Commitment to Double Zambia's Economy by 2031
Latest Tanzania economy news · Commitment to Double Zambia's Economy by 2031 explained · 2031 updates · updated Aug 19, 2026 · economy news · GDP · investment
TLDR
- Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected as President of Zambia on August 13, 2026, winning 60.49% of the votes cast.
- The election results showed Hichilema received 2,965,326 votes, while his main opponent, Brian Mundubile, received 1,856,217 votes, a difference of 1,109,109 votes.
- A total of 8,786,300 voters were registered for the election, with Hichilema's party, the United Party for National Development (UPND), focusing on economic growth and job creation.
- Hichilema's administration aims to double Zambia's economy by 2031, creating two million jobs through investments in various sectors including agriculture and industry.
- The government plans to address electricity shortages by increasing production and improving energy infrastructure, alongside boosting copper and mineral production.