A regime of structural reforms, privatisation of state-owned enterprises and higher taxes are the price of the US$1.47bn loan for President #Hichilema was agreed in principle on 9 October. Confirming it requires an #IMF board vote.

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Allegations are mounting that the #UPND panicked during the 13 August count and stuffed ballots to secure a two‑thirds majority – a move analysts say had little effect but risks staining #Hichilema’s legitimacy. #Zambia

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#Zambia: Observers note #Hichilema was always expected to win – even without interference. The question now is whether the harsh measures around the polls were an aberration or the start of a more authoritarian era. #EEAS

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