Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent's economic reforms

About 8 million people in the southern African country of 22 million were registered to vote in the one-day election. Voters also were choosing members of Parliament and local government councilors.

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.

President Hakainde Hichilema faces 13 other candidates, though Brian Mundubile of an opposition alliance is expected to be his strongest challenger

[RFI] Zambia went to the polls Thursday with economic hardship testing President Hakainde Hichilema's record as he seeks a second term to govern the copper-rich nation.

The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema's reforms are enough to overcome widespread economic frustration.

Zambians have begun casting their votes 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

Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent’s economic reforms  AP News

Zambians cast ballots in a presidential election that tests incumbent’s economic reforms  Toronto Star