Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.
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Brian Mundubile is the main challenger to Hakainde Hichilema in the Zambian presidential election.
Edgar Lungu was the President of Zambia from 2015 until 2021.
Hakainde Hichilema is the current President of Zambia and was previously the opposition leader.
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Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.
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