Zambia’s Hichilema Begins Second Term With Economic Expectations

Zambia’s Hichilema Begins Second Term With Economic Expectations

Hakainde Hichilema begins another term with economic recovery, mining and jobs among the key priorities.

LUSAKA — President Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term facing high expectations over Zambia’s economic future.

Debt restructuring and investor confidence remain important achievements of his administration.

However, households continue to face pressure from living costs and unemployment.

The government is expected to focus on mining, infrastructure, jobs and continued economic reforms.

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