News stories by Lwanga Mwilu

The election of Michael Chilufya Sata as Zambia’s new president shows that Zambians are more interested in issues of accountability and transparency than mere service delivery, say analysts.

Only two incidents of violence, triggered by the late start of voting and the suspicion of electoral fraud, were reported as Zambians went to the polls to elect a new president and government on Tuesday.

When Zambians go the polls on Sep. 20 they will have the most effective team of observers monitoring the electoral process — themselves. Citizens, through social media, will be able to report offences and irregularities during and before the general elections.