# Zambians head to polls as economic woes test reform agenda

Zambia holds a general election amid a severe economic crisis, with high inflation, debt, and unemployment challenging the government's reform record. Voters will decide whether President Hakainde Hichilema and his administration get a second term, shaping the country's path to economic recovery.

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- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/12/zambia-to-vote-as-economic-hardship-tests-government-reforms?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:18:29 +0000