Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent's economic reforms
Summary
Vote counting started Thursday evening in Zambia after the presidential election ended. The election tests if President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic changes have helped reduce people’s frustration over the high cost of living.Key Facts
- Zambia held a presidential election on a single day.
- Around 8 million people were registered to vote out of a population of 22 million.
- There were over 13,500 polling stations across the country.
- Besides the president, voters also chose members of Parliament and local council leaders.
- The election is seen as a test of President Hichilema’s economic reforms.
- The Electoral Commission of Zambia said they expect to announce results on Monday.
- The election took place in the southern part of Africa.
- The main issue was whether economic reforms helped with the country’s cost of living problems.
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