results in court</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/bbbefbf00-1.jpg"  /></p>Zambian opposition leader to challenge presidential poll results in court<br>Brian Mundubile alleges his campaign documented 'serious irregularities' and inconsistences in the conduct, counting, transmission, and declaration of results.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:31:26 +0200</pubDate>
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   <title>Hichilema takes early lead as Zambia election count passes halfway</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/7bf09bebc-1.jpg"  /></p>Hichilema takes early lead as Zambia election count passes halfway<br>President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia’s presidential election, securing nearly 59 percent of votes counted in 135 of 226 constituencies. The result puts him on course for a second-term victory, though the final tally is still underway.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:09:11 +0200</pubDate>
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   <media:title>Hichilema takes early lead as Zambia election count passes halfway</media:title>
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   <title>Observers say Zambia&apos;s vote marred by intimidation, counting pause</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/5ee214ccc-1.jpg"  /></p>Observers say Zambia's vote marred by intimidation, counting pause<br>International observers of Zambia's elections said Saturday the poll was marred by claims of intimidation, abductions and an hours-long pause in the vote count.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:31:35 +0200</pubDate>
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   <media:title>Observers say Zambia&amp;apos;s vote marred by intimidation, counting pause</media:title>
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   <title>Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/94ae741c7-1.jpg"  /></p>Zambia resumes counting after violence disrupts election process<br>Zambia has resumed vote counting after a nationwide suspension over election-related violence, with the Electoral Commission saying security threats have been contained. The first presidential results are expected at 10:00 p.m. local time, or 2000 GMT.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:31:35 +0200</pubDate>
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   <title>Observers raise concerns over Zambia election</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/614451a2a-1.jpg"  /></p>International and regional election observers have raised concerns over Zambia’s general election, citing alleged malpractice, violence and an interruption in vote-counting.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:28:06 +0200</pubDate>
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   <title>Vote counting underway in Zambia after presidential election</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/5a1df18c6-1.jpg"  /></p>Vote counting underway in Zambia after presidential election<br>Vote counting is underway after Zambians cast ballots Thursday in a presidential election testing incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record against widespread frustration over the cost of living. About 8 million voters were registered, with results expected Monday.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:31:49 +0200</pubDate>
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   <media:title>Vote counting underway in Zambia after presidential election</media:title>
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   <title>Zambians vote as Hichilema’s economic record faces crucial test</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/4288fe0a8-1.jpg"  /></p>Zambians vote as Hichilema’s economic record faces crucial test<br>Zambians began voting Thursday in a presidential election testing President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record amid widespread frustration over the cost of living. Millions are also choosing lawmakers and local councillors in a one-day vote expected to produce results on Monday.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:31:48 +0200</pubDate>
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   <media:title>Zambians vote as Hichilema’s economic record faces crucial test</media:title>
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   <title>Zambia election: Private sector chief on voters’ economic concerns</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6a80376f0-1.jpg"  /></p>As vote counting continues in Zambia, CGTN spoke to Yusuf Dodia, Chairman of the Zambia Private Sector Association, for insight into the mood on the ground and the economic issues shaping voters’ choices.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:28:59 +0200</pubDate>
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   <media:description>&amp;lt;![CDATA[&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&quot;https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6a80376f0-1.jpg&quot;  /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;As vote counting continues in Zambia, CGTN spoke to Yusuf Dodia, Chairman of the Zambia Private Sector Association, for insight into the mood on the ground and the economic issues shaping voters’ choices.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;]]&amp;gt;</media:description>
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   <title>Zambia election puts cost of living and political access in focus</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/5dafed421-1.jpg"  /></p>As Zambia awaits election results, the high cost of living is a key concern, while economic pressures are also raising questions about the role of wealthy backers and whether women and young people have equal access to politics.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:28:59 +0200</pubDate>
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   <title>Zambia counts votes in election seen as referendum on Hichilema</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/8b0a20ef0-1.jpg"  /></p>Votes are being counted in Zambia's presidential and parliamentary elections, widely seen as a test for President Hakainde Hichilema's economic policies, following a campaign dominated by concern over rising living costs. Hichilema took office in 2021 and steered Zambia through a debt restructuring and recovery, but many voters remain concerned about the high cost of living, unemployment and an unstable electricity supply. His main challenger, Brian Mundubile, a first-time presidential candidate backed by a coalition of opposition parties, hopes to capitalise on that frustration. A candidate needs more than 50 percent of the vote to win outright, otherwise the two leading contenders will face a run-off within 37 days. Officials are calling on voters to remain calm as they await the outcome, with final results expected on Monday. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa reports.<br>Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe<br />
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   <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:27:23 +0200</pubDate>
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   <media:description>&amp;lt;![CDATA[&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;img src=&quot;https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/8b0a20ef0-1.jpg&quot;  /&amp;gt;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;Votes are being counted in Zambia&apos;s presidential and parliamentary elections, widely seen as a test for President Hakainde Hichilema&apos;s economic policies, following a campaign dominated by concern over rising living costs. Hichilema took office in 2021 and steered Zambia through a debt restructuring and recovery, but many voters remain concerned about the high cost of living, unemployment and an unstable electricity supply. His main challenger, Brian Mundubile, a first-time presidential candidate backed by a coalition of opposition parties, hopes to capitalise on that frustration. A candidate needs more than 50 percent of the vote to win outright, otherwise the two leading contenders will face a run-off within 37 days. Officials are calling on voters to remain calm as they await the outcome, with final results expected on Monday. Al Jazeera&apos;s Haru Mutasa reports.&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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   <title>What&apos;s at stake in Zambia&apos;s elections?</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/edf9dced9-1.jpg"  /></p>Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema boasts about the economic recovery achieved under his leadership. Now, he is seeking a second term in office. <br />
The vote is drawing international attention because the southern African nation is rich in critical minerals. But most Zambians don't reap the benefits of that wealth.<br />
The World Bank says 70% of the population survives on less than $3 a day.<br />
So, how will the outcome of these elections shape Zambia's politics?<br>Presenter: James Bays<br>Guests: Oliver Saasa -- Chancellor at Mulungushi University<br>Sishuwa Sishuwa -- Senior Lecturer in History at Stellenbosch University<br>Christopher Vandome -- Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House's Africa Programme<br>Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe<br />
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   <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:27:23 +0200</pubDate>
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The vote is drawing international attention because the southern African nation is rich in critical minerals. But most Zambians don&apos;t reap the benefits of that wealth.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
The World Bank says 70% of the population survives on less than $3 a day.&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;
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   <title>Zambian president Hichilema votes as he seeks second term</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/38d460a50-1.jpg"  /></p>Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital Lusaka, as he bids for a second term. The vote will test whether economic reforms by his government are enough to overcome concerns over the rising cost of living.<br />
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   <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:27:23 +0200</pubDate>
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   <title>Vote counting underway in Zambia after presidential election</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/79c033746-1.jpg"  /></p>Vote counting underway in Zambia after presidential election<br>Vote counting is underway after Zambians cast ballots Thursday in a presidential election testing incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record against widespread frustration over the cost of living. About 8 million voters were registered, with results expected Monday.<br>]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 06:15:04 +0200</pubDate>
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   <title>Zambia: Economic test looms for next administration [Business Africa]</title>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/6e04ed63c-1.jpg"  /></p>Zambia: Economic test looms for next administration [Business Africa]<br>Zambia has managed to stabilize its economy after becoming the first sovereign to default on its debt obligations during the Covid-19 pandemic. In order to unlock growth amid risks, tough policy choices await the next administration<br>#AfBusinessAfrica]]></description>
   <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:07:21 +0200</pubDate>
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   <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.headlinesafrica.com/uploads/thumbs/9e0adbc1b-1.jpg"  /></p>Zambia's election puts debt recovery and economic growth in focus<br>Analysts say Zambia's growth prospects will depend on securing a new IMF agreement, resolving outstanding creditor issues, improving efficiency in the copper sector and maintaining fiscal discipline.<br>]]></description>
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