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Zambia: Zambia's Hichilema Vows Jobs, Growth in Second Term
Namibian, 2 September 2026
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has pledged to make economic growth, job creation and improved opportunities the focus of his second term, saying the country must now move… Read more »
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Malawi: Chaponda, Atupele Celebrate Zambia Ties As Hichilema Begins Second Term
Nyasa Times, 1 September 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation George Chaponda says Malawi and Zambia need to preserve and build on their long-standing bilateral relations, as he… Read more »
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Zambia: Zambia's President, Hichilema, Sworn in for Second Term
Daily Trust, 2 September 2026
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema pledged to build on the economic turnaround achieved during his first term as he was sworn in for a new mandate Tuesday after tense elections. Read more »
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Zambia: Statement On the Detention of Opposition Figures, Including Bishop Trevor Mwamba, in Zambia
ACSA, 1 September 2026
The Anglican Church of Southern Africa is calling for prayers for Zambia and her people in the wake of the country's disputed election, and particularly for healing, reconciliation… Read more »
Zambian President Hichilema Promises Jobs, Growth in Second Term
President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term after an election overshadowed by opposition allegations of irregularities and the arrest of his main rival, Brian Mundubile, on treason charges.
Hichilema was declared the winner of the 13 August election with 60% of the vote. Mundubile received 38% and claimed the results had been manipulated. Concerns were also raised after courts were sealed off on the final day available for a legal challenge. European Union observers pointed to weaknesses in the vote tallying and verification process.
Despite the political tensions, Hichilema used his inauguration to call for unity and urged the opposition to work with his government. His second term comes after five years focused on stabilising Zambia's economy and restructuring its debt. The president is now pledging to shift his attention towards economic growth and prosperity.
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Opposition leader and presidential election runner-up Brian Mundubile had been in hiding after police raids and arrests the day after the election, saying he planned to challenge the results in court as the government accused him of national
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President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second five-year term with 60% of the vote. He defeated his closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, who secured 38%, according to the electoral commission.
Hichilema, 64, thanked voters and described the election as a demonstration of Zambia's commitment to democracy and peaceful political transitions. However, Mundubile disputed the process, alleging voting irregularities
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President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia's general election, with more than half of the country's constituencies counted, according to the electoral commission.
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