Zambia votes as president seeks second term
Summary
Zambians voted in a presidential election to decide if President Hakainde Hichilema should serve a second term. The election also includes votes for Parliament and local councils, with results expected on Monday.Key Facts
- The election took place on a single day, with about 8 million registered voters in a country of 22 million people.
- President Hakainde Hichilema is the candidate from the United Party for National Development (UPND).
- He faces 13 other candidates, with Brian Mundubile from an opposition alliance seen as his main rival.
- The election is seen as a test of Hichilema’s economic policies since he became president in 2021.
- Hichilema inherited a troubled economy and worked on restructuring Zambia’s large foreign debt.
- Under his leadership, Zambia has experienced some economic growth and attracted investors.
- Many citizens remain frustrated due to high unemployment, rising food prices, and unstable electricity.
- Election results are expected to be announced on Monday.
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