Hakainde Hichilema’s rhetorical speeches to the outside world continue to raise eyebrows among concerned citizens.”

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/01/27/hh-emphasizes-zambias-natural-resources-in-face-of-climate-change-challenges-but-mmembe-raises-concerns-over-food-crisis/

PeP President Tembo drew attention to a pattern of extrajudicial incarceration under President Hichilema’s administration, citing the case of Honorable Mumbi Phiri.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/06/06/pep-president-condemns-continued-incarceration-of-dr-christopher-zumani-zimba-without-trial/

President Hichilema’s stance on the matter is likely to divide public opinion in Zambia, with some supporting the government’s position and others advocating for more rights and protections for the LGBTQI community.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/03/14/president-hichilema-reaffirms-zambias-opposition-to-gay-and-lesbian-activities/

Speaking during President Hakainde Hichilema’s visit to the Copperbelt, Mr. Kabuswe said Government has told Vedanta to pay all suppliers and contractors, to invest in mining development and to run the mine efficiently as some of the conditions.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/02/17/mines-minister-reveals-conditions-the-the-government-has-given-indian-investor-vedanta-mineral-resources/

The Socialist Party spokesperson also took issue with President Hichilema’s alleged abuse of the police, arguing that it would undermine their professionalism and compromise their integrity.

Source: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2023/05/04/socialist-party-accuses-zambias-president-of-using-state-apparatus-to-intimidate-former-president-lungu/