HH Files Nomination for 2026 Election

By Masauso Mkwayaya

President Hakainde Hichilema has successfully filed his nomination as UPND Presidential candidate for the August 13, 2026 General Election.

Electoral Commission of Zambia - ECZ - Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis declared valid the nomination of President Hichilema and his running mate, Mutale Nalumango.

Ms. Zaloumis says President Hichilema has, in accordance with the Constitution, satisfied all the requirements for nomination as a Presidential candidate.

And, Speaking to journalists shortly after filing his nomination at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, President Hichilema said the task of convincing Zambians to grant him a second term officially begins now.

President Hichilema says the difficult phase of stabilising the economy has already been undertaken.

He said the next step is to accelerate and sustain national development programmes across the country.

President Hichilema said citizens can already see the progress the UPND administration has delivered in various sectors of the economy.

The President also congratulated other candidates who have successfully filed their nominations for the Presidential election.

And President Hichilema encouraged those who were unsuccessful not to lose hope, but to continue participating in the democratic process.

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