Hakainde Hichilema
Coverage of President Hakainde Hichilema — the presidency, his programme and the reaction to it.
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Politics
Chief Mumena toasts President Hichilema’s victory
North-western Provincial Council of Chiefs Chairperson, Chief Mumena has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema and the United Party for National Development (UPND) on winning the 2026 general elections. Speaking during a media briefing in Kalumbila District, Chief Mumena expressed gratitude for the peaceful manner in which…
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Politics
ZCTU Urges Zambians to Unite Behind President Hichilema
The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has urged Zambians to unite behind President Hakainde Hichilema to drive national development, following a peaceful electoral process that returned him to office. Speaking at a media briefing, ZCTU President Blake Mulala said the union body was satisfied…
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Politics
Hichilema swearing-in set for Sept. 1
PRESIDENT-elect Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn in on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, the Cabinet Office said Tuesday. Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa said the seven-day period for filing a petition challenging a presidential election has expired and the Judiciary had not received any petition…
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Politics
Presidency denies Hichilema ordered court closure, cites security assessments
State House has denied claims that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of courts on Monday to block opposition election petitions, saying the Judiciary was independent and that the President had no authority over court filings. On Monday, Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba defended…
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Africa & World
King Mswati III congratulates Hichilema on re-election
King Mswati III, Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election. The message was conveyed on behalf of the King, the Queen Mother, the Eswatini Government and people. King Mswati III expressed confidence…
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Sport
President Hichilema calls for enhanced grassroot talent.
WHILE expressing solidarity to the Chipolopolo-Zambia Men’s National Football team, President Hakainde Hichilema has called for enhanced grassroot talent. Following their loss in the AFCON tournament, the President, who is not unfamiliar with loss during his political journey, notes that defeat is never easy. State…
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Politics
Hichilema Welcomes Moody’s Debt Reduction Projection
President Hakainde Hichilema has welcomed a Moody’s Ratings projection that Zambia and Ethiopia will record the largest reductions in government debt pressures in Sub-Saharan Africa. Moody’s has placed Zambia among eight countries in the region with a positive outlook, citing improving economic conditions and reforms…
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Politics
At What Point Did Mundubile Lead Hichilema to Claim Rigging?
We are wondering whether we are in the same Zambia or a different one, because what exactly are we missing? During the announcement of the General Election results, at what point did Brian Mundubile lead Hakainde Hichilema in terms of numbers for him to claim
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Politics
Hichilema more disciplined than Edgar Lungu, Mundubile — Wynter Kabimba
ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says one thing he likes and admires about President Hakainde Hichilema is his discipline. Speaking on Prime Television’s Post Election Analysis programme with Paul Shingongo, Kabimba questioned why people would want to “destroy a country” simply because they dislike one…
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Health
Hichilema commissions refurbished radiotherapy unit at Cancer Diseases Hospital
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema on Saturday commissioned the refurbished radiotherapy and imaging section of the Cancer Diseases Hospital, which had been closed since 2020. The President said the five-year closure forced government to spend millions sending 600 patients abroad for treatment while thousands more waited. The…
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Politics
Hichilema fires Deputy Inspector General of Police, Munganga, with immediate effect
President Hakainde Hichilema has terminated, with immediate effect, the appointment of Charity Munganga as Deputy Inspector General of Police in Charge of Administration at the Zambia Police Service, the presidency has announced. The decision has been made pursuant to Article 270 of the Constitution of…
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Politics
Netizens divided as Hichilema calls for unity at inauguration event
President Hakainde Hichilema’s appeal for Zambians to refrain from humiliating those who voted against him has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some praising the message of reconciliation while others argued that political rivals should first accept the election outcome. Speaking during his inauguration…
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Politics
Mo Ibrahim Warns Hichilema Against Wasting Zambia’s Democratic Legacy
Mo Ibrahim, the Sudanese-British telecoms billionaire and founder of the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, has issued a public statement expressing deep concern over developments in Zambia following the general election, warning President Hakainde Hichilema against squandering the progress made during his first term in office. The…
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Politics
IMF, Egypt congratulate President Hichilema on re-election
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as Republican President in the 2026 general elections. In separate statements availed to the media, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi pledged…
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Politics
Kulima Tower Bus Station to Provide 100 Free Buses for President Hichilema’s Inauguration
BUS STATION TO PROVIDE 100 FREE BUSES FOR PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S INAUGURATION Kulima Tower Bus Station in Lusaka has announced that 100 buses will be provided free of charge to ferry members of the public to and from the venue of President
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Politics
Egypt’s Al-Sisi Congratulates President Hichilema
Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election for a second term in office, describing the outcome as a clear reflection of the Zambian people’s confidence in his leadership. In a congratulatory message, President Al-Sisi said the result of the August 13…
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Politics
No petition filed, President Hichilema to be sworn-in – Kangwa
Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa has announced that President-elect Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn into office on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. In a statement issued to the media today, Mr Kangwa said the Judiciary had not received any petition at the expiration of the…
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Politics
Saudi King and Crown Prince Congratulate President Hichilema on Re-Election
Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, have congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election for a new
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Politics
Five Heads of State grace President Hichilema’s inauguration ceremonies
Five African Heads of State have arrived in Lusaka to attend the inauguration of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema at the National Heroes Stadium on Tuesday. The leaders are Kenyan President William Ruto, Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Botswana President Duma Boko and…
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Politics
IMF Congratulates President Hichilema on Re-Election, Pledges Continued Support
International Monetary Fund (IMF) has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Zambia’s development agenda during his new term in office. In a letter to the President, the Fund extended its best wishes for a successful term and welcomed
