Achievements
A record of key milestones and accomplishments across economy, education, health, mining, agriculture, energy, infrastructure and governance under President Hichilema's leadership.
FISP E-Voucher Reform: 730,000 Farmers Migrated
The government migrated 730,000 farmers onto the FISP e-voucher system, removing over 210,000 fraudulent beneficiaries and ensuring genuine farmers re...
No Loss of Life to Hunger During Devastating Drought
Despite the worst drought in living memory during the 2023/2024 season, no life was lost to hunger, following swift implementation of Emergency Social...
2,450 Kilometres of Rural Roads Rehabilitated
Since 2021, the government rehabilitated 2,450 kilometres of rural roads, opening up the country and linking farmers to markets, students to schools,...
Provincial Airports Rehabilitated
The government rehabilitated Kasama, Chipata, Mongu and Solwezi airports, and commenced upgrading Mansa airport and Mfuwe International Airport, with...
TAZARA Concession Agreement Concluded
Negotiations for the concession agreement on the revitalisation of TAZARA railway were concluded, with plans to rehabilitate the railway line, acquire...
Tourist Arrivals Reach Record 2.2 Million
International tourist arrivals increased from 554,000 in 2021 to a record 2.2 million in 2024, the largest in Zambia's history, driven by the visa wai...
Corruption Perception Index Score Improved from 33 to 39
Zambia's Corruption Perception Index score improved from 33 in 2021 to 39 in 2024, with the global ranking rising from 117 to 92 out of 180 countries,...
13 Government Functions Devolved to Local Authorities
The government devolved 13 functions with matching resources from central government to local authorities, accelerating decentralisation and improving...
High Court Established in All 10 Provinces
The government expanded the High Court to all ten provinces of Zambia, improving access to justice for all citizens regardless of location, alongside...
Over 2,000 Boreholes and 491 Piped Water Schemes Constructed
Since 2021, the government constructed more than 2,000 boreholes and 491 piped water schemes, and rehabilitated 671 boreholes, benefiting over 687,000...
2,700 Water and Sanitation Facilities Built Through CDF
Using the enhanced Constituency Development Fund, the government constructed more than 2,700 water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in public places...
Eight Mines Operational by 2024, Up from Two in 2021
When President Hichilema assumed office in August 2021, only two mines were operational in Zambia, with the sector operating at below 30 percent capac...
Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduced
Reduced the Maternal Mortality Ratio from 252 (2018) to 187 (2024) per 100,000 live births, and the Neonatal Mortality Ratio from 27 to 17 deaths per...
Zambia Becomes Largest Maize Seed Producer in Sub-Saharan Africa
With the completion of the Bayer Itaba seed production facility in Kabwe, Zambia became the largest maize seed producer in sub-Saharan Africa, exporti...
Kalengwa Mine Reopened After 47 Years
The government commissioned the re-opening of Kalengwa mine in Mufumbwe district, which had been closed for nearly 47 years, creating new employment o...