ELECTION WATCH | An Outside Insider’s View of Zambia’s 2026 Election

What does someone who has observed African elections for decades make of Zambia’s 2026 election?

Professor Stephen Chan, OBE, is no stranger to Zambia. He lived and worked in the country in the 1980s, later became an Honorary Professor at the University of Zambia and, in 2022, received Zambia’s Presidential Insignia for Meritorious Achievement.

Now he is back in Zambia to observe the 2026 general election.

MakanDay Editor Charles Mafa sat down with Professor Chan for a wide-ranging conversation about what he has seen on the ground as Zambians prepare to vote.

So, what does this “outside insider” make of Zambia’s democracy in 2026?

Watch the full MakanDay interview

Interview: Charles Mafa, Editor, MakanDay Centre for Investigative Journalism
Guest: Professor Stephen Chan, OBE