Zambia's Hichilema re-elected though cost-of-living pressures dent his support — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zambia-s-hichilema-re-elected-though-cost-of-living-pressures-dent-his-supportContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president with 60% of the votehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zambia-s-hichilema-re-elected-though-cost-of-living-pressures-dent-his-supporthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zambia-s-hichilema-re-elected-though-cost-of-living-pressures-dent-his-support#u44988Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:25:16 +0000Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected as Zambia's president, securing 60% of the vote. His re-election was announced after a tumultuous campaign marked by cost-of-living pressures and allegations of fraud from the opposition. Hichilema's victory extends his first term, which began in 2021. The election results were declared amid concerns over the country's economic situation.Why it mattersZambia is facing significant economic challenges, including high inflation and debt distress. The country has been struggling to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate c