President Hakainde Hichilema says he has a clear blueprint to double Zambia’s economy if re-elected in the August 2026 General Elections, with a strong focus on unlocking the potential of regional economies.
Speaking during the 2026 Presidential Delivery Unit National Delivery Day at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre, President Hichilema said his administration is targeting sector-specific growth by leveraging the country’s diverse natural and economic resources.
The Head of State explained that the creation of the Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) was aimed at improving efficiency and transforming the culture of public service delivery.
He noted that although the initiative initially faced resistance, it has now gained acceptance across the public sector.
“I wanted us to do things in a more structured way, and I am delighted that what faced resistance before has now been embraced,” he said, adding that he remains committed to improving the livelihoods of Zambia’s citizens.
President Hichilema also commended institutions such as the Zambia Air Force (ZAF), Zambia National Service (ZNS), and the Zambia Correctional Service for their growing involvement in agricultural activities, describing it as part of a broader national vision.
He observed that military institutions around the world are increasingly participating in commercial ventures to support national development.
The President emphasised the need for leadership that prioritises national interest over personal gain, stressing that citizens expect tangible results rather than prolonged processes.
“People want to see results. If processes are not working, change them. We must embrace a culture of delivery in public service,” he said.
BS again. Five years of load shedding, transfer of $80 million to fake accounts in China, delays of paying farmers, fuel prices not going down, $25 million of contract to a two month starter up by Musokotwane, 10 months of unburied former president, for the first time Zambia has political prisoners, Bill 10 changed its name to Bill 7 and the people who said NO now said YES SIR, Tribalism never seen in Nigeria or Kenya but comparable only to racism in some western countries, and a million other failures and corruption
RUBBISH, WHAT 5 YEARS, UPND IS 4 YEARS IN POWER, LOADSHEDDINGS STARTED 2008 BWANA, HAVE YOU FORGOTTEN YOUR PARTY TOLD PEOPLE TO URINATE IN THE KARIBA DAM. WE HAVE A LEADER NOW, PERIOD. THIS PROBLEM WILL BE RESOLVED PERMANENTLY, JUST WATCH! FUEL SHORTAGES HAVE HIT ALL COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD, GET REAL WHAT WOULD PF DO, BORROW MORE FUEL AND NOT PAY, BUT PAY MAHULE KU SALAMA PARK. YOU HAVE TO ACCEPT THATS IN THE PAST, HARDWORK, HARDWORK, HARDWORK …… A COUNTRY IS BEING BUILD SLOWLY.
@HH Nafilwa, you are talking utter nonsense, how do such ant brains as you get into the USA. why don’t you get your ignorant, semi literate self back to clean toilets in the USA.
Sadly I was not talking. Not every statement is thru talking weshilu wee. Wiso taishibe ichisungu? I cannot worst my energy on a praise singing cadre. Thanks.
Blueprint after 5 years!
Is this the way UPND presents its manifesto?
First they attempted to impress us with graphs. Graphs that noone could read. Then they tried gloves but that also couldn’t work because that was Michael Jackson’s trademark.
Now it’s belated blueprints. I suspect they will double, triple,or quadruple our economy- if viewed from Community House.
WHO CALLED A MANIFESTO BWANA UPND HAS MATURE PROCESSES NOT RUN BY A CIGAR SMOKING GUY WHO SAYS MORE MONEY IN THE POCKET AND YOU ALL JUMP, AFTER CONFERENCE UPND WILL PROVIDE A MANIFESTO, THESE ARE JUST GLIMPSES OF WHAT TO COME.
So where’s the economic blueprint ba LT? Are you too lazy to interpret it? Did the President refuse to let you have a look at it? Is it embargoed?
What about the 2021 blueprint Still a dream to us ??
Blueprint from Community House:
1 trip a month in presidential jet instead of 4 trips
1 less motorbike in motorcade from state to Community House
No more timewasting graphs (and gloves)
More yes bwana to Trump and the likes-we need drugs in hospitals
More speeches to be read for me by minister of broadcasting and his staff
JUST SIT DOWN IMWE BA GROUP FLI, WE ARE WORKING, GRAPHS SHOW DATA, WE KNOW YOU ARE DULL. SCHOOL WAS WASTED REALLY. IF YOU TIRED OF SPEECHES PLUCK YOUR EARS OFF SIMPLE. WE COMMUNICATE PROGRESS, VISION AND RESULTS.
Oh dear obviously B*S baffles brains still
Sorry people looks like another 60 years of smoke and mirrors
How sad for those who cant travel frequently