Cape Town — President Hakainde Hichilema took an early lead in Zambia's general election, with more than half of the country's constituencies counted, according to the electoral commission.
The incumbent won nearly 59% of the vote so far, putting him on course to avoid a run-off poll.
However, the results are marred by opposition claims of a raid on the home of his challenger, Brian Mundubile of the opposition National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP).
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