00:01Zambia's President Hakkainde Hishalema has won re-election with around 60% of the votes according to the Electoral Commission.
00:10The results were widely expected with Hishalema defeating 13 challengers after a campaign critics called tightly controlled.
00:18I therefore declare Hishalema Hakkainde S to be president-elect.
00:30Hello, can I finish to be president-elect of the Republic of Zambia this 18th day of August 2026?
00:48Zambia's August 13th election was overshadowed by opposition claims of fraud and an unprecedented nationwide suspension of vote counting.
00:58The pause followed attacks on election staff and the theft of marked ballots, while critics warned of shrinking political space
01:06ahead of the votes.
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