11/06/2026
DUE to progressive development policies championed by the UPND Alliance, five opposition political parties have joined the coalition, bringing the total membership of the grouping to 15.
The new UPND Alliance partners are the Miles Sampa led Patriotic Front faction, United Progressive Party led by Saviour Chishimba, Peter Chanda’s New Congress Party, UNIP led by Henry Miyoba, and Charles Chanda’s United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia.
President Hakainde Hichilema received the new alliance partners at the UPND secretariat yesterday with the call for unity to foster national development.
And President Hichilema announced that his administration has successfully refinanced the Eurobond B, which will see the cost of servicing Zambia’s debt reducing.
The head of State also announced that the Kwacha has been voted the best-performing currency in the world.
Mr Hichilema said there is value in working with others to reach out to the masses in all parts of the country.
“I thank the UPND for allowing us the leadership to do what we have been doing by bringing other political parties to work with us,” he said.
“I now know; you know the value of working with others. We can reach all corners of the country much quicker, exploit, utilise the experiences and capabilities of others.”
President Hichilema said the UPND Alliance should continue to grow because there is enough room for every Zambian.
“This party, this alliance, is available to grow and accommodate more members. Please, on the basis of that, we are happy to receive these five colleagues and their members,” he said.