PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated Zambia’s new president, Hakainde Hichilema, according to the Presidency in a statement to congratulate the new president on behalf of South Africa.
In the statement, Ramaphosa said: “The success of the recent presidential election provides the basis for continued stability and development in the Republic of Zambia and, through this, in the Southern African region.”
He also sent his “appreciation” to the outgoing president, Edgar Lungu, for his work in the region, as well as Zambia’s electoral commission for its diligence amid “the danger of the Covid-19 pandemic”.
“President Ramaphosa expresses his appreciation to the Government and electoral authority of the Republic of Zambia for holding a successful election amid the danger of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said the Presidency.
“The President also offers his appreciation to Outgoing President Edgar Lungu for his leadership during his term in office and his role as a partner
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