Zambia's Democratic Credibility Takes Another Hit The recent presidential election in Zambia was meant to be a relatively smooth affair for incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema.
However, his victory has come at a steep cost for democratic norms, as evidenced by the arrest of opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu.
Mundubile's decision to challenge the election results in court was seen as a legitimate move given allegations of election irregularities and manipulation.