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We are not in the race because I am a woman. I feel that among the candidates standing in Zambia, I think we possess the opportunity to do much better than my colleagues. I think for a long time in Zambia, the voters are saying that it’s an opportune time for a female candidate.

— Edith Nawakwi

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The ground has shaken, and Zambians are ready to have a woman who they believe will deliver.

He doesn’t listen to God. He has power and he will do what he wants.

Judge us without prejudice, not based on gender, not on tribe but on whether we can rebuild the nation and provide dignity to our people.

We have to explore alternative sources of energy like solar and others to enhance access to energy. Alternative sources are much cheaper than electricity.

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