Hakainde Hichilema
Coverage of President Hakainde Hichilema — the presidency, his programme and the reaction to it.
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Politics
Pule accepts Hichilema victory, urges opposition to abandon election petition
BRIEFING | Pule accepts Hichilema victory, urges opposition to abandon election petition Christian Democratic Party president Daniel Pule has urged opposition leaders to accept President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s victory and move on, adding his voice to growing opposition resistance to a presidential election petition. Pule, who…
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African Union Urged to Stop President Hichilema Inauguration by Emmanuel Mwamba
AU URGED TO STOP PRESIDENT HICHILEMA INAUGURATION BY EMMANUEL MWAMBA. Exiled Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance Media Chairperson Emmanuel Mwamba has called on the African Union (AU) to urgently intervene and stop the planned inauguration of President elect Hakainde Hichilema, saying Zambia remains trapped in a post election…
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When will Hichilema be sworn-in? What happens if Mundubile petitions?
🇿🇲 EXPLAINER | When will Hichilema be sworn-in? What happens if Mundubile petitions? President-elect Hakainde Hichilema could be sworn-in for his second term on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, but one important constitutional question remains unresolved: will Brian Mundubile challenge the presidential result before the deadline?…
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Business
Mopani strategic to Zambia’s chase for dominance in copper production —Hichilema
President Hakainde Hichilema has urged International Resources Holding (IRH), co-owner of Mopani Copper Mines, to accelerate copper production while increasing the participation of Zambians in the mining sector. According to a post on his official Facebook page on Monday Sept. 28, Hichilema said Mopani had…
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Congratulatory messages pour in for Hichilema, as Zelenskyy extends invitation to Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has invited President Hakainde Hichilema to visit Ukraine and reaffirmed Kyiv’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with Zambia in all areas of mutual interest. In a congratulatory message, Zelenskyy said he was confident that the support President Hichilema received from Zambian citizens…
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Stakeholders urge Hichilema to turn macroeconomic stability into jobs, improved household incomes
Business and economic stakeholders have urged President Hakainde Hichilema to focus his second term on turning macroeconomic stability into stronger domestic production, investment, jobs and improved household incomes. Hichilema, who was sworn in for a second five-year term on Tuesday, said his administration would build…
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IMF signals continued support as Chinese envoy meets Hichilema in Lusaka
BRIEFING | IMF signals continued support as Chinese envoy meets Hichilema in Lusaka The International Monetary Fund has congratulated President-elect Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, with Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva assuring him of the Fund’s continued commitment to Zambia. Georgieva said the IMF remained “unequivocally…
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Hichilema urges businesses to pass on gains of economic recovery to Zambians
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on the business community to pass on the benefits of Zambia’s economic recovery to consumers, saying improvements in key fundamentals have been too slow to reach prices in shops and markets. State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, Hichilema cited…
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Health
President Hichilema directs new Minister of Health to ensure drug availability in hospitals
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has directed the newly appointed Minister of Health Alex Katakwe to ensure medicines reach health facilities on time. Mr Hichilema has observed that drugs lay idle in medical hubs instead of hospitals and clinics, where they are needed. The President wants sanity…
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President Hichilema holds UAE talks on digitalisation, fuel price stability
President Hakainde Hichilema has held a bilateral meeting with a delegation from the United Arab Emirates and met the chief executive of ADNOC Global Trading, with discussions focusing on digitalisation of Government services and ways of stabilising fuel prices.
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More congratulate Hichilema
MARY LEMBA Lusaka MORE world leaders and prominent Zambians have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his reelection, describing the outcome of the August 13 general election as a demonstration of Zambia’s democratic maturity, political stability and commitment to peace. Angolan President João Lourenço has congratulated…
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Social Media Trends: Netizens react to President Hichilema carrying First Lady’s heels
A photograph of President Hakainde Hichilema carrying a pair of high-heeled shoes belonging to First Lady Mutinta Hichilema while the couple posed for a photograph has generated widespread discussion on social media, with thousands of Zambians praising the gesture as a symbol of love, humility…
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Kabimba backs Hichilema, takes hard line on security probe: “Thank God Mundubile lost”
BRIEFING | Kabimba backs Hichilema, takes hard line on security probe Veteran politician and former PF secretary-general Wynter Kabimba has emerged strongly in support of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema following the August 13 election, while backing firm state action in the continuing investigation into alleged…
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Hichilema warns mischief makers, cites cost-saving as reason for absence from UN event
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to individuals who break the law in the name of democracy and human rights, saying they should not expect sympathy when law enforcement agencies act against them. Hichilema said those who choose to veer off the…
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Health
Government to recruit 4000 teachers and health workers this year reveals President Hakainde Hichilema
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says the New Dawn administration will this year recruit 4000 teachers and health workers, as part of government’s quest to improve service deliver. Mr Hichilema told Parliament that 2000 teachers and 2000 health workers are earmarked for recruitment. He said yesterday when…
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Hichilema Unveils Second Term Vision.
The President has outlined his vision for Zambia’s second term, focusing on economic growth, job creation, youth and women empowerment, and continued reforms. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony today His Execellency President Hakainde Hichilema gave his Gratitude to the Citizens of Zambia highlighting that the…
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President Hichilema set to be sworn-in today for his second term
President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice-President W.K. Mutale-Nalumango are set to take their oaths of office today, with thousands expected at National Heroes Stadium as Zambia marks the start of the Government’s second five-year term.
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Business
Hichilema heads to UAE on investment drive
President Hakainde Hichilema will undertake a working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Sept. 29 to 30, 2026, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and attracting investment to Zambia. Acting Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Situmbeko Musokotwane, said the visit, at the invitation…
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Zelenskyy Congratulates Hichilema on Re-Election
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, describing the result as a reflection of Zambians’ confidence in his leadership and their desire for continued democratic development. In a congratulatory message President Zelenskyy said Ukraine values its friendly relations with Zambia…
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President Hichilema to Visit Uae for Bilateral Talks
President Hakainde Hichilema will undertake a working visit to the United Arab Emirates from September 29th to 30th, 2026, where he is expected to hold bilateral talks aimed at strengthening investment, trade and economic cooperation between Zambia and the UAE. In a statement by the…
