President arrives in Zambia for Hichilema inauguration

Kudakwashe Mugari-Deputy News Editor
President Mnangagwa and his delegation arrived in Lusaka before sunset where he is expected to attend the inauguration of Zambian President-elect Hakainde Hichilema at National Heroes Stadium tomorrow.

He was welcomed by Zimbabwe-Ambassador to Zambia Charity Charamba, embassy staff and Zambian officials
President-elect Hichilema won the recent Zambian presidential election, beating former President Edgar Lungu by almost one million votes.

He garnered 2 810 757 votes, while Mr Lungu trailed with 1 814 201 and conceded defeat, committing to hand over power peacefully.Zimbabwe and Zambia enjoy cordial relations that dates back to the liberation struggle when Zambia housed many Zimbabwe nationalists and Freedom fighters.

The two nations have been described as Siamese twins

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