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Articles by Neo Simutanyi
The rise to power of a demagogue: Michael Sata and the PF
Book Review By Neo Simutanyi Published by James Currey, one of the top global presses in African Studies, Sishuwa Sishuwa’s book Party Politics and Populism in Zambia: Michael Sata and Political Change, 1955 – 2014 is an honest, but critical portrayal of one of the significant political figures of Zambian politics in the last 50 years. Few political leaders have been able to break away from a ruling party, form their own and within ten years win power. How did Michael Sata achieve this feat?
President Hichilema’s salary, Can he explain why he has managed to do without it
By Neo Simutanyi President Hakainde Hichilema has not received a salary since he was elected in August 2021. He says a salary has never been his motivation for seeking public office. According to him, he has not received his salary because he simply didn’t pay attention, as he has been too busy trying to better the lives of the people.
Farewell RB, an accidental president gone to rest
By Neo Simutanyi As Zambia honors fourth president Rupiah Bwezani Banda today, I reflect on my impressions of the man and his contribution to our country. Indeed, numerous eulogies have been written and said about our former president and one may be tempted to say that all that has to be said has been said. However, as a student of politics I have my own impressions of RB based on my personal experience with him.
Zambia: The Three Key Challenges Facing the Hopeful New President
President Hichilema came to power on a raft of big promises. None will be straightforward to fulfil. Hakainde Hichilema's recent landslide victory in Zambia confounded expectations that ruling parties will always be able to successfully manipulate elections. The opposition leader didn't just defeat the incumbent but won with 59% to Edgar Lungu's 38.7%.
Zambia: The three key challenges facing the hopeful new president
President Hichilema came to power on a raft of big promises. None will be straightforward to fulfil. President Hichilema (left) of Zambia with his newly-appointed Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane. Credit: Hakainde Hichilema. Hakainde Hichilema’s recent landslide victory in Zambia confounded expectations that ruling parties will always be able to successfully manipulate elections. The opposition leader didn’t just defeat the incumbent but won with 59% to Edgar Lungu’s 38.7%.
African Arguments
Much about the upcoming election is reminiscent of the 2016 race. Will the result be too? On 12 August 2021, Zambians go to the polls to ...
African Arguments
Much about the upcoming election is reminiscent of the 2016 race. Will the result be too? Main opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema on the campaign trail ahead of Zambia’s elections on 12 August. Credit: UPND. On 12 August 2021, Zambians go to the polls to elect the president, members of parliament, mayors and councillors. This election has been unusual in that it has been characterised by COVID-19 restrictions and bans on physical campaigns in hotly contested areas.
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