# Hakainde Hichilema

_President of Zambia since 2021_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Hakainde Hichilema, often known by his initials HH and the nickname "Bally", is a Zambian businessman, farmer, and politician who is the seventh and current president of Zambia since 24 August 2021. Since the death of Guy Scott in 2026, he is the only living person who has been president of Zambia.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 4 June 1962 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Monze District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Zambia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185#P27))
- **Occupation:** economist; politician; entrepreneur ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185#P106))
- **Political party:** United Party for National Development ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185#P102))
- **Education:** University of Zambia; University of Birmingham ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185#P69))
- **Spouse:** Mutinta Hichilema ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Zambia (since 24 August 2021 · BS 7 Bhadra 2078 onwards) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185#P39))
- **X (Twitter):** HHichilema ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185#P2002))
- **Facebook:** hakainde.hichilema ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185#P2013))
- **Instagram:** hhichilema ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185#P2003))

## Questions

**When was Hakainde Hichilema born?**  
Hakainde Hichilema was born on 4 June 1962 in Monze District.

**What positions has Hakainde Hichilema held?**  
Positions held by Hakainde Hichilema include: President of Zambia (since 24 August 2021).

**Where did Hakainde Hichilema study?**  
Hakainde Hichilema was educated at University of Zambia, University of Birmingham.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Hakainde Hichilema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hakainde_Hichilema) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q717185](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q717185) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Hakainde Hichilema in Japan on February 6, 2025 (cropped).jpg by Cabinet Public Relations Office of the Cabinet Secretariat (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hakainde_Hichilema_in_Japan_on_February_6,_2025_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Hakainde Hichilema, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Hakainde Hichilema in Japan on February 6, 2025 (cropped).jpg — Cabinet Public Relations Office of the Cabinet Secretariat, CC BY 4.0.

## Cite this page

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