Vision 2026 & Beyond

A bold blueprint for the next chapter of Zambia's story.

The work of transformation is not finished. Here is what President Hichilema and the UPND are committed to delivering in the next term — sector by sector, citizen by citizen.

Pillar 01

Economy & Jobs

The Challenge

Years of mismanagement left an over-indebted economy with limited opportunity.

Progress So Far

Debt restructured, inflation stabilising, investor confidence returning.

Next-Term Commitment

Half a million new jobs through mining, agro-industry, and tourism expansion.

Impact for Citizens

Higher wages, more opportunity, stronger kwacha.

Pillar 02

Agriculture & Food Security

The Challenge

Reliance on rain-fed maize leaves us vulnerable to drought.

Progress So Far

Expanded farmer input, mechanisation, and irrigation programmes.

Next-Term Commitment

Year-round irrigation, value addition, and crop diversification.

Impact for Citizens

Stable food prices, exports, prosperous farmers.

Pillar 03

Health

The Challenge

Understaffed clinics and broken supply chains.

Progress So Far

Major recruitment of health workers, medicine reform.

Next-Term Commitment

Universal Health Coverage rollout in every district.

Impact for Citizens

Quality care close to home for every family.

Pillar 04

Education

The Challenge

Costs locked millions of children out of school.

Progress So Far

Free education restored; teachers recruited at record pace.

Next-Term Commitment

STEM, TEVET and digital skills in every district.

Impact for Citizens

A generation ready for the modern economy.

Pillar 05

Infrastructure

The Challenge

Stalled roads and bridges hurt trade and farmers.

Progress So Far

Resumed key corridors, modernised border posts.

Next-Term Commitment

Connect every district capital with paved roads.

Impact for Citizens

Faster trade, lower costs, safer travel.

Pillar 06

Energy

The Challenge

Drought exposed an over-reliance on hydro.

Progress So Far

Diversifying with solar, scaling private investment.

Next-Term Commitment

Affordable, reliable power for homes and industry.

Impact for Citizens

Lower bills, more industry, more jobs.

Pillar 07

Mining & Industry

The Challenge

Production had collapsed; investors lost trust.

Progress So Far

Major investments unlocked, output rising.

Next-Term Commitment

3 million tonnes of copper annually within the decade.

Impact for Citizens

Massive revenue for schools, clinics, roads.

Pillar 08

Youth & Skills

The Challenge

Too many young people without opportunity.

Progress So Far

TEVET expansion and entrepreneurship grants.

Next-Term Commitment

Youth Innovation Fund, digital jobs initiative.

Impact for Citizens

Young Zambians building the future at home.

Pillar 09

Women's Empowerment

The Challenge

Barriers to capital and leadership persist.

Progress So Far

Women-led businesses prioritised in CDF.

Next-Term Commitment

Dedicated finance, mentorship, and political pipelines.

Impact for Citizens

Equal opportunity, stronger families and economy.

Pillar 10

Governance & Rule of Law

The Challenge

Weakened institutions and impunity.

Progress So Far

Strengthened anti-corruption agencies and press freedom.

Next-Term Commitment

Constitutional reforms entrenching accountability.

Impact for Citizens

A democracy that truly serves the citizen.

Pillar 11

Technology & Innovation

The Challenge

Slow digital adoption held us back.

Progress So Far

Smart Zambia initiatives expanding e-services.

Next-Term Commitment

National broadband, digital ID, tech parks.

Impact for Citizens

Zambia as a digital hub of southern Africa.

Pillar 12

Climate & Environment

The Challenge

Droughts and floods hitting our communities.

Progress So Far

Coordinated drought response and reforestation pushes.

Next-Term Commitment

Climate-resilient agriculture and clean energy at scale.

Impact for Citizens

A safer, greener Zambia for our children.

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