Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in Tuesday for a second five-year term in office.
Hichilema and Vice President Mutale Nalumango took the oath of office at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka, the country's capital, in the presence of Zambian citizens, regional leaders and representatives of foreign governments and international organizations.
In his address, Hichilema thanked Zambians for supporting him and his government for another mandate in office, saying that the next five years will be based on growing the economy to ensure citizens' benefit.
"I will continue to be a servant president for all the people of Zambia," he said.
Hichilema said his administration would accelerate infrastructure development and industrial transformation in Zambia, promote diversification across mining, agriculture, tourism, and energy, and increase investment in education, skills development, and healthcare.
He also pledged to deepen economic empowerment for women and youth, strengthen social protection for the poor and vulnerable, and create more jobs, business opportunities, and fiscal revenues.
Hichilema, 64, was first elected president of Zambia in 2021 and was re-elected in the August presidential election.
Hichilema sworn in as Zambian president for 2nd term
