Zambia faces hard truths as copper production declines and ambitious economic targets appear increasingly unrealistic, while agriculture shows more promising growth. With forged academic certificates uncovered among election candidates and a rise in social media hate speech, the integrity of August’s elections and national discourse are under strain, testing both democratic institutions and social cohesion.
May 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM UTC
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