THE Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has predicted that President Hakainde Hichilema is poised to win the 2026 general elections if he sorts out Zambia’s debt restructuring. According to the EIU five year forecast on Zambia which was released on April 4, the period under review would see increased political instability, owing to the process of debt restructuring, which entails the imposition of unpopular policy conditions by creditors and strict fiscal austerity measures. “Although Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema, does not face re-election until 2026, the forecast period will see increased political instability, owing to the process of debt restructuring, which entails the imposition of unpopular policy conditions by creditors and strict fiscal austerity measures. In the context of increased food insecurity,...