{
  "id": 725225,
  "title": "Zambia votes in elections expected to favour incumbent Hichilema",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/zambia-votes-in-elections-expected-to-favour-incumbent-hichilema",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T03:16:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-08-13-zambia-votes-in-elections-expected-to-favour-incumbent-hichilema/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "LUSAKA, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Zambia goes to the polls on Thursday in a general election widely expected to give President Hakainde Hichilema a second term, although frustration over the cost of living may dent his support.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}