Political Analysis – As the date for the official presidential dissolution of parliament led by the United Party for National Development -(UPND) incumbent and Zambia republican President – Hakainde Hichilema draws near, the political high stakes chess game is being set into high gear. Political intelligence sources are indicating that negotiations are well in advanced stages for an opposition grand coalition. In a low individual income economy like Zambia were raising a $5,000 (K100,000) by most individuals and even experienced politicians is a challenge, the paying by 25 opposition candidates to stand should have ideally sent alarm bells to the...
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