Presidential Hopeful Mudolo Pledges to “Rewire” Zambia’s Economy

Presidential aspirant Willah Mudolo has declared himself the candidate capable of fundamentally restructuring Zambia’s struggling economy. Positioning himself as an engineer rather than a politician, he argues the country needs a complete redesign, not superficial fixes.

Mudolo, a Global Finance Engineer by profession, contends that Zambia has spent over six decades celebrating minimal economic progress while poverty, poor housing, and limited opportunities persist for most citizens. He likens the current economic model to a broken engine requiring radical re-engineering, not cosmetic repairs or slogans.

Citing persistent load-shedding, factory closures, and struggling industries, Mudolo warns that Zambia cannot compete globally with unreliable energy and outdated economic systems. “We cannot build a 21st-century economy on 19th-century energy reliability,” he stated.

He asserts that incremental growth has failed and that Zambia needs a “bold leap” to secure a prosperous future. His vision, termed “economic re-engineering,” aims for a five- to ten-fold expansion of the economy by attracting tens of billions of dollars in investments into mining, agriculture, energy, and technology.

Central to his plan is empowering youth as skilled drivers of a modern, high-value economy, rather than merely as job seekers. Mudolo criticizes decades of attempting to repair a system he says was never designed to benefit the majority, advocating instead for leadership focused on long-term national performance beyond election cycles.

As the 2026 elections approach, Mudolo is framing his candidacy around a blueprint for a new economic future, presenting himself as a problem-solver rather than a career politician.