Achievements
A record of key milestones and accomplishments across economy, education, health, mining, agriculture, energy, infrastructure and governance under President Hichilema's leadership.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Constitutional Amendment to Guarantee Representation for Women and Youth
Constitutional reforms through Amendment Bill No. 7 of 2025 guaranteed representation for women, youth and persons with disabilities at all levels of...
Online Public Services Increased from 116 to 368
The number of public services available online through ZamPortal increased from 116 in 2021 to 368 in 2025, improving citizens' access to government s...
Corruption Perception Index Score Improved from 33 to 39
Zambia's Corruption Perception Index score improved from 33 in 2021 to 39 in 2024, with the global ranking rising from 117 to 92 out of 180 countries,...
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...
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...
Economic and Financial Crimes Court Established
The government established a specialised Economic and Financial Crimes Court to expedite disposal of corruption and economic crime cases, reducing bac...