Speeches
The complete record of speeches delivered by President Hakainde Hichilema — from his inauguration address to National Assembly openings, independence day addresses and international forums.
Progress Made in the Application of National Values and Principles
📍 Parliament Buildings, Lusaka
Madam Speaker,Good morning.In accordance with Article 9(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia, we are pleased to join this august House to...
President Hakainde Hichilema Speech at State Banquet with Ghana President JD Mahama
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
Thank you very much. Let me acknowledge our gracious visitor, President of the Republic of Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama; his dear wife; let me...
New Year Address to the Nation 2026
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
President Hichilema delivered his New Year address to the nation on the eve of 2026, broadcast on ZNBC TV and radio. The address came as Zambia entere...
61st Independence Day Address to the Nation
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
President Hichilema delivered the Independence Day address to the nation on 24 October 2025, marking Zambia's 61st anniversary of independence from Br...
SPEECH BY MR. HAKAINDE HICHILEMA, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA DURING THE OPENING OF THE 5TH SESSION OF THE 13TH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
Madam Speaker,Introduction1. We are honoured to join you today to address the house on this auspicious occasion marking the commencement of the Fifth...
Speech During the Official Opening of the Fifth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly
📍 National Assembly, Lusaka, Zambia
Madam Speaker,Introduction1. We are honoured to join you today to address the house on this auspicious occasion marking the commencement of the Fifth...
National Address on the Progress Made in the Application of National Values and Principles — 2025
📍 National Assembly, Lusaka
Madam Speaker,We are honoured to address this august House on the progress made in the application of National Values and Principles.Over the past fou...
New Year Address to the Nation 2025
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
President Hichilema delivered his New Year address to the nation on the eve of 2025, broadcast on ZNBC TV and radio. The address came at the end of a...
60th Independence Day Address to the Nation
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
President Hichilema delivered the Independence Day address to the nation on 24 October 2024, marking Zambia's 60th anniversary of independence from Br...
Speech During the Opening of the Fourth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly
📍 National Assembly, Lusaka
Madam Speaker,We are honoured to address this august House on the occasion of the opening of the Fourth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly.We...
Speech During the Official Opening of the Fourth Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly
📍 National Assembly, Lusaka, Zambia
Madam Speaker, President Hichilema delivered this address on 13 September 2024 to mark the opening of the Fourth Session of the Thirteenth National A...
National Address on the Progress Made in the Application of National Values and Principles — 2024
📍 National Assembly, Lusaka
Madam Speaker,We are honoured to address this august House on the progress made in the application of National Values and Principles.Our administratio...
New Year Address to the Nation 2024
📍 Masuku, Choma, Southern Province, Zambia
President Hichilema delivered his New Year address to the nation on the eve of 2024, celebrating the New Year alongside citizens in rural Masuku in Ch...
59th Independence Day Address to the Nation
📍 Lusaka, Zambia
President Hichilema delivered the Independence Day address to the nation on 24 October 2023, marking Zambia's 59th anniversary of independence from Br...
Speech During the Opening of the Third Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly
📍 National Assembly, Lusaka
Madam Speaker,We are honoured to address this august House on the occasion of the opening of the Third Session of the Thirteenth National Assembly.In...