Who is going to win the presidential elections?
The front-runner in the presidential race is the MMD’s Levy Mwanawasa. His party has the greatest financial and logistical resources, including access to government vehicles and even helicopters. Mr Mwanawasa has also benefited from the hopelessly divided nature of the opposition. His 10 opponents will split the anti-government vote, making it easier for Mr Mwanawasa to enter State House. However, it will probably be very close because there is widespread anti-government sentiment and because at least five other candidates seem likely to pick up a sizeable portion of the vote – Christon Tembo (FDD), Anderson Mazoka (UPND), Tilyenji Kaunda (UNIP), Godfrey Miyanda (HP) and Michael Sata (PF). Who is going to win the parliamentary elections? The parliamentary race is even more difficult to predict but it is likely that the larger parties will all pick up some seats. It is possible that no party will exercise a majority in parliament for the first time in Zambian history. Indeed, many analy
