Africa-Press – Zambia. That said, several aspiring candidates have consistently criticised the ruling administration for neglecting core socio-economic challenges and have hinted at alternative approaches. While most of these proposals remain broad and uncosted, their public articulation at least signals a growing recognition that Zambians deserve more than criticism, they deserve credible, evidence-based alternatives.
1. Voters need credible choices – Without a clear and actionable opposition roadmap on jobs, diversification, inflation, and debt, elections risk becoming contests of personality rather than policy.
2. Economic direction is crucial – With rising debt, overdependence on commodities, low value addition, and persistent rural poverty, Zambia urgently needs a coherent, long-term strategy beyond short-term populist fixes
3. Accountability and competition improve governance – When opposition leaders table realistic policy alternatives, they elevate public debate and compel those in power to refine their own strategies, ultimately strengthening democracy.
4. Implementation capacity matters – Even the best ideas require clear financing frameworks, capable institutions, and measurable milestones. The absence of such detail in most opposition proposals remains a glaring weakness.
5. The stakes are high – Policy choices in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, debt management, and social protection will define Zambia’s medium-term trajectory. A vacuum of credible alternatives limits both national debate and development options.Zambian History Book
Conclusion
While a few opposition figures are beginning to offer more substantive policy commentary, Zambia still lacks a detailed, costed, and widely supported alternative economic blueprint. For the electorate, the defining question ahead of 2026 should not be who shouts the loudest, but who presents a credible, evidence-based plan to transform the economy.
As the next election approaches, the divide between policy and personality will increasingly determine not just who wins, but how Zambia moves forward.
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