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Zambian political and sectoral support for Hichilema

Overview

Following the 2026 general election in Zambia, various sectors and political figures have signaled support for President Hakainde Hichilema’s administration.

The Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) announced its backing for Hichilema’s second term, expressing a desire to transition the creative sector from an informal “hustle” into a structured industry through government partnerships. ZAM emphasized the need for intellectual property protection and economic stability to support artists.

In the political sphere, lawmakers are navigating shifts toward government cooperation. Patrick Mucheleka, MP for Luwingu Central, returned to Parliament under the United Party for National Development (UPND) ticket. Additionally, Vincent Mwale, the MP for Chipangali and a former Patriotic Front minister, pledged to support the President’s growth agenda, citing a need to prioritize national development and economic stability over partisan politics.

Entities

Hakainde Hichilema · Zambia · Zambia Association of Musicians · United Party for National Development · Vincent Mwale

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 9 sources
    Zambian lawmakers navigate political shifts and government cooperation

    Zambian MPs Patrick Mucheleka and Vincent Mwale are navigating political shifts, with Mwale pledging to support President Hakainde Hichilema’s growth agenda to prioritize national development.

  2. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Zambia Association of Musicians backs President Hichilema

    The Zambia Association of Musicians has pledged support for President Hakainde Hichilema’s second term, seeking to transform the creative sector into a structured industry through government partnership.

Sources

africa-press.net · africazine.com · efficacynews.africa · makanday.org · maravipost.com · nehandaradio.com · realnewsmagazine.net · thecooldown.com · zambiamonitor.com · zambianeconomist.com · zambianobserver.com · zambianstreets.com · zedgossip.net