Zambians voting as president bids for second term

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Zambians are casting their votes as President Hakainde Hichilema seeks a second five-year term. Hichilema, who won the 2021 election on his sixth attempt, is campaigning on job creation and infrastructure development. However, ongoing cost of living pressures have reportedly impacted his appeal. The election is taking place amid heightened political divisions, partly due to a dispute over the unburied body of a former president. Voters expressed mixed sentiments, with some citing improvements like the reintroduction of meal allowances as reasons for their support, while others expressed frustration and a desire for change.

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Things are better after meal allowances were re-introduced.

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Voters are frustrated and see the election as a 50-50 chance for change.

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President Hichilema is betting on job creation and an ambitious infrastructure drive to secure a final five-year term.

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President Lungu died more than a year ago and his body remains unburied in South Africa.

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Lungu died more than a year ago and his body remains unburied in South Africa, amid a bitter dispute between Lungu's family and Hichilema, which has heightened political divisions in Zambia.Hichilema, 64, won the 2021 election on his sixth attempt and is betting on job creation and an ambitious infrastructure drive to secure a final five-year term.AFP via Getty ImagesA host of election officials are overseeing the processMwiche Nalupumbwe, 26, was among hundreds who braved the morning chill to queue at polling stations well before they opened."Zambians are frustrated and this election is a 50-50, that is why we are all here early to make the change," he told the AFP news agency."I voted for HH because he cares about us," James Phiri, a 29-year-old student at the Zambia" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="184502" data-entity-type="organization">University of Zambia, told the Reuters news agency, using a common nickname for the president."Things are better after he re-introduced meal allowances," he said.AFP via Getty Images

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