Hichilema picks live call, dismisses sickness claims, assures farmers on payments

[Zambian Observer - Zambia] - 20/01/2026

Hichilema picks live call, dismisses sickness claims, assures farmers on payments PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema last evening personally dismissed rumours about his health and assured farmers of pending payments after unexpectedly picking a live phone call on a live television programme. The Head (…)

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