Incumbent Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema wins re-election

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema casts his vote at a polling station in Lusaka, Zambia, August 13, 2026. /VCG Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema casts his vote at a polling station in Lusaka, Zambia, August 13, 2026. /VCG Incumbent Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term after securing more than 50% of the valid votes in the presidential election, the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) announced early Tuesday.The official results were announced at the National Election Results Center in Lusaka, where the ECZ declared Hichilema the winner.Under Zambia's Constitution, a candidate must win more than 50% of valid votes cast to avoid a run-off.