Zambia's Hichilema Vows Jobs, Growth in Second Term

Zambia's Hichilema Vows Jobs, Growth in Second Term

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 from stabilising the economy to delivering tangible progress.

Zambia’s president sworn in for second term

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term following a disputed election and the arrest of his main opponent on treason charges. Hichilema, credited with stabilising the economy, swept to victory on August 13 with 60 per cent of the vote, according to official results. Runner-up Brian Mundubile, who received [...]

Zambia's president sworn in for second term

Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term following a disputed election and the arrest of his main opponent on treason charges. Hichilema, credited with stabilising the economy, swept to victory on August 13 with 60 per cent of the vote, according to official results. Runner-up Brian Mundubile, who received …

THE GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA IN SUMMARY: THE NEXT FIVE YEARS

THE GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA IN SUMMARY: THE NEXT FIVE YEARS 🇿🇲 President Hakainde Hichilema’s inauguration speech placed a clear assignment before the country. Zambia must move from economic stabilisation to growth, jobs and prosperity that reach every household. The President highlighted debt restructuring, record international reserves, lower inflation, a stabilised kwacha and improved investor confidence […] The post THE GROW ZAMBIA AGENDA IN SU…

From Stabilisation to Growth: Can the “Grow Zambia Agenda” Transform the Economy? Analysis of the President’s inauguration speech.

By Prof Lubinda Haabazoka President Hakainde Hichilema’s 2026 inauguration speech sets out a clear economic direction for his second term: Zambia must move from macroeconomic stabilisation to accelerated growth, expansion, opportunity and prosperity. This transition is both necessary and timely. During the first term, the Government concentrated on restructuring external debt, rebuilding international reserves, reducing […] The post From Stabili…