Hakainde Hichilema
Coverage of President Hakainde Hichilema — the presidency, his programme and the reaction to it.
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Politics
Inauguration venue ready- SC
Secretary to the Cabinet, Patrick Kangwa, has confirmed that the venue for the forthcoming inauguration ceremony for the President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema, is ready for Tuesday, September 1st, 2026. Speaking during his tour of Heroes Stadium, Mr Kangwa assured that he is impressed with the work…
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Politics
Open Letter to the President
To: His Excellency Mr. Hakainde HichilemaPresident of the Republic of ZambiaState HouseLusaka, Zambia From: Pastor Dingiswayo BandaZambian PastorCurrently Based in Lilongwe, Malawi Date: 21 August 2026 SUBJECT: CALL FOR DIALOGUE AND NATIONAL RECONCILIATION Your Excellency Mr. President, I greet you with the utmost respect in…
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Politics
Dare Not Protest Against
INAUGURATION, POLICE WARN By MUBITA KATETE THE Zambia Police Service has warned individuals and groups against organising or participating in unlawful processions, assemblies and protests ahead of President-elect Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration next Tuesday. Inspector General of Police Graphel Musamba says the Service has received credible…
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Crime & Courts
China pays HH courtesy call
CHINESE Ambassador to Zambia Han Jing yesterday paid a courtesy call on President-elect Hakainde Hichilema at Community House in Lusaka, where they discussed the longstanding bilateral relations between Zambia and China. The meeting provided an opportunity for the two sides to exchange views on strengthening…
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Politics
Chinsali Council relocates roadside traders
The Lamba Lima Council of Elders has congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as Republican President. Council of Elders Member, Josphat Nsundwe, says the victory obtained in the August 13, 2026 general elections has cheered the Lamba people on the Copperbelt Province and other…
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Politics
Varsity students march to State House for HH.
THOUSANDS of university and college students from Lusaka and some other parts of the country, dressed in resplendent white T-shirts and carrying banners of support for President Hakainde Hichilema yesterday converged at State House. The students, reportedly drawn from about 50 universities…
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Politics
HH pledges more jobs, development
CHRISTINE CHIHAME, ESTHER NG’ANDU Chembe, Kitwe PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema was yesterday greeted by enthusiastic crowds in Chembe, Milenge, Chipili and Mwansabombwe districts in Luapula Province, where he pledged to create more job opportunities, improve infrastructure and enhance agricultural activities. In all the four community engagements…
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Business
HH directs Mopani, KCM to prioritise youth contracts
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has directed Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) and Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) to award more contracts to Zambian youths, saying empowering young people through business opportunities is central to the government’s economic agenda. Addressing a campaign rally in Mufulira, President…
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Politics
HH is President, should avoid street language – Mundubile
LEADING presidential contender Brian Mundubile has lashed out at President Hakainde Hichilema that he should at all times avoid using his emotions and personal anger in his campaigns, which has seen him use profane and un-presidential language against his perceived political opponents…
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Business
No more medas for fertiliser – HH
…promises that he is planning to expand the FISP programme that would ensure all eligible farmers would have to receive adequate fertiliser, seed packs if the UPND is voted back into power By MUBITA KATETE PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has pledged that there shall be no…
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Politics
Chitambo Assures Hh of More Votes
President Hakainde Hichilema writes… Thank you! Thank you! We are determined to change the narrative of Mpelembe area in Chitambo district of Central province. The encouragement and counsel by His Royal Highness Chief Chitambo and his people that the area lagged behind in terms of…
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Opinion
Zambia must choose dialogue over division
Zambia has just come through a bruising election, and the burden of what happens next falls squarely on its leaders. Left unattended, electoral grievance hardens into national fracture. That responsibility begins with President Hakainde Hichilema and opposition leader Brian Mundubile, whom Malawi-based clergyman Pastor Dingiswayo…
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Politics
State House rejects claims HH blocked election petitions… dismisses opposition allegations of executive interference
House has strongly refuted allegations that President Hakainde Hichilema ordered the closure of courts on Monday, August 24, 2026, to block opposition parties from filing election petitions. In a Press release, Communications Chief Specialist Clayson Hamasaka described the
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Politics
Presidential Advisor Says It May Not be Possible to Implement All Campaign Projects Due to Budget Constraints
Special Advisor to the President for Policy Compliance Joseph Lungu says government may not be able to implement all projects announced by President Hakainde Hichilema during his campaigns ahead of the August polls, citing budgetary
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Education
UNZA students launches Inaugural fundraising campaign
University of Zambia (UNZA) students have launched a fundraising campaign ahead of President Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration ceremony, as a gesture of appreciation for what they describe as improvements made at the university under his administration. Speaking in an interview with the Lusaka Star, UNZASU Finance…
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Politics
Counting Update Elections | Monze Boarding School
Counting is currently underway at Monze Boarding School Polling Station in Bweengwa Constituency. So far, President Hakainde Hichilema is leading with 228 votes, followed by NRPUP President Brian Mundubile with 24 votes, while Socialist Party President Fred M’membe has 1 vote. A total of 251…
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Business
Tourism expansion can create thousands of jobs – Jito
INCREASING international tourist arrivals from the current 2.3 million to five million annually could fundamentally transform Zambia’s growing economy, State House has said. Jito Kayumba, the Special Assistant to President Hakainde Hichilema for Finance and Investment says the expansion of tourism would…
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Health
Govt Commences Volunteer Health Worker Recruitment
Civil Service Commission (CSC) says it has commenced the process of implementing President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive to appoint volunteer health workers into the Civil Service. Civil Service Commission Chairperson Dr. Choolwe Beyani says the Commission has already collected application documents from Muchinga, Northern, and Luapula…
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Politics
UPND Assures Independent MPS of Equal Development Support
UPND Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has assured newly elected independent Members of Parliament, including those in Mwandi, and other constituencies, that they will not be excluded from government development programmes. Mr. Mweetwa says President Hakainde Hichilema has a record of working with independent MPs regardless of…
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Entertainment
Yo Maps ft. JK – More Mp3
Zambian music heavyweights Yo Maps and JK have joined forces on a new song titled “More,” releasing the official audio as a musical celebration of President Hakainde Hichilema’s re-election. The record serves as a message of support and optimism, with the two artists using their…
