Mundubile seeks new party route as Hichilema eyes second term

Mundubile seeks new party route as Hichilema eyes second term

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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is positioning himself for a second term under his party slogan, “There is more to be done”, as the country’s political landscape continues to shift ahead of the next election cycle.

Hichilema, who spent 15 years attempting to win the presidency, was elected in 2021 with just over 59% of the vote. He defeated the Patriotic Front (PF) and the then-president Edgar Lungu, who received almost 39%, according to the figures cited in the source material.

In a separate development, Brian Mundubile, the Member of the National Assembly for Mporokoso, has moved to file his candidacy under the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP). The source states he secured a last-minute slot to submit his candidacy.

The NRPUP, which Mundubile is using as his new platform, was formed in May, the report adds. No further details were provided in the material on the party’s leadership, policies, or the circumstances behind the late filing.

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While these developments are in Zambia, they are being watched across the region, including in Zimbabwe, where political parties and voters alike often track neighbouring countries’ election strategies, slogans and shifting alliances.

The Bindura Eye will continue to follow significant regional political developments that may affect cross-border economic relations, governance trends and public debate in Southern Africa, particularly where there are implications for communities in Mashonaland Central.

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