Hakainde Hichilema
South AfricapoliticianMaleb. 19625.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Hakainde Hichilema is a Zambian businessman and politician who has been serving as the President of Zambia since August 2021. He is the leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and has been a prominent figure in Zambian politics, advocating for economic reforms, anti-corruption measures, and greater accountability in governance. His presidency marks a significant shift in Zambian politics toward a more democratic and transparent government.
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Lungu did not want his political rival and successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, to be involved in his funeral.
Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu to be buried in South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-06-23
Dr. Hakainde Hichilema is the Republican President of Zambia who is expected to assent to the Tobacco Control Bill.
TJNA, CTPD Laud Zambian Parliament for Landmark Adoption of Tobacco Control Bill, 2025 | Business
Liberia· 2026-05-30
The Zambia maize deal itself was initiated by former President Peter Mutharika after engaging Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to secure 200,000MT of maize to address food shortages following a devastating farming season.
Zambia Maize Deal in Turmoil: Only 15,000MT Hauled as Unpaid Local Transporters Cry Foul Over Dollar Payments to Foreigners - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-03-04
Hakainde Hichilema is the current president of Zambia and a political rival of Edgar Lungu.
В Замбии восемь месяцев не могут похоронить бывшего президента
Belarus· 2026-02-21
Hakainde Hichilema is the Zambian President who came into office in 2021 and is seeking re-election.
Hichilema confident his reforms will survive August presidential elections
Tanzania· 2026-02-18
African leaders, including Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema, called for greater cooperation to ensure the continent retains more value from its mineral wealth.
From Policy to Capital: How Malawi Is Positioning Itself as Africa’s Next Mining Frontier - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-11
Hakainde Hichilema is the current president of Zambia who declared a national mourning programme for Edgar Lungu.
Lungu family finally appeals SA ruling as asset forfeiture tightens pressure - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-10
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema said he had instructed his team to publicly associate with the fugu and would be 'ordering more of that stuff' for distribution among citizens.
Labour Minister urges youth to target Zambia market amid viral 'fugu'
Ghana· 2026-02-09
President Hakainde Hichilema passionately reinforced the call for an economic pivot during the Ghana-Zambia Business Dialogue.
Ghana, Zambia commit to impactful joint ventures for industralisationGhana· 2026-02-08
Hakainde Hichilema is the President of Zambia who welcomed President Mahama during his state visit.
President’s visit to Zambia: Fugu goes viral - Creates trade boomGhana· 2026-02-07
President Mahama's engagement in Zambia follows an invitation from his counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema.
President Mahama moves to stop asset ‘looting’, shifts power from Executive to ParliamentGhana· 2026-02-06
President Hakainde Hichilema echoed concerns about the structural disadvantages faced by African economies, particularly the cost of financing.
Mahama urges stronger Ghana–Zambia partnership to support African businessesGhana· 2026-02-05President Hichilema invited President Mahama for a State Visit to Zambia.
Zambia, Ghana move toward visa-free travel to boost trade and investmentGhana· 2026-02-05
The President, accompanied by the First Lady, Lordina Dramani Mahama, was received on the tarmac of the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport by his Zambian host, President Hakainde Hichilema.
President Mahama in Zambia to strengthen tiesGhana· 2026-02-05Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema witnessed the signing of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway activation project memorandum.
特稿｜同心七十载 聚力新未来——中非携手共逐发展振兴梦--时政--人民网
China· 2026-02-01
President Mahama will continue to Zambia for a state visit following an invitation from Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema.
President Mahama off to Dubai in 'special aircraft provided by Ruler of UAE', ahead of Zambia state visit - Presidential SpokespersonGhana· 2026-02-01Hakainde Hichilema secured a landslide victory in Zambia in 2021 despite prevailing polls suggesting otherwise.
UDP reacts to CepRASS opinion poll
Gambia· 2026-01-30
President Hakainde Hichilema said that the Chisamba solar plant is a major step in Zambia’s efforts to shift from hydroelectric dependence.
Zambia rethinks its energy future – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-30
Hakainde Hichilema is the President of Zambia.
Southern and East Africa plug into shared power future – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2026-01-30
President Hakainde Hichilema has repeatedly promised to diversify Zambia’s economy.
The copper boom in Zambia comes with a toxic price
Canada· 2026-01-22
Hakainde Hichilema won the presidency in Zambia in 2021, marking a return to more open governance.
Eleições em 11 paises africanos em 2026 testam democracia no continente
Cabo Verde· 2026-01-18
Hakainde Hichilema is the Zambian President involved in the TAZARA revitalization project.
The world is scrambling for Zambia’s critical minerals, with Canadian miners at the forefrontCanada· 2026-01-11
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema announced that Malawi had requested Zambia to reserve 200,000 metric tonnes of maize.
Is the Zambia Maize Deal Real — or Another Hunger Hoax? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-16
Ethel Chisono Edwards made insulting remarks about Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema.
Zambian-American influencer Ethel Chisono Edwards sentenced to 18 months for hate speech
United Kingdom· 2025-12-02
Hakainde Hichilema is the current President of Zambia who wanted to repatriate Edgar Lungu's body for a state funeral.
Daughter of unburied ex-president loses MP seatUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-28
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has come out fighting after a bruising month that saw him come under attack by stone throwers as he was trying to make a speech.
Stone-hurling anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' presidentUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-27
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema stated that the cuts to foreign aid were long overdue.
Afrika ohne Entwicklungshilfe: der Weg zur Eigenständigkeit
Switzerland· 2025-11-26
In 2021, President Hakainde Hichilema implemented sweeping reforms to reduce government expenditure.
Why Liberia Should Eliminate Deputy and Assistant Ministerial Positions to Save Millions and Drive Development | CommentariesLiberia· 2025-11-25
Hakainde Hichilema expressed his congratulations on the successful convening of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.
李强同赞比亚总统希奇莱马会谈--时政--人民网China· 2025-11-20Hakainde Hichilema is the President of Zambia who has worked with Xi Jinping to enhance cooperation between the two countries.
李强抵达卢萨卡开始对赞比亚进行正式访问--时政--人民网China· 2025-11-20
