Rifts in Zambia ruling party widen as rival leaders chosen

By Chris Mfula LUSAKA (Reuters) - A power struggle in Zambia's ruling party has intensified, with a faction loyal to interim president Guy Scott electing economist Miles Sampa as its new leader barely a day after a rival group voted for the defense minister to take over. The divisions could open the door to an opposition party candidate winning the Jan. 20 election to succeed late president Michael Sata, an outcome that would create political uncertainty in one of Africa's most promising frontier markets. ... Read More http://ift.tt/1whBNHI