Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital city of Lusaka as he seeks another term in the country’s presidential election. The head of state arrived at his polling station to participate in the vote, which will determine the next leader of the southern African nation.
Hichilema, who first took office in 2021, is running for a second term against a field of challengers. Polling stations opened across Zambia, with voters turning out to decide the president’s political future. The announcement of the vote in Lusaka marks a significant step in the electoral process.