Hakainde Hichilema
Hakainde Hichilema is a Zambian businessman and politician who has been serving as the President of Zambia since August 2021. He is the leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND) and has been a prominent figure in Zambian politics, advocating for economic reforms, anti-corruption measures, and greater accountability in governance. His presidency marks a significant shift in Zambian politics toward a more democratic and transparent government.
Born on Jun 04, 1962 (64 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 9.00 | 0.75% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 445,930 | $350,000 | 2,632$ |
| Tanzania | 1 | 7.00 | 0.33% | +0% | 59,734,213 | 199,780 | $63,000 | 211$ |
| Totals | 2 | 119,042,903 | 645,710 | $413,000 | 2,843$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Tanzania:
Hakainde Hichilema knows what it means to be an opposition politician in Zambia.
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South Africa:
Hakainde Hichilema is taking the oath of office for a second term as Zambia's president.
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Tanzania:
Hakainde Hichilema is the President of the Republic of Zambia and is portrayed as a leader who has made significant efforts to improve the country's economic situation.
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Canada:
Hakainde Hichilema, elected in 2021, is a businessman who has won favour in Zambia’s mining sector with tax cuts and other pro-industry policies.
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China:
Hakainde Hichilema expressed gratitude to Xi Jinping for inviting Zambia to participate in the 'Ten Partnership Actions'.
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Kenya:
Hakainde Hichilema beat incumbent Edgar Lungu in 2021 despite Lungu's vote-buying 'empowerment schemes.'
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South Africa:
Hichilema's economic reforms are seen as a referendum in the upcoming election.
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Tanzania:
Hakainde Hichilema is the President of Zambia and is favored to win a second term in the upcoming election.
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Tanzania:
Hakainde Hichilema is the President of Zambia recognized for his commitment to the Tazara project.
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South Africa:
Lungu did not want his political rival and successor, President Hakainde Hichilema, to be involved in his funeral.
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