Hakainde Hichilema
Coverage of President Hakainde Hichilema — the presidency, his programme and the reaction to it.
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Politics
President Hichilema and his running mate W.K Muntale Nalumango have officially been sworn in as President and vice President of the Republic of Zambia for the 2026–2031 term respectively
HAPPENING NOW: Hichilema, Nalumango Sworn In 🇿🇲 President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice-President Mutale WK Nalumango have both taken the oath of office, officially beginning their second term in office. The swearing-in took place at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, before thousands of Zambians, visiting Heads…
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Politics
Civil society confirms Hichilema’s re-election but warns that regional voting, police conduct and political tensions must be addressed
PVT SETTLES POLL QUESTION Civil society confirms Hichilema’s re-election but warns that regional voting, police conduct and political tensions must be addressed By Francis Maingaila ♥️ Lusaka, Zambia24 — 24-08-2026 – The Parallel Vote Tabulation (PVT) conducted by the Consortium of Civil Society Organisations for…
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Business
Muntali Bids Farewell as UN Resident Coordinator, Hichilema Hails Partnership
Outgoing United Nations Resident Coordinator in Zambia, Beatrice Muntali, has bid farewell to the country after four years of service, expressing confidence that Zambia and the UN will continue working together to advance sustainable development. Ms Muntali, who served from 2022 to 2026, says Zambia…
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Politics
Judiciary confirms no petition filed against Hichilema’s election
ZAMBIA’s Judiciary has confirmed that no petition challenging the presidential election result was filed within the constitutional deadline. In a letter dated Aug. 25 to the Secretary to the Cabinet, Chief Administrator Nalishebo Imataa said the Constitutional Court Registry had not received any petition by…
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Politics
Access Bank, Harvest Group, others turn up for Ambassador Clark-Omeru, as Letter of Credence presented to Hichilema
Nigeria’s new High Commissioner to Zambia, Ambassador Queen Efe Alexandra Clark-Omeru on Friday presented her Letter of Credence to President Hakainde Hichilema. The ceremony which took place at the State House in Lusaka marked her formal admittance into Zambia as Nigeria’s highest-ranked diplomatic official. She…
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Politics
Police warn against social media content targeting Hichilema, as inauguration holds
The Zambia Police Service has cautioned the public against the creation and circulation of social media content intended to incite violence, threaten peace and public order. Police Spokesperson, Godfrey Chilabi, said the service had observed a rise in online material that is both inflammatory and…
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Politics
Hakainde Hichilema: Why Zambia Should Cut Corporate Tax to 25 Percent and Bet on Economic Growth
Zambia should reduce its standard corporate income tax rate from 30 percent to 25 percent as part of a broader strategy to attract investment, support local businesses, expand manufacturing and grow the country’s tax base. The usual concern with
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Crime & Courts
Police to arraign ex-minister Kalumba over alleged cyber harassment of President Hichilema
Police in Kabwe have charged and arrested former Finance Minister Dr. Katele Kalumba for alleged harassment under Section 22 of the Cyber Crimes Act No. 4 of 2025, police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi said on Thursday. Chilabi said the matter was reported at Kabwe Central Police…
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Politics
Hichilema govt cancels International Passports of more opposition voices; Mwamba, Mpundu, others affected
Government has cancelled six Zambian passports with immediate effect for former Diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba, former Petauke lawmaker Emmanuel Jay Banda and his former Nkana Constituency counterpart Binwell Mpundu, citing security reasons in the interest of national security. This is according to Gazette Notice No. 1421…
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Politics
United Nations Boss, António Guterres Congratulates President Hichilema on His Victory and Pledges Continued Support for Zambia, Delivering a Big Blow to the Confusion and False Hopes that Had Given Tonse Alliance and Nrpup Confidence
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL GUTERRES CONGRATULATES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA ON NEW TERM United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his assumption of a new term of office as President of the Republic of Zambia. In his message, Mr. Guterres reaffirmed the UN’s commitment…
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Politics
“7 Days Has Expired for filing in of a petition” Says Secretary to Cabinet, “Swearing of President Hichilema will go Ahead on Tuesday 1st September 2026”
HH TO BE SWORN IN SEPTEMBER 1. Secretary to cabinet Patrick Kangwa has announced that President Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn in on the 1st September, 2026. This development follows the elapse of the 7 days ultimatum given for a Presidential petition The Judiciary has…
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Politics
Tiktoker ‘Brotherman’ in Immigration net over alleged hate speech targeting President Hichilema
Immigration authorities have apprehended a 44-year-old Zambian national accused of publishing hate speech and insults against the President and the Presidency on social media. The suspect has been identified as Misheck Mulubwa, who operates a TikTok account under the name “Brotherman” with the handle @KabongoKitungu5…
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Politics
Zambia Police threaten to deal firmly with persons plotting protests ahead inauguration of President Hichilema
The Zambia Police Service says it has received credible intelligence that certain groups and individuals were planning to incite members of the public to participate in unlawful processions and protests at various locations across the country, including during the inauguration ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, September…
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Politics
Even If I’m an Independent Member of Parliament for Kankoyo Constituency, I 100 Percent Support President Hakainde Hichilema’s Grow Zambia Agenda, Politics Aside, Lets Focus on Development Now, Says Bishop Eddie Chomba
EVEN IF I’M AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT FOR KANKOYO CONSTITUENCY, I 100 PERCENT SUPPORT PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema’s GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA, POLITICS ASIDE, LETS FOCUS ON DEVELOPMENT NOW, SAYS EDDIE CHOMBA Independent Kankoyo Member of Parliament Hon. Dr. Bishop Eddie Chomba has expressed support for…
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Business
Zambia queues up for $1.47bn IMF loan, as Hichilema outlines ambitious 5-yr economic agenda. See our top 10 stories of the week
In case you missed it. Here are the top 10 stories of the week. 1. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Zambia on a new 36-month, US$1.472 billion lending programme aimed at supporting balance of payments needs, budget financing and…
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Politics
WHATSAP CHATS: J J BANDA wanted to drop a drone at president Hichilema’s residence Community House and the drone operator was promised $3 Million USD once the job was done
It is alleged that J J BANDA wanted to drop a drone at Community House and the drone operator was promised $3 Million USD once the job was done. Apprently the contents in JJ’s phone will see a number of people being arrested.Apprently Mr Miracle…
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Technology
HH calls For Responsible Use of Internet
President HICHILEMA has also called on Zambians to use the internet responsibly. President HICHILEMA has...
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Politics
PF Has been Stagnant Since 2015… Numbers Don’t Lie.:
Bye-election. Edgar Lungu PF = 1.8 million consolidated votes.Hakainde Hichilema UPND = 1.7 million votes. 2016 GENERAL ELECTIONS. Edgar Lungu PF = 1.8 million votes.Hakainde Hichilema UPND = 1.8 but HH Lost by 600,000 votes. 2021 GENERAL ELECTIONS. Edgar Lungu PF= 1.8 million votes.Hakainde Hichilema
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Politics
HH Terminates Mungangas Contract
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has terminated the contract of Ms. CHARITY MUNGANGA as...
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Politics
Zambia Seeks Faster TAZARA Progress
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on China to increase and accelerate investments...
