Zambia’s Incumbent Faces Voters as Cost of Living Crisis Bites

Polling stations have opened in Zambia for a general election that is widely expected to favor the incumbent president, Hakainde Hichilema. Hichilema is seeking a second term in office, running on his economic record. However, his campaign comes at a time when many households across the country are struggling with a severe cost of living crisis. The election will test the president’s popularity against the backdrop of rising prices for basic goods and services.