🔥 Trending Zambia Election Results and Updates

The latest updates indicate that Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term following the general elections held on August 13, 2026 ¹⁴¹⁰. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) officially announced Hichilema as the outright winner ¹⁰.

Election Overview and Key Figures

The 2026 general elections in Zambia included voting for the president, members of the National Assembly, councillors, and council chairs ¹. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema, representing the United Party for National Development (UPND), and his running mate, Vice President Mutale Nalumango, sought re-election ¹.

Presidential Results

According to the final results announced by the ECZ, Hakainde Hichilema secured a significant victory:

• Hakainde Hichilema (UPND): 2,965,326 votes ³
• Brian Mundubile: 1,856,217 votes ³

These results were compiled from all 226 constituencies ³. Hichilema's re-election was confirmed despite some initial reports of cost-of-living pressures potentially denting his support ².

Electoral Process and Announcements

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) was responsible for overseeing the elections and announcing the results ⁷. Updates were provided regularly, with the ECZ Chairperson, Mrs. Mwangala Zaloumis, SC., giving live updates on the vote count ⁶⁹.

Partial results consistently showed President Hichilema extending his lead throughout the counting process ⁵⁹. For instance, consolidated results from 161 out of 226 constituencies showed Hichilema with 2,057,986 votes against Mundubile's 1,190,920 votes ⁹.

International and Local Observation

Elections in Zambia are open to observation and monitoring by both international and local organizations ⁷. This contributes to the transparency of the electoral process.

Impact and Context

President Hichilema's re-election for a second term allows him to continue his leadership for another five years ¹⁰. His previous term focused on addressing economic challenges, and his re-election will likely see a continuation of these efforts, though cost-of-living issues remain a significant concern for the populace ².