Achievements
A record of key milestones and accomplishments across economy, education, health, mining, agriculture, energy, infrastructure and governance under President Hichilema's leadership.
School Feeding Programme Expanded to 106 Districts
The home-grown school feeding programme was expanded to 106 districts, reaching over 4.6 million learners in 2025, up from 1.9 million in 2021. The pr...
Over K16 Billion Disbursed Through CDF Since 2022
Since 2022, over K16 billion has been disbursed through the enhanced Constituency Development Fund, enabling construction of roads, schools, health ce...
Social Cash Transfer Beneficiaries Increased to 1.5 Million Households
The number of beneficiary households on the Social Cash Transfer programme increased from 895,000 in 2021 to 1.5 million in 2025, with the transfer va...
2.4 Million People Supported Through Cash for Work Programme
Since its introduction in August 2024, the Cash for Work programme benefited 2.4 million vulnerable people, providing income support while contributin...
Online Public Services Increased from 116 to 368
The number of public services available online through ZamPortal increased from 116 in 2021 to 368 in 2025, improving citizens' access to government s...
Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 2025
Facilitated the enactment of the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 2025, introducing a mixed-member proportional representation system,...
Fiscal Deficit Reduced from 9% to Under 6% of GDP
Through disciplined fiscal management, the government reduced the fiscal deficit from over nine percent of GDP in 2020 to under six percent by 2024, r...
Average GDP Growth of 5.2% (2021-2024)
Zambia's economy grew at an average rate of 5.2 percent between 2021 and 2024, more than three times the 1.5 percent average recorded between 2017 and...
42,000 Teachers Recruited Since 2022
The government recruited 42,000 teachers since 2022 to address the teacher deficit and improve the quality of education across Zambia, with a further...
1.6 Million School Desks Procured
Over 1.6 million desks were procured for schools across the country, ensuring that no child has to sit on the floor while learning. Over 670,000 were...
TEVET Student Enrolment More Than Doubled
Student enrolment in TEVET institutions increased to 96,000 in 2024 from 38,000 in 2021, including a surge in female student participation to 45,000 f...
282 New Health Facilities Constructed
Since 2021, the government constructed 282 new health facilities across the country, including seven level-1 hospitals, 111 mini-hospitals, 33 health...
18,000 Health Workers Recruited
The government recruited 18,000 health workers since taking office to address critical staffing shortages in health facilities across Zambia, with a f...
Medicine Availability Doubled to 85%
The availability of medicines and medical supplies in health facilities more than doubled from 44 percent in 2021 to 85 percent, following reforms to...
Immunisation Coverage for Children Increased to 81%
Immunisation coverage for children under one year increased from 75 percent in 2022 to 81 percent in 2024, reflecting improved healthcare delivery and...