Zambia: Who will be the next president?

Zambia’s presidential candidates have filed nomination papers with the High Court for the forthcoming election as the campaign begins. Four candidates, including acting President Rupiah Banda, will contest the election. According to Ernest Sakala, the country’s Chief Justice, "Rupiah Banda, Michael Sata, Hakainde Hichilema and Godfrey Miyanda have validly filed the nomination to contest the 30 October presidential elections."