Zambians to elect new president after leader died
The main contenders to replace Zambia’s late president called economic progress their top goal as the global financial crisis cast a shadow over Thursday’s vote in this southern African nation. At their final rallies Wednesday, acting president Rupiah Banda vowed to continue the legacy of Levy Mwanawasa, the popular leader who died in August after a stroke, while opposition leader Michael Sata promised relief from high taxes. (Full Story)