POLITICS● LOWBREAKINGAug 13 · Aug 13, 2026, 2:26 PM
Zambians vote as Hichilema’s economic record faces crucial test
Africanews [en]
Zambians began voting Thursday in a presidential election testing President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic record amid widespread frustration over the cost of living. Millions are also choosing lawmakers and local councillors in a one-day vote expected to produce results on Monday.
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