Zambians Await Vote Results After Massive Turnout 

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA - Zambia's electoral commission called on candidates to be patient Friday as election workers tallied general election results in 10 provinces.

Observers reported a massive turnout Thursday at polling stations across the country, including the capital, Lusaka. Zambia election officials promised they would announce the results within 72 hours after the last citizen voted. Electoral commission spokesperson Patricia Luhanga said the commission was pleased with the large turnout.