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Executive branch Zambia, in 35 editions.
The entry for Zambia published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- prime minister,
- Cabinet
president, prime minister, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held mid-1995); results - Frederick CHILUBA 84%, Kenneth KAUNDA 16%
- National Assembly:
- last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held mid-1995);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (150 total) MMD 125, UNIP 25
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991)
President:
last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held mid-1995); results - Frederick
CHILUBA 84%, Kenneth KAUNDA 16%
National Assembly:
last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held mid-1995); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (150 total) MMD 125, UNIP 25
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held mid-1995); results - Frederick CHILUBA 84%, Kenneth KAUNDA 16%
- National Assembly:
- last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held mid-1995);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (150 total) MMD 125, UNIP 25
Published as “Executive branch”
president, Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991)
president, CabinetPresident:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991)
last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held mid-1995); results - Frederick
CHILUBA 84%, Kenneth KAUNDA 16%
National Assembly:
last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held mid-1995); results - percent of
vote by party NA; seats - (150 total) MMD 125, UNIP 25
president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991)
The entry for Zambia did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991);
- Vice President General Godfrey MIYANDA (since NA August 1994; he replaced Levy MWANAWASA who was elected 31 October 1991 and resigned in NA August 1994) election last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held NA 1996);
- results - Frederick CHILUBA 84%, Kenneth KAUNDA 16%
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president from members of the National Assembly
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Frederick CHILUBA
(since 31 October 1991); Vice President General Godfrey MIYANDA (since
NA August 1994; he replaced Levy MWANAWASA who was elected 31 October
1991 and resigned in NA August 1994) election last held 31 October
1991 (next to be held NA 1996); results - Frederick CHILUBA 84%,
Kenneth KAUNDA 16%
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president from members of the
National Assembly
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991) elected for a five-year term by popular vote;
- Vice President General Godfrey MIYANDA (since NA August 1994) appointed by the president;
- election last held 31 October 1991 (next to be held October 1996);
- results - Frederick CHILUBA 84%, Kenneth KAUNDA 16%
- cabinet:
- Cabinet, appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
chief of state and head of government: President Frederick CHILUBA
(since 31 October 1991); 1991) elected for a five-year term by popular
vote; Vice President General Godfrey MIYANDA (since1994; he replaced Levy MWANAWASA who was elected 31 October 1994)
1991 and resigned in NA August
appointed by the president; election last held 31 October
to be held NA October 1996); results - Frederick CHILUBA 84%,
KAUNDA 16%
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet, appointed by the president from among the members
of the
- chief of state:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991);
- Vice President General Godfrey MIYANDA (since NA August 1994);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991);
- Vice President General Godfrey MIYANDA (since NA August 1994);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held October 2001);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Frederick CHILUBA elected president;
- percent of vote - Frederick CHILUBA 70%,
- Dean MUNGO'MBA 12%,
- Humphrey MULEMBA 6%,
- Akashambatwa LEWANIKA 4%,
- Chama CHAKOMBOKA 3%,
- others 5%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991);
Vice President General Godfrey MIYANDA (since NA August 1994); note -
the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October
1991); Vice President General Godfrey MIYANDA (since NA August 1994);
note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held October 2001);
vice president appointed by the president
election results: Frederick CHILUBA elected president; percent of vote
- Frederick CHILUBA 70%, Dean MUNGO'MBA 12%, Humphrey MULEMBA 6%,
Akashambatwa LEWANIKA 4%, Chama CHAKOMBOKA 3%, others 5%
- chief of state:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991);
- Vice President Christon TEMBO (since December 1997);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991);
- Vice President Christon TEMBO (since December 1997);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held October 2001);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Frederick CHILUBA elected president;
- percent of vote-Frederick CHILUBA 70%,
- Dean MUNGO'MBA 12%,
- Humphrey MULEMBA 6%,
- Akashambatwa LEWANIKA 4%,
- Chama CHAKOMBOKA 3%,
- others 5%
chief of state: President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991);
Vice President General Godfrey MIYANDA Christon TEMBO (since NA August 1994); note - December 1997); note-thethe president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October
1991); Vice President General Godfrey MIYANDA Christon TEMBO (since NA August 1994); December 1997); note-thenote - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held October 2001);
vice president appointed by the president
election results: Frederick CHILUBA elected president; percent of vote- Frederick vote-Frederick CHILUBA 70%, Dean MUNGO'MBA 12%, Humphrey MULEMBA 6%,
Akashambatwa LEWANIKA 4%, Chama CHAKOMBOKA 3%, others 5%
- chief of state:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991);
- Vice President Christon TEMBO (since NA December 1997);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991);
- Vice President Christon TEMBO (since NA December 1997);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held NA October 2001);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Frederick CHILUBA reelected president;
- percent of vote--Frederick CHILUBA 70%,
- Dean MUNGO'MBA 12%,
- Humphrey MULEMBA 6%,
- Akashambatwa LEWANIKA 4%,
- Chama CHAKOMBOKA 3%,
- others 5%
chief of state: President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 1991);
Vice President Christon TEMBO (since NA December 1997); note-the note--the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October
1991); Vice President Christon TEMBO (since NA December 1997); note-the
note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of
of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held NA October 2001);
2001); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Frederick CHILUBA elected reelected president; percent ofvote-Frederick vote--Frederick CHILUBA 70%, Dean MUNGO'MBA 12%, Humphrey MULEMBA 6%,
Akashambatwa LEWANIKA 4%, Chama CHAKOMBOKA 3%, others 5%
- chief of state:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 2 November 1991);
- Vice President Christon TEMBO (since 2 December 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 2 November 1991);
- Vice President Christon TEMBO (since 2 December 1997);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held NA October 2001);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Frederick CHILUBA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Frederick CHILUBA 72.5%,
- Dean MUNGO'MBA 12.6%,
- Humphrey MULEMBA 7%,
- Akashambatwa LEWANIKA 4.7%,
- Chama CHAKOMBOKA 3.2%
chief of state: President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October 2 November 1991);NA 2 December 1997); note--thenote - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Frederick CHILUBA (since 31 October2 November 1991); Vice President Christon TEMBO (since NA 2 December 1997);
note--the
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
election results: Frederick CHILUBA reelected president; percent of
vote--Frederick70%, 72.5%, Dean MUNGO'MBA 12%, 12.6%, Humphrey MULEMBA 6%,7%, Akashambatwa LEWANIKA 4%, 4.7%, Chama CHAKOMBOKA 3%, others 5% 3.2%
- chief of state:
- President Frederick CHILUBA (since 2 November 1991);
- Vice President Enoch KAVINDELE (since 4 May 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Frederick CHILUBA (since 2 November 1991);
- Vice President Enoch KAVINDELE (since 4 May 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 18 November 1996 (next to be held NA October 2001);
- vice president appointed by the president election results: Frederick CHILUBA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Frederick CHILUBA 72.5%, Dean MUNGO'MBA 12.6%, Humphrey MULEMBA 7%, Akashambatwa LEWANIKA 4.7%, Chama CHAKOMBOKA 3.2%
chief of state: President Frederick CHILUBA (since 2 November 1991); Vice President Christon TEMBO Enoch KAVINDELE (since 2 December 1997); 4 May 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentChriston TEMBO Enoch KAVINDELE (since 2 December 1997); 4 May 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002);
- Vice President Enoch KAVINDELE (since 4 May 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002);
- Vice President Enoch KAVINDELE (since 4 May 2001);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Levy MWANAWASA elected president;
- percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 29%,
- Anderson MAZOKA 27%,
- Christon TEMBO 13%,
- Tilyenji KAUNDA 10%,
- Godfrey MIYANDA 8%,
- Benjamin MWILA 5%,
- Michael SATA 3%
chief of state: President Frederick CHILUBA Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 November 1991); January 2002); Vice President Enoch KAVINDELE (since 4 May 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Frederick CHILUBA Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 November 1991); January 2002); Vice President Enoch KAVINDELE (since 4 May 2001); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 18 November 1996 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA October 2001); 2006); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Frederick CHILUBA reelected Levy MWANAWASA elected president; percent of vote - Frederick CHILUBA 72.5%, Dean MUNGO'MBA 12.6%, Humphrey MULEMBA 7%, Akashambatwa LEWANIKA 4.7%, Chama CHAKOMBOKA 3.2% Levy MWANAWASA 29%, Anderson MAZOKA 27%, Christon TEMBO 13%, Tilyenji KAUNDA 10%, Godfrey MIYANDA 8%, Benjamin MWILA 5%, Michael SATA 3%
- chief of state:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002);
- Vice President Nevers MUMBA (since May 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002);
- Vice President Nevers MUMBA (since May 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA December 2006);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Levy MWANAWASA elected president;
- percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 29%,
- Anderson MAZOKA 27%,
- Christon TEMBO 13%,
- Tilyenji KAUNDA 10%,
- Godfrey MIYANDA 8%,
- Benjamin MWILA 5%,
- Michael SATA 3%,
- other 5%
chief of state: President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002); Vice President Enoch KAVINDELE Nevers MUMBA (since 4 May 2001); 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002); Vice President Enoch KAVINDELE Nevers MUMBA (since 4 May 2001); 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA December 2006); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Levy MWANAWASA elected president; percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 29%, Anderson MAZOKA 27%, Christon TEMBO 13%, Tilyenji KAUNDA 10%, Godfrey MIYANDA 8%, Benjamin MWILA 5%, Michael SATA 3% 3%, other 5%
- chief of state:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002);
- Vice President Lupando MWAPE (since 4 October 2004);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002);
- Vice President Lupando MWAPE (since 4 October 2004);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA December 2006);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Levy MWANAWASA elected president;
- percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 29%,
- Anderson MAZOKA 27%,
- Christon TEMBO 13%,
- Tilyenji KAUNDA 10%,
- Godfrey MIYANDA 8%,
- Benjamin MWILA 5%,
- Michael SATA 3%,
- other 5%
chief of state: President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002); Vice President Nevers MUMBA Lupando MWAPE (since May 2003); 4 October 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002); Vice President Nevers MUMBA Lupando MWAPE (since May 2003); 4 October 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA December 2006); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Levy MWANAWASA elected president; percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 29%, Anderson MAZOKA 27%, Christon TEMBO 13%, Tilyenji KAUNDA 10%, Godfrey MIYANDA 8%, Benjamin MWILA 5%, Michael SATA 3%, other 5%
- chief of state:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002);
- Vice President Lupando MWAPE (since 4 October 2004);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002);
- Vice President Lupando MWAPE (since 4 October 2004);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term;
- election last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held December 2006);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Levy MWANAWASA elected president;
- percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 29%,
- Anderson MAZOKA 27%,
- Christon TEMBO 13%,
- Tilyenji KAUNDA 10%,
- Godfrey MIYANDA 8%,
- Benjamin MWILA 5%,
- Michael SATA 3%,
- other 5%
chief of state: President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002); Vice President Lupando MWAPE (since 4 October 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002); Vice President Lupando MWAPE (since 4 October 2004); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; election last held 27 December 2001 (next to be held NA December 2006); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Levy MWANAWASA elected president; percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 29%, Anderson MAZOKA 27%, Christon TEMBO 13%, Tilyenji KAUNDA 10%, Godfrey MIYANDA 8%, Benjamin MWILA 5%, Michael SATA 3%, other 5%
- chief of state:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002);
- Vice President Rupiah BANDA (since 9 October 2006);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002);
- Vice President Rupiah BANDA (since 9 October 2006);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 28 September 2006 (next to be held 2011);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Levy MWANAWASA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 43.0%,
- Michael SATA 29.4%,
- Hakainde HICHILEMA 25.3%,
- Godfrey MIYANDA 1.6%,
- Winright NGONDO 0.8%
chief of state: President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002); Vice President Lupando MWAPE Rupiah BANDA (since 4 9 October 2004); 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002); Vice President Lupando MWAPE Rupiah BANDA (since 4 9 October 2004); 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 27 December 2001 28 September 2006 (next to be held December 2006); 2011); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Levy MWANAWASA elected reelected president; percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 29%, Anderson MAZOKA 27%, Christon TEMBO 13%, Tilyenji KAUNDA 10%, Godfrey MIYANDA 8%, Benjamin MWILA 5%, 43.0%, Michael SATA 3%, other 5% 29.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA 25.3%, Godfrey MIYANDA 1.6%, Winright NGONDO 0.8%
- chief of state:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002);
- Vice President Rupiah BANDA (since 9 October 2006);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002); Vice President Rupiah BANDA (since 9 October 2006)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 28 September 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Levy MWANAWASA reelected president;
- percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 43.0%,
- Michael SATA 29.4%,
- Hakainde HICHILEMA 25.3%,
- Godfrey MIYANDA 1.6%,
- Winright NGONDO 0.8%
chief of state: President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002); Vice President Rupiah BANDA (since 9 October 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Levy MWANAWASA (since 2 January 2002); Vice President Rupiah BANDA (since 9 October 2006); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2006)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 28 September 2006 (next to be held in 2011); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Levy MWANAWASA reelected president; percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 43.0%, Michael SATA 29.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA 25.3%, Godfrey MIYANDA 1.6%, Winright NGONDO 0.8%
- chief of state:
- President Rupiah BANDA (since 19 August 2008);
- Vice President George KUNDA (since 14 November 2008);
- note - President BANDA was acting president since the illness and eventual death of President Levy MWANAWASA on 18 August 2008, he was then elected president on 30 October 2008 to serve out the remainder of MWANAWASA's term;
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Rupiah BANDA (since 19 August 2008); Vice President George KUNDA (since 14 November 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 30 October 2008 (next to be held in 2011);
- vice president appointed by the president;
- note - due to the untimely death of former President Levy MWANAWASA, early elections were held to identify a replacement to serve out the remainder of his term
- election results:
- Rupiah BANDA elected president;
- percent of vote - Rupiah BANDA 40.1%,
- Michael SATA 38.1%,
- Hakainde HICHILEMA 19.7%,
- Godfrey MIYANDA 0.8%,
- other 1.3%
chief of state: President Levy MWANAWASA Rupiah BANDA (since 2 January 2002); 19 August 2008); Vice President Rupiah BANDA George KUNDA (since 9 October 2006); 14 November 2008); note - President BANDA was acting president since the illness and eventual death of President Levy MWANAWASA on 18 August 2008, he was then elected president on 30 October 2008 to serve out the remainder of MWANAWASA's term; the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Levy MWANAWASA Rupiah BANDA (since 2 January 2002); 19 August 2008); Vice President Rupiah BANDA George KUNDA (since 9 October 2006) 14 November 2008)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections: president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 28 September 2006 30 October 2008 (next to be held in 2011); vice president appointed by the president president; note - due to the untimely death of former President Levy MWANAWASA, early elections were held to identify a replacement to serve out the remainder of his term
election results: Levy MWANAWASA reelected Rupiah BANDA elected president; percent of vote - Levy MWANAWASA 43.0%, Rupiah BANDA 40.1%, Michael SATA 29.4%, 38.1%, Hakainde HICHILEMA 25.3%, 19.7%, Godfrey MIYANDA 1.6%, Winright NGONDO 0.8% 0.8%, other 1.3%
- chief of state:
- President Rupiah BANDA (since 19 August 2008);
- Vice President George KUNDA (since 14 November 2008);
- note - President BANDA was acting president since the illness and eventual death of President Levy MWANAWASA on 18 August 2008, he was then elected president on 30 October 2008 to serve out the remainder of MWANAWASA's term;
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Rupiah BANDA (since 19 August 2008); Vice President George KUNDA (since 14 November 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 30 October 2008 (next to be held in 2011);
- vice president appointed by the president;
- note - due to the death of former President Levy MWANAWASA, early elections were held to identify a replacement to serve out the remainder of his term
- election results:
- Rupiah BANDA elected president;
- percent of vote - Rupiah BANDA 40.1%,
- Michael SATA 38.1%,
- Hakainde HICHILEMA 19.7%,
- Godfrey MIYANDA 0.8%,
- other 1.3%
chief of state:
President Rupiah BANDA (since 19 August 2008); Vice President George KUNDA (since 14 November 2008); note - President BANDA was acting president since the illness and eventual death of President Levy MWANAWASA on 18 August 2008, he was then elected president on 30 October 2008 to serve out the remainder of MWANAWASA's term; the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Rupiah BANDA (since 19 August 2008); Vice President George KUNDA (since 14 November 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 30 October 2008 (next to be held in 2011); vice president appointed by the president; note - due to the untimely death of former President Levy MWANAWASA, early elections were held to identify a replacement to serve out the remainder of his term
election results:
Rupiah BANDA elected president; percent of vote - Rupiah BANDA 40.1%, Michael SATA 38.1%, Hakainde HICHILEMA 19.7%, Godfrey MIYANDA 0.8%, other 1.3%
- chief of state:
- President Rupiah BANDA (since 19 August 2008);
- Vice President George KUNDA (since 14 November 2008);
- note - President BANDA was acting president during the illness leading up to the death of President Levy MWANAWASA on 18 August 2008, he was then elected president on 30 October 2008 to serve out the remainder of MWANAWASA's term;
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Rupiah BANDA (since 19 August 2008); Vice President George KUNDA (since 14 November 2008)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 30 October 2008 (next to be held in 2011);
- vice president appointed by the president;
- note - due to the death of former President Levy MWANAWASA, early elections were held to identify a replacement to serve out the remainder of his term
- election results:
- Rupiah BANDA elected president;
- percent of vote - Rupiah BANDA 40.1%,
- Michael SATA 38.1%,
- Hakainde HICHILEMA 19.7%,
- Godfrey MIYANDA 0.8%,
- other 1.3%
chief of state:
President Rupiah BANDA (since 19 August 2008); Vice President George KUNDA (since 14 November 2008); note - President BANDA was acting president since during the illness and eventual leading up to the death of President Levy MWANAWASA on 18 August 2008, he was then elected president on 30 October 2008 to serve out the remainder of MWANAWASA's term; the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Rupiah BANDA (since 19 August 2008); Vice President George KUNDA (since 14 November 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 30 October 2008 (next to be held in 2011); vice president appointed by the president; note - due to the death of former President Levy MWANAWASA, early elections were held to identify a replacement to serve out the remainder of his term
election results:
Rupiah BANDA elected president; percent of vote - Rupiah BANDA 40.1%, Michael SATA 38.1%, Hakainde HICHILEMA 19.7%, Godfrey MIYANDA 0.8%, other 1.3%
The same text in 3 editions, 2011 to 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Michael Chilufya SATA (since 23 September 2011);
- Vice President Guy SCOTT (since 30 September 2011);
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Michael Chilufya SATA (since 23 September 2011); Vice President Guy SCOTT (since 30 September 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 20 September 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Michael Chilufya SATA elected president;
- percent of vote - Michael SATA 43.3%,
- Rupiah BANDA 36.2%,
- Hakainde HICHILEMA 18.5%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state:
President Rupiah BANDA Michael Chilufya SATA (since 19 August 2008); 23 September 2011); Vice President George KUNDA Guy SCOTT (since 14 November 2008); note - President BANDA was acting president during the illness leading up to the death of President Levy MWANAWASA on 18 August 2008, he was then elected president on 30 October 2008 to serve out the remainder of MWANAWASA's term; September 2011); the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Rupiah BANDA Michael Chilufya SATA (since 19 August 2008); 23 September 2011); Vice President George KUNDA Guy SCOTT (since 14 November 2008) 30 September 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly
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elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 30 October 2008 20 September 2011 (next to be held in 2011); 2016); vice president appointed by the president; note - due to the death of former President Levy MWANAWASA, early elections were held to identify a replacement to serve out the remainder of his term president
election results:Rupiah BANDA Michael Chilufya SATA elected president; percent of vote - Rupiah BANDA 40.1%, Michael SATA 38.1%, 43.3%, Rupiah BANDA 36.2%, Hakainde HICHILEMA 19.7%, Godfrey MIYANDA 0.8%, 18.5%, other 1.3% 2.0%
- chief of state:
- President Michael Chilufya SATA (since 23 September 2011);
- Vice President Guy SCOTT (since 30 September 2011);
- the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Michael Chilufya SATA (since 23 September 2011); Vice President Guy SCOTT (since 30 September 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly, along with eight unelected members
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 20 September 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Michael Chilufya SATA elected president;
- percent of vote - Michael SATA 43.3%,
- Rupiah BANDA 36.2%,
- Hakainde HICHILEMA 18.5%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state:
President Michael Chilufya SATA (since 23 September 2011); Vice President Guy SCOTT (since 30 September 2011); the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Michael Chilufya SATA (since 23 September 2011); Vice President Guy SCOTT (since 30 September 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly Assembly, along with eight unelected members
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 September 2011 (next to be held in 2016); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
Michael Chilufya SATA elected president; percent of vote - Michael SATA 43.3%, Rupiah BANDA 36.2%, Hakainde HICHILEMA 18.5%, other 2.0%
- chief of state:
- President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015);
- Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015); Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- special presidential election held on 20 January 2015 to complete President SATA's term in office (next to be held in late 2016);
- SATA died 28 October 2014;
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Edgar LUNGU elected president;
- percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 48.8%,
- Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.2%,
- other 4%
chief of state:Michael Chilufya SATA Edgar LUNGU (since 23 September 2011); 25 January 2015); Vice President Guy SCOTT Inonge WINA (since 30 September 2011); 26 January 2015); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:Michael Chilufya SATA Edgar LUNGU (since 23 September 2011); 25 January 2015); Vice President Guy SCOTT Inonge WINA (since 30 September 2011) 26 January 2015
cabinet:the president from among the members of the National Assembly, along with eight unelected members Assembly
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elections:
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); special presidential election last held on 20 September 2011 January 2015 to complete President SATA's term in office (next to be held in late 2016); SATA died 28 October 2014; vice president appointed by the president
election results:
Michael Chilufya SATAMichael SATA 43.3%, Rupiah BANDA 36.2%, Edgar LUNGU (PF) 48.8%, Hakainde HICHILEMA 18.5%, (UPND) 47.2%, other 2.0% 4%
- chief of state:
- President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015);
- Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015); Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
- election results:
- Edgar LUNGU reelected president;
- percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%,
- Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state: President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015); Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015); Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by simple absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); special presidential election last held on 20 January 2015 to complete President SATA's term in office 11 August 2016 (next to be held in late 2016); SATA died 28 October 2014; vice president appointed by the president 2021)
election results: Edgar LUNGU elected reelected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 48.8%, 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.2%, 47.6%, other 4% 2.0%
- chief of state:
- President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015);
- Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015); Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
- election results:
- Edgar LUNGU reelected president;
- percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%,
- Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state: President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015); Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015); Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
election results: Edgar LUNGU reelected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2.0%
The same text in 3 editions, 2018 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015);
- Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015); Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
- election results:
- Edgar LUNGU reelected president in the first round;
- percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%,
- Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%,
- other 2.0%
chief of state: President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015); Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Edgar LUNGU (since 25 January 2015); Vice President Inonge WINA (since 26 January 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 11 August 2016 (next to be held in 2021)
election results: Edgar LUNGU reelected president; president in the first round; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2.0%
The same text in 2021 and 2022.
- chief of state:
- President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021);
- Vice President Mutale NALUMANGO (since 24 August 2021);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021); Vice President Mutale NALUMANGO (since 24 August 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
2021 : Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president;
2016 : Edgar LUNGU re-elected president;
chief of state: President Edgar LUNGU Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 25 January 2015); 24 August 2021); Vice President Inonge WINA Mutale NALUMANGO (since 26 January 2015); 24 August 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Edgar LUNGU Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 25 January 2015); 24 August 2021); Vice President Inonge WINA Mutale NALUMANGO (since 26 January 2015) 24 August 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 11 12 August 2016 2021 (next to be held in 2021) 2026)
election results:
2021 : Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president; percent of the vote - Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 57.9%, Edgar LUNGU reelected president in the first round; (PF) 37.3%, other 4.8%
2016 : Edgar LUNGU re-elected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2.0% 2%
- chief of state:
- President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021);
- Vice President Mutale NALUMANGO (since 24 August 2021);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021); Vice President Mutale NALUMANGO (since 24 August 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
- election results:
2021 : Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president;
2016 : Edgar LUNGU reelected president;
chief of state: President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021); Vice President Mutale NALUMANGO (since 24 August 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021); Vice President Mutale NALUMANGO (since 24 August 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
election results:
2021 : Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president; percent of the vote - Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 57.9%, Edgar LUNGU (PF) 37.3%, other 4.8%
2016 : Edgar LUNGU re-elected reelected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2%
- chief of state:
- President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021)
- head of government:
- President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- election results:
2021 : Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president;
2016 : Edgar LUNGU reelected president;
chief of state: President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021); Vice President Mutale NALUMANGO (since 24 August 2021); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2021)
head of government: President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021); Vice President Mutale NALUMANGO (since 24 August 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
election results:
2021 : Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president; percent of the vote - Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 57.9%, Edgar LUNGU (PF) 37.3%, other 4.8%
2016 : Edgar LUNGU reelected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2%
- chief of state:
- President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021)
- head of government:
- President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 12 August 2021
- election results:
2021 : Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president;
- 2016 : Edgar LUNGU reelected president;
- percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2%;
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- expected date of next election:
- 2026
chief of state: President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021)
head of government: President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on term)
most recent election date: 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
election results:
2021 : Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president; percent of the vote - Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 57.9%, Edgar LUNGU (PF) 37.3%, other 4.8%
2016 : Edgar LUNGU reelected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2% 2%; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
expected date of next election: 2026
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