Hakainde Hichilema
Hakainde Hichilema is the current President of Zambia and was previously the opposition leader.
Notable Quotes
"We are truly humbled by the trust you have placed in our hands."View Story →
"We inherited a broken-down country… the economy was declining."View Story →
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September 7, 2026Zambia's president to be sworn in for second term while opponent detained
Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in detention charged with treason.
September 1, 2026Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.
August 30, 2026Access to Zambian courts prevented as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
August 24, 2026Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
August 20, 2026Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats
Hakainde Hichilema says he was “truly humbled” by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.
August 18, 2026Zambia's Hichilema wins second term in presidential election - Reuters
Zambia's Hichilema wins second term in presidential election Reuters
August 18, 2026Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote
The leading opposition candidate calls allegations of a planned insurrection as "total fabrications".
August 17, 2026Zambia's Hichilema leads presidential vote count - Reuters
Zambia's Hichilema leads presidential vote count Reuters
August 16, 2026Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.
August 13, 2026Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body
Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he died.
June 23, 2026Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.
April 22, 2026