Achievements
A record of key milestones and accomplishments across economy, education, health, mining, agriculture, energy, infrastructure and governance under President Hichilema's leadership.
Free Education Entrenched in Law and Pension System Reformed
President Hakainde Hichilema assented to five landmark pieces of legislation at a State House ceremony on 4 June 2026, cementing key social protection...
2.5 Million Children Returned to School Under Free Education Policy
Since the introduction of the free education policy in 2022, over 2.5 million children who had previously dropped out of school returned to the classr...
Record 70% Grade 12 Pass Rate Achieved in 2025
In 2025, Zambia recorded an impressive Grade 12 pass rate of 70 percent in public schools — the highest ever in the history of the country. President...
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...
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...
166 New Secondary Schools Under Construction
The government commenced construction of 166 new secondary schools across the country, scheduled for completion in 2026, to accommodate the surge in l...
Free Education Policy Introduced
The government abolished school fees at public primary and secondary schools, enabling over 2.3 million learners to return to school and ensuring that...