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President of Zambia
Born
1962(64 yrs)
County
Monze
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Hakainde Hichilema (born 4 June 1962), often known as "HH", is the 7th President of Zambia, serving since August 2021. A wealthy businessman and cattle rancher, he ran for president five times before finally winning in a landslide. His victory was celebrated as a triumph for democracy. He has focused on restructuring Zambia's massive debt, attracting foreign investment, and strengthening the currency (Kwacha).
Won the 2021 election with a landslide 59% vote
Successfully negotiated a $6.3 billion debt restructuring deal (2023)
Removed the death penalty and defamation of the president laws
Criticism over the rising cost of living and fuel prices post-subsidy removal
Accusations of being too pro-Western/pro-American in foreign policy
Stabilized the Zambian Kwacha and lowered inflation initially
