President Hakainde Hichilema To Hold Press Conference Today

Republican President Hakainde Hichilema announced yesterday morning that he will be holding a press conference today at 2pm. This will be the first press address to the media after his return from the United States of America where he attended the 76th United Nations, General Assembly.

The president is likely to be asked questions ranging from anything between how his party intend to create new branches in the market, to issues of gay rights that have come up following the visit of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair.

On Wednesday afternoon the President held talks with Mr Blair on the possible collaboration between Zambia and the Tony Blair Institute for global change.

Hichilema said that the collaboration with the Tony Blair Institute for global change should be based on common interests for the betterment of the people and that the institute is carrying out commendable work and hopes it will be able to assist Zambia in its quest to make the lives of the people better.

President Hichilema said his administration wants to do things differently by interacting and working with countries in the region as well as focusing on global trade and investment, noting that this is what will accelerate change and offer opportunities for employment.

HH said the country’s vaccination program has been limited due to the cost of vaccines and expressed his thanks to the British government for its support towards the Covax. He also expressed gratitude for the relationship that Zambia and the United Kingdom have enjoyed over the years and hoped that it would only continue to grow for the good of both nations.

The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with the British government and the British people in an array of sectors.

In response, Mr. Blair said there is enormous interest in Zambia by the Bristish in HH’s presidency. The Former British Prime Minister said there is a great revival of hope for Zambia and that he was immensely impressed by the conversation he had had with The Zambian President.

Mr. Blair said his institute stands ready to help the new dawn administration.