Zambians Cast Ballots in a Presidential Election that Tests Incumbent’s Economic Reforms
Cost of living is the top issue as 14 candidates vie for the presidency and Hichilema faces pressure to justify his economic record, officials said.
- Zambians began casting their votes Thursday in a presidential election testing President Hakainde Hichilema's economic reforms against 13 other candidates, with opposition leader Brian Mundubile expected to be his strongest challenger.
- Since taking power in 2021, Hichilema has restructured more than $12 billion in debts while stabilizing the currency, arguing these reforms are necessary to drive recovery for the nation of 22 million people.
- The Tonse Alliance accused the government of orchestrating a law enforcement raid on its offices Tuesday, fueling tensions as many Zambians express frustration over high energy and food costs.
- To win the presidency outright, a candidate must secure more than 50% of the vote; if no candidate reaches that threshold, a second round will follow with results expected on Monday.
- Global interest stems from Zambia's pledge to triple copper output to 3 million metric tons annually by 2031, an expansion that could position the nation ahead of the United States and China as a top producer.
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Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent’s economic reforms
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambians began casting their votes Thursday in a presidential election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms were enough to overcome widespread frustration over the cost of living. Ar...
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Washington Top NewsA guide to this week’s election in Zambia, a southern African country rich in critical minerals
LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Zambia holds an election Thursday to decide if President Hakainde Hichilema will get a second five-year term as reward for his economic recovery plan in the southern African nation that's one of the world's top copper…
Zambia to vote in elections, a southern African country rich in critical minerals
Zambia holds an election on Thursday to decide if President Hakainde Hichilema gets a second five-year term as reward for his economic recovery plan in the southern African nation
Arrests of opposition representatives and campaign workers ahead of the August 13 elections in Zambia have sparked controversy. The opposition accuses President Hakainde Hichilema's administration of using state power against political rivals during the election process.
Zambia: Economy at the heart of the electoral battle
Three days before Zambia’s presidential election, the campaign is entering its decisive phase. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema is defending his economic record against his main rival, Brian Mundubile, as the cost of living emerges as voters’ top concern
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