Achievements
A record of key milestones and accomplishments across economy, education, health, mining, agriculture, energy, infrastructure and governance under President Hichilema's leadership.
Free Education Entrenched in Law and Pension System Reformed
President Hakainde Hichilema assented to five landmark pieces of legislation at a State House ceremony on 4 June 2026, cementing key social protection...
President Hichilema Pardons 1,505 Inmates Ahead of Africa Freedom Day
President Hakainde Hichilema exercised his prerogative of mercy on 1,505 inmates on 24 May 2026, in commemoration of Africa Freedom Day. Of the total,...
Yuka Mission Hospital Maternity Annex, Children's Ward and Radiology Unit Commissioned
President Hichilema commissioned a new maternity annex, children's ward, and radiology unit at Yuka Mission Hospital in Kalabo District, Western Provi...
Luanginga and Silanda Bridges Commissioned in Kalabo District
President Hichilema commissioned the Luanginga and Silanda Bridges across the Luanginga River in Kalabo District, Western Province, on 6 May 2026. The...
Mongu-Limulunga Road Commissioned in Western Province
President Hichilema commissioned the Mongu-Limulunga Road in Western Province on 5 May 2026, during a two-day tour of duty to the province. The road i...
136MW Itimpi Phase 2 Solar Power Plant Commissioned on the Copperbelt
President Hichilema commissioned the Itimpi Phase 2 Solar Power Plant in Kitwe, Copperbelt Province, on 30 April 2026. The 136-megawatt facility, deve...
50MW Mabumba Solar Power Plant Commissioned in Mansa, Luapula Province
President Hichilema commissioned the 50-megawatt Mabumba Solar Power Plant in Chief Mabumba area of Mansa District, Luapula Province, on 24 April 2026...
2.5 Million Children Returned to School Under Free Education Policy
Since the introduction of the free education policy in 2022, over 2.5 million children who had previously dropped out of school returned to the classr...
4.9 Million Citizens Now Have Access to Clean Water
Under the Hichilema administration, access to clean and safe water has been significantly expanded, with 4.9 million citizens now benefiting from impr...
Largest-Ever Asset Recovery from Corruption Achieved
The Hichilema administration achieved the largest-ever recovery of assets from corruption in Zambia's history. This milestone was made possible throug...
CDF Increased 25-Fold from K1.6m to K40m Per Constituency
The Constituency Development Fund was increased from K1.6 million in 2021 to K40 million in 2026, empowering communities to drive their own developmen...
Record 70% Grade 12 Pass Rate Achieved in 2025
In 2025, Zambia recorded an impressive Grade 12 pass rate of 70 percent in public schools — the highest ever in the history of the country. President...
IBA and ZNBC Acts Passed to Promote Broadcasting Independence
In 2025, the Hichilema administration passed the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA) Act No. 26 of 2025 and the Zambia National Broadcasting Corp...
National Budget Over 80% Locally Financed
Under President Hichilema's fiscal reform agenda, Zambia's national budget has become over 80 percent locally financed — a historic milestone in the c...
Named Among The Telegraph's World Leaders of 2025
President Hakainde Hichilema was named among The Telegraph's World Leaders of 2025, the prestigious British newspaper's annual recognition of global l...