Zambia

Sata Wins Presidential Election in Zambia

Michael Sata won the election to become Zambia’s new president after receiving 43% of the vote. Riots broke out after results were kept from the public. The previous president, Rupiah Banda, had been in office for many years with his program known as the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD). Sata is in favor of improved labor conditions, mainly in foreign firms. He had run for president four times before finally being elected this year.

Sata winning the election could mean a change in trade with Chinese mines. Sata has voiced a strong opposition to their labor conditions which could greatly affect trade with that area. While a new president could greatly improve Zambia, trade is a major aspect of the success of a nation.

Liberal

http://www.postzambia.com/post-read_article.php?articleId=23174

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-15029463

September 23, 2011 at 01:45 am