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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).
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Won the 2021 election with a landslide 59% vote
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President of Zambia
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).
Successfully negotiated a $6.3 billion debt restructuring deal (2023)
Removed the death penalty and defamation of the president laws
Stabilized the Zambian Kwacha and lowered inflation initially
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CEO, Grant Thornton Zambia
Businessman (Cattle Ranching, Property)
Opposition Leader (UPND)
President of Zambia (2021–Present)
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Criticism over the rising cost of living and fuel prices post-subsidy removal
Accusations of being too pro-Western/pro-American in foreign policy
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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).
Hakainde Hichilema is affiliated with United Party for National Development (UPND).
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Senator for Bomet County
Bomet
