Hakainde Hichilema

Hakainde Hichilema is the President of the Republic of Zambia and is portrayed as a leader who has made significant efforts to improve the country's economic situation.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-08-11

Hakainde Hichilema, elected in 2021, is a businessman who has won favour in Zambia’s mining sector with tax cuts and other pro-industry policies.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-08-10

Hakainde Hichilema expressed gratitude to Xi Jinping for inviting Zambia to participate in the 'Ten Partnership Actions'.

Guangming Daily·China· 2026-08-07

Hakainde Hichilema beat incumbent Edgar Lungu in 2021 despite Lungu's vote-buying 'empowerment schemes.'

The Standard·Kenya· 2026-07-29

Hichilema's economic reforms are seen as a referendum in the upcoming election.

Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2026-07-17

Hakainde Hichilema is the President of Zambia and is favored to win a second term in the upcoming election.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-07-09

Hakainde Hichilema is the President of Zambia recognized for his commitment to the Tazara project.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·Tanzania· 2026-07-08

Lungu did not want his political rival and successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, to be involved in his funeral.

Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2026-06-23

Dr. Hakainde Hichilema is the Republican President of Zambia who is expected to assent to the Tobacco Control Bill.

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·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.

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·Malawi· 2026-03-04

Hakainde Hichilema is the current president of Zambia and a political rival of Edgar Lungu.

Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·Belarus· 2026-02-21

Hakainde Hichilema is the Zambian President who came into office in 2021 and is seeking re-election.

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·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.

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·Malawi· 2026-02-11

Hakainde Hichilema is the current president of Zambia who declared a national mourning programme for Edgar Lungu.

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·Malawi· 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.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-02-09

President Hakainde Hichilema passionately reinforced the call for an economic pivot during the Ghana-Zambia Business Dialogue.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-02-08

Hakainde Hichilema is the President of Zambia who welcomed President Mahama during his state visit.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-02-07

President Mahama's engagement in Zambia follows an invitation from his counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-02-06

President Hakainde Hichilema echoed concerns about the structural disadvantages faced by African economies, particularly the cost of financing.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-02-05

President Hichilema invited President Mahama for a State Visit to Zambia.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 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.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-02-05

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema witnessed the signing of the Tanzania-Zambia Railway activation project memorandum.

People's Daily·China· 2026-02-01

President Mahama will continue to Zambia for a state visit following an invitation from Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema.

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950·Ghana· 2026-02-01

Hakainde Hichilema secured a landslide victory in Zambia in 2021 despite prevailing polls suggesting otherwise.

The Point (Gambia)·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.

Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2026-01-30

Hakainde Hichilema is the President of Zambia.

Mail & Guardian·South Africa· 2026-01-30

President Hakainde Hichilema has repeatedly promised to diversify Zambia’s economy.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-01-22

Hakainde Hichilema won the presidency in Zambia in 2021, marking a return to more open governance.

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo Verde· 2026-01-18

Hakainde Hichilema is the Zambian President involved in the TAZARA revitalization project.

The Globe and Mail·Canada· 2026-01-11

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema announced that Malawi had requested Zambia to reserve 200,000 metric tonnes of maize.

Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·Malawi· 2025-12-16