Hichilema’s Reelection Puts Zambia’s Democracy to the Test

Chronology

1. 13-08-2026
   Zambia Election Tests Hichilema’s Economic Record and Democratic Credentials

   3 articles

   Zambia is voting in a presidential, parliamentary and local election centered on whether President Hakainde Hichilema deserves a second term. Hichilema is favored after overseeing debt restructuring, lower inflation, a stronger kwacha, expanded education programs and renewed copp…
2. 18-08-2026
   Hichilema Wins Second Term Amid Economic Hope and Electoral Concerns

   7 articles

   Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has secured a second five-year term with roughly 60 to 61.4 percent of the vote, defeating opposition challenger Brian Mundubile, who won about 38 percent. The victory extends Hichilema’s presidency after a first term marked by debt restructur…
3. 01-09-2026
   Hichilema’s Second Term Tests Zambia’s Democracy

   4 articles

   Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has begun a second five-year term after winning the August 13 election with 60% of the official vote, defeating Brian Mundubile, who received 38%. Although polling was largely peaceful and observers believed Hichilema would likely have won, al…