Hakainde Hichilema
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.
Born on Jun 04, 1962 (63 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Malawi | 1 | 5.00 | 2.38% | +0% | 19,129,952 | 455,475 | $7,700 | 183$ |
| Totals | 1 | 19,129,952 | 455,475 | $7,700 | 183$ |
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Malawi:
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.
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Belarus:
Hakainde Hichilema is the current president of Zambia and a political rival of Edgar Lungu.
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Tanzania:
Hakainde Hichilema is the Zambian President who came into office in 2021 and is seeking re-election.
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Malawi:
African leaders, including Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema, called for greater cooperation to ensure the continent retains more value from its mineral wealth.
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Malawi:
Hakainde Hichilema is the current president of Zambia who declared a national mourning programme for Edgar Lungu.
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Ghana:
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.
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Ghana:
President Hakainde Hichilema passionately reinforced the call for an economic pivot during the Ghana-Zambia Business Dialogue.
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Ghana:
Hakainde Hichilema is the President of Zambia who welcomed President Mahama during his state visit.
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Ghana:
President Mahama's engagement in Zambia follows an invitation from his counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema.
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Ghana:
President Hakainde Hichilema echoed concerns about the structural disadvantages faced by African economies, particularly the cost of financing.
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