# Zambian political and sectoral support for Hichilema > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zambian-political-and-sectoral-support-for-hichilema > Updated: 2026-09-13T07:30:00.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: 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. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zambian-lawmakers-navigate-political-shifts-and-government-cooperation ### 2026-08-25: 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zambia-association-of-musicians-backs-president-hichilema --- Cite as: Zambian political and sectoral support for Hichilema. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/zambian-political-and-sectoral-support-for-hichilema