Zambia is holding elections where incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second term. However, the political landscape is shadowed by the legacy of his former rival, Edgar Lungu, who died in 2025. Despite Lungu’s passing, the feud between Hichilema and the Lungu family continues to influence the election environment. Hichilema won a decisive victory against Lungu in 2021, ending Lungu’s previous term. The ongoing tension demonstrates the enduring impact of past political battles on Zambia’s present. This election is therefore being contested not only on current policy but also within the framework of this deeply rooted rivalry.