Lusaka: Zambia's acting Chief Justice has announced that Edgar Lungu of the Patriotic Front has won the presidential election.
Acting Chief Justice Lombe Chibesakunda said on Saturday that Mr Lungu had received 48.3 per cent of the vote after all 150 constituencies in the southern African nation were counted.
Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development came in second with 46.7 per cent of the vote.
Zambians voted on January 20, and the polls were extended by an extra day, due to heavy rain in certain areas.
Mr Lungu, who heads Zambia's justice and defense ministries, said he wants to complete economic development projects initiated by Mr Sata.
Acting Chief Justice Lombe Chibesakunda said on Saturday that Mr Lungu had received 48.3 per cent of the vote after all 150 constituencies in the southern African nation were counted.
Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development came in second with 46.7 per cent of the vote.
Zambians voted on January 20, and the polls were extended by an extra day, due to heavy rain in certain areas.
Mr Lungu, who heads Zambia's justice and defense ministries, said he wants to complete economic development projects initiated by Mr Sata.
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