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August 12, 2026
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Zambia votes in elections expected to favour incumbent Hichilema

Zambia votes in elections expected to favour incumbent Hichilema

The main opposition alliance remains severely weakened due to internal divisions and competing candidate slates...

✨ Key Highlights

Zambia is holding general elections today, August 13, 2026, with incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema widely expected to secure a second term.

  • The election features President Hichilema, running on his economic record, and his main challenger, first-time presidential candidate Brian Mundubile.
  • Despite economic improvements, many Zambians have yet to feel the benefits, and some concerns over the fairness of the vote have been raised.
  • Results are scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, with a potential run-off if no presidential candidate secures over 50 per cent of the vote.

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