What's at stake in Zambia's elections? | Inside Story

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Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema boasts about the economic recovery achieved under his leadership. Now, he is seeking a second term in office. 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. The World Bank says 70% of the population survives on less than $3 a day. So, how will the outcome of these elections shape Zambia's politics? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Oliver Saasa -- Chancellor at Mulungushi University Sishuwa Sishuwa -- Senior Lecturer in History at Stellenbosch University Christopher Vandome -- Senior Research Fellow at Chatham House's Africa Programme Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App

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