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Usiku wa leo mda wa saa 0200, Mwenyekiti wa Tume ya Uchaguzi wa nchi hiyo amtangaza Mpinzani wa Chama cha UNDP kuwa Rais wa nchi baada ya kushinda Kwa kura 2.8m akimuacha Rais Edga Lungu wa PF kwa kura kama 1M. VivA Zambia!
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Hichilema is popularly referred to by his initials 'HH' or Bally (slang for dad)
Zambian opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema won Zambia's presidential election, defeating incumbent Edwar Lungu, the southern African nation's election commissionannounced early on Monday.
Hichilema secured more than 2.8 million votes, while Lungu was in second place with over 1.8 million votes in the vote held last Thursday. Hichilema, 59, had been leading in exit polls and preliminary election results released throughout the weekend.
Now, Hichilema faces the daunting task of turning around the economic fortunes of debt-laden Zambia.
Zambia, a copper-rich nation, defaulted on a $42.5 million sovereign debt payment in November.
Voters were also concerned about rising costs of living and crackdowns on dissent. Young Zambian's often complain of a lack of opportunity.
World Bank sounds alarm over developing world's debt
A former business tycoon who entered politics, Hichilema, ran for the presidency for the sixth time this year. The 2021 election was his first victory, after he campaign was able to take advantage of dissatisfaction over Lungu's handling of the economy.
During one of his final campaign speeches, Hichilema said, "It hurts to see citizens go to bed without food in such a country," adding that Zambia's rich natural resources have not translated to well-being for the population.
"Assets worth billions of dollars are yielding nothing... to better our lives," he said.
Lungu says election was 'unfair'
Hichilema has challenged Lungu three times previously for the presidency.
Lungu had cried foul before a winner was declared, claiming the elections were neither free nor fair due to alleged acts of violence at polling stations. He would have to approach Zambia's Constitutional Court within a week to formally lodge a complaint.
Hichilema's victory comes with the backing of ten opposition parties under the banner of United Party for National Development (UPND), the largest opposition party.
Source: DW
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It is with great honour, humility and gratitude that I stand before you today to say change is here. We have prevailed. Zambia has prevailed.
This victory does not belong to me, but to the men and women of Zambia. You came out in large numbers, with great energy and passion, and you sent a clear and resounding message that has reverberated around the world. It is time for change.
And through this message, you have tasked HH, Mutale Nalumango and the UPND Alliance with forming your next government, and delivering this change.
I thank you for your support. I pray we will be worthy of your trust.
Brothers and sisters, it is indeed a new day in Zambia. A new beginning for us all.
With the election behind us, let us come together as Zambians. One Zambia. One Nation.
To those who voted for other candidates, we extent our hand, in friendship and respect. Though today you may be disappointed, I embrace you as your brother and as your servant.
I will be a President of all Zambians, of those that voted for me and of those that did not. We will govern without fear or favour, without preference for any group over another. Indeed, the values of inclusivity, equality and diversity will be at the core of our administration.
Now is the time to move forward, beyond the partisanship of the election period towards a more prosperous and more united future. Let us put the past behind us, for it is what we do now, in the present, that will define our future.
To our competitors, we thank you for your participation in these elections. We are grateful for your gracious concessions, and for your acknowledgment of our victory. To you we pledge to foster a better democracy where your voices and your democratic rights are freely exercised.
We invite you to work together with us, as we build a better Zambia, together.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank my running mate Ms. Mutale Nalumango, all the members of the UPND Alliance, our candidates, our campaign teams and well-wishers who worked tirelessly on the front lines and behind the scenes. We would not be here today without your hard work and dedication.
I thank my beloved wife Mutinta, who has always been by my side through thick and thin. You will make an incredible First Lady. To my children and the rest of my family, your love and enduring support has been a great source of strength.
I give thanks to our God Almighty, without whom this day would not be possible.
My fellow citizens, we have an enormous task ahead to revive our economy and deliver on your expectations. The journey will be tough and challenging, there will be ups and downs, but I am certain that with hard work and commitment, we will succeed in building a better life for you and your children.
Finally, let me thank again my masters, the people of Zambia, for the mandate you have given us to serve you.
We will not let you down.
God Bless you all.
And God Bless the Republic of Zambia.
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Hichilema is popularly referred to by his initials 'HH' or Bally (slang for dad)
Zambian opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema won Zambia's presidential election, defeating incumbent Edwar Lungu, the southern African nation's election commissionannounced early on Monday.
Hichilema secured more than 2.8 million votes, while Lungu was in second place with over 1.8 million votes in the vote held last Thursday. Hichilema, 59, had been leading in exit polls and preliminary election results released throughout the weekend.
Now, Hichilema faces the daunting task of turning around the economic fortunes of debt-laden Zambia.
Zambia, a copper-rich nation, defaulted on a $42.5 million sovereign debt payment in November.
Zambian voters look for change
Rising costs of living and the impact of the pandemic had led to frustration with Lungu's rule. He had been in office since 2015.Voters were also concerned about rising costs of living and crackdowns on dissent. Young Zambian's often complain of a lack of opportunity.
World Bank sounds alarm over developing world's debt
A former business tycoon who entered politics, Hichilema, ran for the presidency for the sixth time this year. The 2021 election was his first victory, after he campaign was able to take advantage of dissatisfaction over Lungu's handling of the economy.
During one of his final campaign speeches, Hichilema said, "It hurts to see citizens go to bed without food in such a country," adding that Zambia's rich natural resources have not translated to well-being for the population.
"Assets worth billions of dollars are yielding nothing... to better our lives," he said.
Lungu says election was 'unfair'
Hichilema has challenged Lungu three times previously for the presidency.
Lungu had cried foul before a winner was declared, claiming the elections were neither free nor fair due to alleged acts of violence at polling stations. He would have to approach Zambia's Constitutional Court within a week to formally lodge a complaint.
Hichilema's victory comes with the backing of ten opposition parties under the banner of United Party for National Development (UPND), the largest opposition party.
Source: DW
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acceptance speech
My fellow citizens,It is with great honour, humility and gratitude that I stand before you today to say change is here. We have prevailed. Zambia has prevailed.
This victory does not belong to me, but to the men and women of Zambia. You came out in large numbers, with great energy and passion, and you sent a clear and resounding message that has reverberated around the world. It is time for change.
And through this message, you have tasked HH, Mutale Nalumango and the UPND Alliance with forming your next government, and delivering this change.
I thank you for your support. I pray we will be worthy of your trust.
Brothers and sisters, it is indeed a new day in Zambia. A new beginning for us all.
With the election behind us, let us come together as Zambians. One Zambia. One Nation.
To those who voted for other candidates, we extent our hand, in friendship and respect. Though today you may be disappointed, I embrace you as your brother and as your servant.
I will be a President of all Zambians, of those that voted for me and of those that did not. We will govern without fear or favour, without preference for any group over another. Indeed, the values of inclusivity, equality and diversity will be at the core of our administration.
Now is the time to move forward, beyond the partisanship of the election period towards a more prosperous and more united future. Let us put the past behind us, for it is what we do now, in the present, that will define our future.
To our competitors, we thank you for your participation in these elections. We are grateful for your gracious concessions, and for your acknowledgment of our victory. To you we pledge to foster a better democracy where your voices and your democratic rights are freely exercised.
We invite you to work together with us, as we build a better Zambia, together.
I would like to take the opportunity to thank my running mate Ms. Mutale Nalumango, all the members of the UPND Alliance, our candidates, our campaign teams and well-wishers who worked tirelessly on the front lines and behind the scenes. We would not be here today without your hard work and dedication.
I thank my beloved wife Mutinta, who has always been by my side through thick and thin. You will make an incredible First Lady. To my children and the rest of my family, your love and enduring support has been a great source of strength.
I give thanks to our God Almighty, without whom this day would not be possible.
My fellow citizens, we have an enormous task ahead to revive our economy and deliver on your expectations. The journey will be tough and challenging, there will be ups and downs, but I am certain that with hard work and commitment, we will succeed in building a better life for you and your children.
Finally, let me thank again my masters, the people of Zambia, for the mandate you have given us to serve you.
We will not let you down.
God Bless you all.
And God Bless the Republic of Zambia.
