Zambia: President Hichilema Urges Zambians To Reject Blackmail

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: July 16, 2026Country: Zambia

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President Hakainde Hichilema urged Zambians to reject blackmail. No further details on the speech or events were provided in the article.

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