Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested

The vote will test if incumbent Hakainde Hichilema’s reforms are enough to overcome widespread frustration with living costs. Polls have opened for Zambia’s presidential election, in which President Hakainde Hichilema is seeking a second term. Zambians began voting on Thursday morning at 6am (04:00 GMT) in the race dominated by economic concerns . Polls are set to close 12 hours later, with 8.7 million people registered to cast their ballots. The vote will test whether economic reforms introduced by Hichilema’s government have been enough to overcome widespread concerns over a rising cost of living.

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