Zambia held the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema and Vice-President Mutale Nalumango at National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka on September 1, 2026, with the day declared a public holiday for the ceremony.
The inauguration marked the commencement of Hichilema’s second term as president. The event proceeded without major incidents and was attended by dignitaries and citizens, according to the available research.
Defence and security chiefs said preparations for the ceremony were complete before the event. They urged guests to carpool because parking at the venue was limited.
The public holiday was declared to cover the inauguration of the president-elect and vice-president-elect at the stadium in Lusaka. The ceremony brought together Hichilema, Nalumango, invited dignitaries and citizens for the start of the new presidential term.
No further details on the attendance, programme or security arrangements were available in the research material. The inauguration’s conclusion without major incidents was the reported outcome of the event.