Hichilema pledges to serve all Zambians after re-election

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to serve all Zambians fairly following his re-election on August 13, saying the vote was a clear show of confidence in his leadership.

In a national address, Mr. Hichilema said his administration does not take the decision to return it to office for granted and that government’s obligation is to “return the favour by serving Zambians better.”

He stressed there would be no discrimination based on how people voted.

“There is no discriminatory understanding of who voted for us and who did not. Those who voted for us are not favoured, and those who did not vote for us are not discriminated against,” he said.

Citing achievements since 2021, the President pointed to free education, increased Constituency Development Fund allocations, lower pupil-teacher ratios, and the restoration of university meal allowances. He also said the government is saving $1.9 billion annually from debt service, funds now redirected to education and social programmes including the payment of examination fees.