President Hage Geingob says he looks forward to closely collaborating with Zambia’s President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema to uplift the standards of both Nations. Geingob congratulated the newly elected Zambian President and hopes they will further advance the SADC regional agenda. Hichilema garnered more than 2,8 million votes against incumbent Edgar Lungu who received 1,8 million votes. President Geingob further commended Zambians for expressing sovereign will through the ballot box and bestowing a strong mandate to Hichilema and the United Party for National Development (UPND) to steer Zambia towards prosperity.