Zambia: UPND rejects analyst’s claims, confident of strong August election win

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: UPND rejects analyst’s claims, confident of strong August election win

The UPND party expressed confidence in a landslide victory in the upcoming August elections, rejecting claims from an analyst predicting a loss. Party media director Mark Simuuwe stated that previous election results and popular support demonstrate the strength of the UPND. The party is actively preparing for the upcoming elections.

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