President Hakainde Hichilema has begun a second five-year term in Zambia after winning reelection in August, although his victory remains disputed by his main challenger, Brian Mundubile. Mundubile, who has since been detained for treason, alleged electoral manipulation but was unable to challenge the election result after access to the courts was blocked on the final day for filing a petition. While the election was largely peaceful, many observers have raised concerns about the tallying process, including poor verification between digital and paper records. At his swearing-in, Hichilema avoided addressing the crackdown directly but called for national unity and offered to work with the opposition. Since taking office in 2021, he has restructured Zambia’s debt and tamed inflation, helping stabilize the nation’s economy. Hichilema promised to shift his focus to economic growth and ensure macroeconomic gains translate into prosperity for Zambians.