Zambian Opposition Leader Hichilema Faces More Charges

The incarcerated opposition United Party for National Development leader Hakainde Hichilema is reportedly under investigation for alleged remarks he made against Speaker of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini. Matibini suspended 48 MPs for having boycotted President Edgar Lungu's address to parliament on 17th March.

President Edgar Lungu and opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema (file photo).

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