President Hakainde Hichilema Archives

Hichilema Sworn In for Second Term as Zambia’s Election Dispute Deepens

President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term, following a disputed election that has left his main challenger, Brian Mundubile, facing treason charges. Hichilema, 64, was…

Africa News Now September 1, 2026

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Zambia Courts Shut on Final Day of Election Petition Deadline

Zambia’s top courts were closed and heavily guarded on Monday, August 24, as the deadline approached for opposition candidate Brian Mundubile to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema’s disputed re-election. The High…

Africa News Now August 24, 2026

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Zambia Suspends Vote Counting Nationwide Over Violence and Ballot Concerns

Zambia's Electoral Commission has suspended the counting and announcement of results from Thursday's presidential, parliamentary and local elections after reports of violence targeting election officials and the theft of marked…

Africa News Now August 14, 2026

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Zambia Votes in Election Testing Hichilema’s Economic Record

Zambians went to the polls on Thursday to choose their president, lawmakers and local government representatives, with incumbent Hakainde Hichilema seeking a second term amid a debate over whether his…

Africa News Now August 13, 2026

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Zambia Election: Hichilema Targets Youth Vote as Campaign Enters Final Stretch

With Zambia’s presidential election just days away, President Hakainde Hichilema is intensifying his campaign, making a direct appeal to young voters who could play a decisive role in Thursday’s vote.…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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Zambia Heads to Polls as Hichilema Faces Rising Opposition Challenge

Zambians will vote on Thursday in a closely watched presidential election that will test whether President Hakainde Hichilema’s economic reforms have translated into meaningful improvements in everyday life. About 8.8…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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Zambian Court Orders Seizure of $1.3M in Assets from Former President Lungu’s Son

Zambia’s High Court has ordered the seizure of more than $1.3 million (£923,000) in assets from Dalitso Lungu, son of late former President Edgar Lungu. The forfeiture includes 79 vehicles,…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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China to Modernize Zambia’s Tazara Railway in $1.4 Billion Deal

China’s Premier Li Qiang is visiting Zambia for two days to finalize a $1.4 billion project to modernize the Tazara railway, a Cold War-era line crucial for transporting Zambian copper…

Africa News Now November 20, 2025

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South African Court Orders Edgar Lungu’s Burial in Zambia Despite Family’s Appeal

Pretoria’s High Court has rejected an appeal by the family of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, confirming that his remains must be returned to Zambia for burial. Lungu, who led…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Zambia’s Former President Edgar Lungu to Receive State Funeral After Tense Negotiations

After nearly two weeks of behind-the-scenes negotiations, Zambia has finalized funeral plans for former President Edgar Lungu, who died at age 68 in South Africa, where he had been receiving…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Zambia Faces Standoff Over Funeral Plans for Late Former President Edgar Lungu

A power struggle has erupted in Zambia over funeral arrangements for former President Edgar Lungu, who died on Thursday, aged 68, while receiving medical treatment in South Africa. The dispute…

Africa News Now June 11, 2025