'It shows democratic change is possible through the ballot box' - John Steenhuisen on new Zambian president

In an impressive landslide victory, opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema finally overtook incumbent Edgar Lungu in Zambia's presidential election, reports Reuters. This is also the "third time that power has shifted peacefully from a ruling party to the opposition since the southern African country's independence from Britain in 1964". According to the report, celebrations will be short-lived as Hichilema - a former CEO at an accounting firm before entering politics - now faces the task of "trying to revive Zambia's fortunes". John Steenhuisen of the Democratic Alliance joins BizNews founder Alec Hogg to give his view of the election result. Like former DA member Herman Mashaba, he feels it could be a positive omen for South Africa's own political future. "We're really excited about what his victory means, not only for his country, but I think for other opposition parties on the continent." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices