Achievements
A record of key milestones and accomplishments across economy, education, health, mining, agriculture, energy, infrastructure and governance under President Hichilema's leadership.
13 Government Functions Devolved to Local Authorities
The government devolved 13 functions with matching resources from central government to local authorities, accelerating decentralisation and improving...
High Court Established in All 10 Provinces
The government expanded the High Court to all ten provinces of Zambia, improving access to justice for all citizens regardless of location, alongside...
Over 2,000 Boreholes and 491 Piped Water Schemes Constructed
Since 2021, the government constructed more than 2,000 boreholes and 491 piped water schemes, and rehabilitated 671 boreholes, benefiting over 687,000...
2,700 Water and Sanitation Facilities Built Through CDF
Using the enhanced Constituency Development Fund, the government constructed more than 2,700 water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in public places...
Eight Mines Operational by 2024, Up from Two in 2021
When President Hichilema assumed office in August 2021, only two mines were operational in Zambia, with the sector operating at below 30 percent capac...
Zambia Becomes Largest Maize Seed Producer in Sub-Saharan Africa
With the completion of the Bayer Itaba seed production facility in Kabwe, Zambia became the largest maize seed producer in sub-Saharan Africa, exporti...
Kalengwa Mine Reopened After 47 Years
The government commissioned the re-opening of Kalengwa mine in Mufumbwe district, which had been closed for nearly 47 years, creating new employment o...
$2 Billion Barrick Lumwana Super Pit Expansion Commissioned
Works on the $2 billion Barrick Lumwana Mine Super Pit Expansion Project were commissioned. The project, scheduled for completion in 2028, will add 24...
Chimwemwe Level 1 Hospital Commissioned in Kitwe
President Hichilema officially commissioned the Chimwemwe Level One Hospital in Kitwe District, Copperbelt Province, on 22 August 2024. The 80-bed sta...
Ammonia and Urea Plant Becomes Operational
The ammonia and urea plant at United Capital Fertiliser Zambia Limited became operational, positioning Zambia as a net exporter of ammonia and urea, p...
166 New Secondary Schools Under Construction
The government commenced construction of 166 new secondary schools across the country, scheduled for completion in 2026, to accommodate the surge in l...
Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway Under Construction
Significant progress was recorded on the Lusaka-Ndola Dual Carriageway, connecting the capital with Zambia's key mining and industrial hubs on the Cop...
Inflation Reduced from 24.4% to Single Digits
Inflation fell sharply from 24.4 percent in August 2021 to 8.9 percent by the end of 2023, reflecting the effectiveness of monetary and fiscal reforms...
Access to Information Act Signed into Law
The Access to Information Act was signed into law on 15 December 2023, marking a significant milestone in enhancing transparency and accountability in...
$1.1 Billion Mopani Copper Mine Investment Unlocked
Through a joint venture with International Resource Holdings via ZCCM-IH, the government unlocked $1.1 billion into Mopani Copper Mines, revamping ope...