Africa-Press – Zambia. Lusaka, Saturday, October, 12, 2025 — President Hakainde Hichilema has called on Zambians to give the UPND an even stronger mandate in the 2026 general elections by voting for the party’s candidates at parliamentary and local government levels.
Speaking during a meeting with UPND provincial, district, and constituency officials from across Lusaka Province at Mulungushi Conference Centre, President Hichilema said a clear majority in Parliament and local councils would enhance good governance and accelerate development.
“Every vote must go toward strengthening the UPND at all levels. When our MPs and councillors work in harmony with government, delivery becomes faster and more effective,” he said.
The President highlighted the New Dawn Administration’s achievements, including free education, which has enabled over 2.3 million children to return to school, and the abolition of examination fees.
He said funds previously spent on luxury ministerial vehicles have been redirected to the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), which has increased from K1.6 million to K40 million per constituency.He also reaffirmed government’s commitment to retirees’ welfare, noting that those who once slept at the Ministry of Finance awaiting payment have now been settled.
On the economy, President Hichilema said Zambia has emerged as the first country to complete debt restructuring since 2020, creating room for growth and investment. Despite the worst drought in living memory, the economy has continued to grow at 5.6% per annum, with no deaths from hunger recorded.
“If it were not for the people of Zambia, I would have died in prison. That is why we must always serve the people first,” he said.
The Head of State also assured citizens that government is addressing power shortages through investment in solar, coal, and hydro projects, including 700MW in Maamba and 100MW in Chisamba, while 500,000 hectares of land have been secured for irrigation to strengthen food security.
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