Hichilema takes early lead as Zambia election count passes halfway

Hichilema takes early lead as Zambia election count passes halfway

President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia’s presidential election, securing nearly 59 percent of votes counted in 135 of 226 constituencies. The result puts him on course for a second-term victory, though the final tally is still underway.

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