Caritas Zambia has indicated that decreasing funding support is emerging as a major factor behind the subdued nature of the 2026 election campaigns, with opposition political parties reportedly struggling to mobilize resources for nationwide campaign activities. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times – ZBT, Caritas Zambia Executive Director, Fr. Gabriel Mapulanga said unlike previous election cycles, the current campaign environment reflects clear financial constraints affecting both political actors and civic organizations. According to a research conducted by the Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) in 2024, a parliamentary candidate required more than K3 million to run a competitive campaign in...
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