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Zambia chooses leader to help revive faltering growth

Zambians voted for their next leader on Tuesday in a tight race between a populist lawyer and a wealthy economist after the former president died in office.

Edgar Lungu, leader of the ruling Patriotic Front (PF), is seen having a slight edge over Hakainde Hichilema, a businessman whose United Party for National Development (UPND) has wooed the middle-class and investors.

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