# Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema sworn in for second term

https://mins.news/en/item/41338

- CGTN, 2026-09-01 18:11 UTC
- Politics
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> Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema took the oath of office for a second five-year term at Lusaka’s National Heroes Stadium. He won the August 13 election with 60% of valid votes, defeating Brian Mundubile, and the judiciary confirmed that no presidential petition was filed within the constitutional deadline.

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