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Hichilema’s Second Term: Growth or Grind? | Zambia News
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second five-year term, securing over 2.9 million votes against his opponent’s 1.8 million — a mandate seen by supporters as validation of his economic reforms and mining sector revival. His government, which inherited a debt-ridden nation, is credited with stabilizing the currency, boosting foreign reserves, and attracting renewed investor interest. Yet, opposition voices questioned the election’s integrity, citing security breaches, ballot theft, and intimidation — claims dismissed by Hichilema’s camp as baseless. As he begins his second term…
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