# Zambians are voting in presidential, parliamentary and local government elections today, with president Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term. Polls opened at six this morning and close at six this evening, with results expected on Monday. Hichilema campaigned on Zambia’s economic recovery and debt restructuring, while opposition challenger Brian Mundubile, an experienced parliamentarian but first-time presidential candidate, is backed by supporters of late former president Edgar Lungu. A candidate needs more than 50 percent to win outright.
Zambians vote as Hichilema seeks second term