Zambia heads to polls with President Hichilema expected to win second term

Zambians head to the polls on Thursday in a general election where President Hakainde Hichilema is widely expected to secure a second term in office.

The election serves as a critical test of Hichilema's economic record, as voters grapple with frustrations over the rising cost of living. Meanwhile, opposition parties are attempting to capitalize on this public discontent despite facing deep internal divisions.