Also known as: President Hakainde Hichilema · Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema · Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema · President Hichilema
Hakainde Hichilema — President of Zambia, re-elected in August 2026 with 60 percent of votes and sworn in for second term in September 2026.
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President Ruto congratulates Zambia's Hichilema on re-election By Moses Kinyanjui August 18, 2026 03:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter President William Ruto and his Zambian counterpart Hakainde Hichilema …
President Ruto congratulates Zambia's Hichilema on re-electionCapital News
LUSAKA, Zambia, Aug 18 — Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing a 60pc share of the vote, the electoral commission has announced. …
Zambia’s president wins second term with 60pc of the voteCitizen Digital
Zambia's Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of vote By AFP August 18, 2026 07:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Zambian incumbent President and United Party for National Development (UPND) presidential ca …
Zambia's Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of voteThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeHakainde Hichilema, who secured a second term as Zambia's president on Tuesday, built a business empire before first winning the presidency in 2021, but says he remains at heart an ordinary "cattle boy". …
Zambia's Hichilema: 'cattle boy' and two-time presidentThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeZambia's President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with 60 percent of votes cast last week, the electoral commission announced Tuesday, after a race critics said was tightly managed by his government. …
Zambia's Hichilema wins re-electionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePresident William Ruto and Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. …
'A testament to unwavering dedication,' Ruto hails Zambia's Hichilema on re-electionThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeZambian President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term, results showed on Tuesday, after a tumultuous election that saw his main challenger mount an unexpectedly strong showing and vow to contest the outcome. …
Zambian president wins re-election in turbulent voteCitizen Digital
Zambia's Hichilema leads presidential vote count By Reuters August 17, 2026 07:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema greets United Party for National Development (UPND) su …
Zambia's Hichilema leads presidential vote countCitizen Digital
Kenyan linked to election interference plot in Zambia arrested By Kenneth Gachie August 14, 2026 11:27 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema. …
Kenyan linked to election interference plot in Zambia arrestedThe Standard
… President Hakainde Hichilema, who has been in power since 2021, faced off against his main challenger among the 14 contenders -- Brian Mundubile, a 55-year-old former minister in the previous Patriotic Front (PF) government. …
Zambia suspends vote counting nationwide citing violencePresident William Ruto sent a message of condolence to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho and Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi delivered the message during the funeral in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on Monday.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto sent a message of condolence to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Ali Hassan Joho and Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi delivered the message during the funeral in Kizimkazi, South Unguja, on Monday.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, died on Monday while receiving treatment for a heart condition at a hospital in Zanzibar. African leaders from Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia, Somalia and Zambia have expressed solidarity with President Samia and the Tanzanian people.
7 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece argues that elections test democracy when losing sides dispute results and challenge State institutions to prove credibility, citing Zambia's August 13 election where President-elect Hakainde Hichilema won with 60.49 per cent of valid votes but post-election disputes remain part of the political conversation.
6 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Ruto said at Zambia's presidential inauguration that political contests should not undermine national unity, stability and development, and that African leaders must compete vigorously without becoming enemies or excluding others.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto, speaking at Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration in Lusaka, called for Kenya and Zambia to deepen trade and investment relationships, saying bilateral friendship should be measured by economic opportunities, job creation, and infrastructure development.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto called on African countries to move beyond political liberation and pursue economic independence through industrialisation, manufacturing and intra-African trade, arguing that Africa's next historic task is to convert its natural resources, markets and young population into prosperity for its people.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto, speaking at Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's inauguration in Lusaka, called on African leaders to ensure political competition does not turn into national conflict. Ruto invoked Kenya's 2027 General Election, urging political actors to compete peacefully without treating opponents as enemies or excluding any group, emphasizing that no political victory should be greater than national unity.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto travelled to Zambia on September 1, 2026, to attend the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema, who was re-elected on August 18, 2026, with 60 per cent of votes cast on August 13. Ruto said the victory will strengthen bilateral ties between Kenya and Zambia and expand cooperation between the two states.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto departed for Zambia to attend President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration ceremony, joining other African leaders and dignitaries. The visit underscores Kenya's diplomatic and economic ties with Zambia and the wider region.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
President William Ruto departed for Lusaka on September 1 to attend the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, who won re-election in August with about 60 per cent of the vote and will be sworn in for a second term alongside running mate Mutale Nalumango.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term after winning 60 per cent of August's vote, while opposition runner-up Brian Mundubile remained jailed on treason charges. The election was marked by allegations of intimidation and pro-government bias, with security operations against the opposition resulting in arrests and a former cabinet minister's death.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Speaking at Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's second-term inauguration, President William Ruto called on African leaders to ensure political competition does not degenerate into national conflict, saying elections should determine who governs but never who belongs to a country. He stressed that democracy is tested most when citizens and leaders disagree, and urged African countries to strengthen institutions and respect the rule of law.
1 September 2026 · The Standard →
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who finished second to President Hakainde Hichilema in the August 13 election, has been charged with treason along with his running mate Makebi Zulu. Mundubile was taken into custody on Thursday after police said they found rifles and military equipment at his home.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason after disputing the results of the country's recent presidential election, in which incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term with 60% of the vote. Mundubile received 38% and 17 others, including his running mate, have also been charged with treason.
30 August 2026 · Capital News →
Brian Mundubile, who finished second in Zambia's August 13 election, has been charged with treason along with his running mate Makebi Zulu. Police allege he posed a national security threat after security forces found rifles and military equipment at his home following the vote, though both men deny the allegations.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
Brian Mundubile, runner-up in Zambia's disputed August presidential election, was taken into police custody Thursday on treason allegations after two weeks in hiding. Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu are being held in connection with alleged national security threats, which Mundubile has dismissed as fabricated.
28 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambian authorities closed the country's top courts on Monday, the last day opposition leader Brian Mundubile could file a challenge to the disputed August 13 election results in which he came second to President Hakainde Hichilema. A judiciary memorandum cited "security reasons" for the closure, while police said security assessments were ongoing.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zambia's cabinet announced that President Hakainde Hichilema will be sworn in for a second term on September 1, after winning re-election with around 60 percent of the vote, despite opposition leader Brian Mundubile's allegations of fraud and vow to challenge the result in court. A petition challenging the result was submitted to the chief justice's private email on the final day of the filing window after courts were closed for "security reasons," creating uncertainty about whether the Constitutional Court will accept it.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambia closed its entire court system on Monday, the last day for filing court challenges to August 13 presidential election results, citing "security reasons." The closure drew criticism from legal and rights groups, as it prevented opposition leader Brian Mundubile from lodging his planned objection to results that gave President Hakainde Hichilema around 60 percent of the vote.
24 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambian police summoned opposition leader Brian Mundubile for questioning over alleged national security threats days after an August 13 election that gave President Hakainde Hichilema a second term. Mundubile finished second and has vowed to challenge the results in court; police have not specified the nature of the threats but referenced "alarming activities" at premises linked to him and his running mate.
21 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has congratulated Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on winning re-election with 60 per cent of votes cast on August 13, defeating 13 challengers, saying the victory will anchor Hichilema's visionary leadership and strengthen bilateral ties between Kenya and Zambia.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Hakainde Hichilema has been re-elected for a second five-year term after securing 60% of the vote, the electoral commission announced, with his closest challenger Brian Mundubile receiving 38%. The result came after a contested process in which Mundubile claimed voting irregularities without evidence and opposition figures were arrested on suspicion of plotting insurrection.
18 August 2026 · Capital News →
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with 60 percent of votes cast, the electoral commission announced Tuesday. The election was largely peaceful but critics said the race was tightly managed by the government and the run-up was marked by opposition claims of intimidation, arrests, violence and irregularities.
18 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hakainde Hichilema, a 64-year-old businessman who first won the presidency in 2021, secured a second term on August 13 with around 60 percent of votes against rival Brian Mundubile. He credits his re-election to steering Zambia through economic turnaround efforts including debt restructuring and free education, though critics note economic gains have not reached the majority living on less than $3 a day.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with 60 percent of votes cast, the electoral commission announced Tuesday, after a race critics said was tightly managed by his government. Thursday's election in the copper-rich nation was largely peaceful, though opposition claims of intimidation, arrests, violence and irregularities tainted the run-up.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has congratulated Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election, describing his victory as evidence of Zambians' trust in his leadership. Hichilema secured a second term with about 60 per cent of the vote, defeating Brian Mundubile who polled roughly 38 per cent.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term with around 60 percent of the vote, but his main challenger Brian Mundubile, who scored around 38 percent, vowed to contest the result and alleged intimidation marred the campaign. International observers echoed opposition concerns about the election's integrity.
18 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Hakainde Hichilema held 54.82% of votes with nearly half of constituencies declared in Zambia's elections held on Thursday, putting him on track for re-election without a runoff if he maintains the overall majority. His main challenger, Brian Mundubile, was in second place with 43% of the declared votes.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A 56-year-old Kenyan man named Michael Njuka was arrested in Zambia during an intelligence-led operation by defence and security agencies. He is alleged to have been contracted to engage in cyber activities targeting critical State systems ahead of Zambia's General Election on August 13, 2026.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Zambia's electoral commission suspended nationwide vote counting on Friday following reports of violence in some districts, including attacks on poll staff and theft of marked ballot papers. The election, held Thursday, saw incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema face challenger Brian Mundubile among 14 contenders in a vote focused on economic hardship.
14 August 2026 · The Standard →