Hichilema Named Global Reform Leader

Published: 06 Jan, 2026 06:42 Sources: S1 S2 Category: Politics Language: English Country: Zambia

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The Telegraph named President Hakainde Hichilema among its World Leaders of 2025, citing Zambia’s economic recovery under his leadership. The paper noted progress in debt restructuring, fiscal discipline and restored investor confidence after Zambia’s 2020 default. Despite drought-related setbacks, growth is forecast to exceed 5% in 2025, driven largely by mining expansion and institutional reforms. The World Leaders of 2025 list highlights heads of government who made a significant global impact over the past year.