What are the latest news in Zambia? September 1st, 2026
Presidential Inauguration for a Second Term
President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice President Mutale Nalumango are sworn in for a second five-year term at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka. The ceremony follows the August 13 presidential election, in which official results declared Hichilema the winner with approximately 60% of the vote. Several regional leaders, including the presidents of Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, attended the event. The Star+ 2Post-Election Political Tension and Treason Charges
Main opposition candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, alongside several associates, have been detained and charged with treason following accusations by authorities of plotting an armed insurrection. Mundubile and the opposition have rejected the charges and disputed the official election results, citing irregularities. The Star+ 1Economic Updates
- Inflation: Zambia’s annual inflation rate eased to 6.2% for the month of August, driven primarily by lower domestic food and fuel prices. www.zambiamonitor.com
- Fiscal Strategy: The Zambian government is opening national public consultations on the 2027–2031 Medium-Term Revenue Strategy while managing currency pressures on the Kwacha despite ongoing gains from external debt restructuring. www.zambiamonitor.com