Lusaka, Zambia – President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed confidence that within the next year or two, the evidence of Zambia’s economic recovery and development will be unambiguous and beyond debate.
Speaking at the official opening of the 2025 Zambia Anti-Corruption Conference in Lusaka, the President stated that the rebound is already underway, fueled by a reformed approach to public affairs management and a intensified anti-corruption drive.
“We believe that, in the sum total of things, over time, Zambians will see development and the economy rebounding. It is already happening, but there is still debate. In a year or two, there will be no debate at all. Everything will be clear,” President Hichilema said.
He directly linked economic progress to the government’s fight against corruption, highlighting key measures such as strengthening legislation to prevent a recurrence of unsustainable debt accumulation. The President also emphasized enhancing collaboration between law enforcement agencies to protect citizens who report corruption from exposure or intimidation.
Noting that corruption erodes development and public trust, President Hichilema pointed to improved cooperation with the Office of the Auditor General. He outlined a strategy of supplementing the Auditor General’s office with external forensic expertise from the market to build stronger cases for prosecution.
“You will see more of that going forward, and it will give us a stronger basis for prosecution,” he said, expressing optimism for more convictions in high-profile cases, such as those related to the Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMSA), as a result of detailed forensic audit work.
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