Key facts
- Hakainde Hichilema is leading the presidential vote count in Zambia.
- Nearly half of the constituencies have had their votes declared.
- Hichilema holds 54.82% of the declared votes.
- The Electoral Commission of Zambia is overseeing the vote count.
- The results indicate Hichilema is on track for re-election.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is currently leading the presidential vote count, with results from almost half of the country's constituencies announced. According to the Electoral Commission of Zambia, Hichilema has secured 54.82% of the declared votes. This strong showing places him in a favorable position for re-election as the tabulation progresses. The Electoral Commission of Zambia is managing the announcement of results from polling stations across the nation. The ongoing vote count will determine the final outcome of the presidential election.