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Economic Front
AbbreviationEF
Leader Wynter Kabimba
Founded16 December 2014 (2014-12-16)
Split from Patriotic Front
Ideology Democratic socialism
Political position Left-wing
National affiliation UPND Alliance
Colours      Rainbow
SloganUnited We can
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The Economic Front Party (EF) is a socialist political party in Zambia, formerly known as the Rainbow Party.

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History

The party was established on 16 December 2014 by former Minister of Justice and Patriotic Front secretary Wynter Kabimba, together with several other prominent PF members. [1] The party participated in the 2016 general elections, winning no seats.

In late 2024, the Economic Front party decided to join the UPND Alliance, a coalition of political parties. [2] [3] [4]

References

  1. Kabimba forms his Rainbow Party as revealed Zambia Watchdog, 16 December 2014
  2. SICHULA, AUGUSTINE (2024-09-01). "Economic Front joins UPND alliance, gives reasons for dumping UKA | Zambia Monitor" . Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  3. "Wynter joins UPND Alliance: "They've proven us wrong about being vengeful"". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
  4. "We're still engaging UPND Alliance on joining – Kabimba". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2025-04-19.