Qatar- Voting Begins in Zambia's Presidential and Parliamentary Elections

8/14/2016 9:48:59 AM

(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) Lusaka, August 11 (QNA) - Voting has begun in Zambia's presidential and parliamentary elections following campaigning marred by clashes between rival supporters.
It is expected to be a tight race between President Edgar Lungu's governing PF party and the opposition UPND led by Hakainde Hichilema, according to the (BBC).
For the first time, a presidential candidate must win more than 50% of the vote to avoid a run-off, the BBC reported.
Lungu narrowly won the last election with 48% of votes.
Observers say Zambia's struggling economy will be a key issue.
A watchdog warned on Wednesday that clashes between rival political groups over recent weeks could keep some voters away.
Poll will close at 18:00 local time (16:00 GMT) and results are expected late on Friday and on Saturday. (QNA)

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