Hakainde Hichilema
Coverage of President Hakainde Hichilema — the presidency, his programme and the reaction to it.
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Politics
IMF Congratulates President Hichilema on Re-Election
The IMF and leaders from Egypt and Seychelles have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, pledging continued support and stronger cooperation with Zambia during his second term.
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Politics
Hichilema’s unopposed nomination is sign of public confidence – Mansa mayor
MANSA mayor Njikho Musuku, says the unopposed nomination of President Hakainde Hichilema reflects a strong vote of confidence that the Zambian people have developed in
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Business
Hichilema engages Finance minister to put more money in energy sector
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has revealed that he has engaged with Finance and National Planning Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane to reorganise public money and put more of
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Politics
International preacher testifies to Zambia’s transformation under Hichilema
GHANAIAN evangelist Dag Heward-Mills says Zambia has undergone visible transformation under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership. Bishop Heward-Mills, a globally known preacher, pastor and author from
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Politics
State House open to all, but come in an orderly manner – Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated that State House is open to all citizens but emphasised the need for organised engagement. Addressing teachers from the region
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Ghana Bishop prays for Hichilema’s second term to be better
GHANAIAN evangelist Bishop Dag Heward-Mills has prayed for President Hakainde Hichilema to be granted victory in this year’s elections and be given a better second
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Politics
Hichilema reasures free, fair elections, says polls should strengthen unity not conflict
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated that this year’s general elections must be conducted in a free, fair and credible manner, bringing people together and not
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Sport
Hichilema awards Bruce Mwape for being a great coach to Copper Queens
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has awarded former Copperbelt Queens coach Bruce Mwape with the President’s Insignia of Meritorious Achievement for his outstanding work as head coach
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Sport
It’s not the end, but a reset, Hichilema stands with Chipolopolo after AfCON exit
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has urged the nation rallied behind the to resist blame on the Chipolopolo boys following their early exit from the Africa Cup
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Politics
We’ll be working on lowering cost of living, mealie meal prices already showing signs – Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has reassured the country that governments priority going forward is to actively work towards lowering the cost of living. The Head of
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Politics
President Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn in next Tuesday, 1st September 2026
Hichilema set to embark on new mandate next week Tue! PRESIDENT-Elect Hakainde Hichilema is next week Tuesday, September 1, 2026, set to begin his second term in office following his declaration as winner of the August 13 general elections. President Hichilema polled over 2.9 million…
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Politics
Mnangagwa Congratulates President Elect Hichilema
PRESIDENT MNANGAGWA CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ON RE-ELECTION His Excellency Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, has extended his warm congratulations to President Hakainde Hichilema following his re-election as President of the Republic of Zambia. President Mnangagwa expressed full confidence that under President…
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Makebi Zulu ready to compete with Hichilema this August – PF
PF says it is ready to contest the August 13 general election with the Edgar Lungu family spokesperson Makebi Zulu as it’s leader. On Saturday,
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Politics
Hichilema thanks Zambians, pledges development and unity
PRESIDENT-Elect Hakainde Hichilema has thanked Zambians for entrusting him with the country’s highest office once again. Mr. Hichilema said the election demonstrated that Zambia is “a nation of peace, a nation of law and order, a democratic nation that settles our differences at the ballot…
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Politics
Malawi’s President Mutharika Congratulates Hichilema on Re-Election
🇿🇲 BRIEFING | Mutharika congratulates Hichilema as regional messages continue Malawian President Arthur Peter Mutharika has congratulated President-elect Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, adding Malawi to the growing list of countries recognising the outcome of Zambia’s August 13 presidential election. In a message issued Saturday…
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Politics
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…
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Politics
I only have one vote, it is for President Hichilema – Charity Banda
PF faction national chairperson Charity Banda says despite spending 25 years in PF politics, the only vote she has in next month’s election belongs to
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Politics
Group urges Hichilema to operationalise Gender Equity Commission
The Non-governmental Gender Organisations’ Coordinating Council (NGOCC) has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to announce the operationalisation and adequate resourcing of the long-overdue Gender Equity and Equality Commission in his address to Parliament on Friday. Hichilema is expected to outline the government’s policy direction and priorities…
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Politics
President Hichilema Accords Official Funeral to Late Lt Gen Peter Zuze
President Hakainde Hichilema has accorded an official funeral to former Zambia Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Peter Dingiswayo Zuze (Retired). President Hichilema has also declared Monday, September 21, 2026, a day of national mourning in honour of the late former Zambia Air Force Commander. Lieutenant…
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Politics
Hichilema, Nalumango sworn in for second term, pledge integrity, tangible development
President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mutale Nalumango were on Tuesday officially sworn in for a second term running from 2026 to 2031, pledging to lead with integrity and accountability. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony held at Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, President Hichilema extended a…
