Lusaka, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - Zambia voters weigh Hichilema's economic record

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2026-08-13

Zambians flocked to the polls on Thursday for a vote focused on economic hardships in the copper-rich nation, where President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term. Most polling stations closed as scheduled at 6:00 pm (1600 GMT), with counting expected to begin the same night and results in the presidential vote due by Monday. "I voted to feel good, to feel like I took part in selecting the best for this country," said 29-year-old Mary Band......

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