2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates?

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Answer
Yes
Source

"A candidate shall not accept, directly or indirectly, any contributions or donations from: 

a) any foreign government or its agent;

b) any foreign political party or faith based organization;

f) any foreign individual or any foreign entity, whether or not body corporate."

(Section 93(6), Elections Act, Cap 68A as modified and completed by Act 27 of 2014).

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