President Hakainde Hichilema, a Zambian businessman, farmer, and politician who is the seventh and current President of Zambia since 24 August 2021. After having contested five previous elections in 2006, 2008, 2011, 2015, and 2016, he won the 2021 presidential election with 59.02% of the vote. He is firmly committed to upholding the rule of law and upholding human rights and freedoms, and he has made quick progress in repairing the country's relations and standing with international partners and foreign investors.