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13/01/2026

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13/01/2026

🌍 “SUPER-PRESIDENT”? WHAT GLOBAL PRAISE FOR HICHILEMA REALLY MEANS FOR ZAMBIANS

Zambia is once again making global headlines — and this time, it’s not for debt distress or economic collapse.

In a major international recognition, The Telegraph (UK) has ranked President Hakainde Hichilema as the 5th best world leader of 2025, placing him alongside global heavyweights such as Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. He was praised for what the paper described as “principle under pressure” and branded a “Super-President” for steering Zambia through one of the most complex economic recoveries in modern African history.

But beyond the headlines and international applause, a bigger question remains:
👉 What does this ranking mean for the ordinary Zambian in Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola, or Mongu?
In this in-depth BalanceHub analysis, we break down: ✔️ Why President Hichilema made the global Top 5
✔️ How Zambia restructured nearly 94% of its external debt
✔️ The diplomatic balancing act between China and the West
✔️ The mining sector revival and billion-dollar investments
✔️ IMF and World Bank projections pointing to growth and fiscal surplus
✔️ And the hard truth — rising living costs, load-shedding, and unemployment that many Zambians still face

As the 2026 elections approach, global praise alone won’t be enough. The real test will be whether international confidence can finally translate into jobs, affordable living, and reliable power for citizens at home.

📖 Read the full analysis here:
👉 https://balancehub4.blogspot.com/2026/01/super-president-hichilemas-economic.html

💬 Join the conversation:
Does this global recognition reflect your lived reality, or is Zambia’s recovery still being felt more abroad than at home?

👇 Share your thoughts in the comments.

By Maxwell Shumba | BalanceHub

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Zambia's President Hichilema ranked #5 world leader by The Telegraph for economic turnaround.

13/01/2026

Yo Maps Yo writes

From being King of Zambian music to the King of Southern Africa 👑🔥🦅🦅

We just won Best Southern Africa Male Artist of the Year 2025🦅🦅

The journey keeps getting louder. Zambia kuchalo 🇿🇲 💪

Thank to everyone that made this possible,specially my fans All praises to the most high! 🙌🏾

Lesa Pantanshi 🙏
Thank You 😊 ❤️❤️

Olios Records
Drip Doctors

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13/01/2026

Robert M Chabinga ✍️

CHABZ INTERNATIONAL.

LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION/ PF ACTING PRESIDENT
ROBERT M CHABINGA
MAFINGA MP

13/01/2026

🙏 TODAY’S PRAYER — 13th January 2026 🙏

Heavenly Father,

Thank You for the gift of this new day. We ask for Your strength to face every challenge with faith and courage.

Help us to walk in Your wisdom, speak with love, and act with integrity. When we feel weak, remind us that Your grace is sufficient. When we are uncertain, let Your peace guide our steps.

Lord, bless the work of our hands, protect our loved ones, and fill our hearts with joy and gratitude. May everything we do today bring glory to Your name.

In Jesus’ mighty name we pray,

Amen. ✨

— Balancehub
Faith • Truth • Balance

12/01/2026

Congratulations to Yo Maps Yo for making us proud👏👏more wins more success and more awards🙏

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12/01/2026

A Bright Pupil Whose Life Ended Too Soon 💔

By the balanceHub Term

Zambia mourns the heartbreaking loss of 10-year-old Daniel Chibulu Mumba, one of the five children who tragically drowned in the ZNS Dam in Meanwood Ndeke, Chongwe.

Daniel, the first born in a family of four, is being laid to rest today in Lusaka alongside two other young victims. He was eagerly preparing to report for Grade Six this Monday at Junior Tiny Tots School, a journey that has now been painfully cut short.

The school has paid glowing tribute to him, describing Daniel as a brilliant, cheerful, and supportive pupil. Principal Mildred Bwalya says he was always willing to help fellow learners and brought joy wherever he went — a young boy whose kindness stood out even at such a tender age.
Adding to the sorrow, Daniel passed away just nine days before his birthday, which falls on January 17.

This tragedy is a painful reminder of how fragile life is, and how deeply the loss of a child cuts not only a family, but an entire community. Our hearts go out to Daniel’s family, friends, schoolmates, and all those affected by this devastating incident.

🕊️ May his young soul rest in eternal peace.

📸 ZNBC – Lucky Phiri

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12/01/2026

Jito Kayumba explain on Zambia's reserves at an all-time high.

12/01/2026

WORD OF THE DAY | 12 JANUARY 2026

FAITH

Meaning: Complete trust and confidence in God, even when the outcome is not yet visible.

Faith is believing before seeing. It is standing firm when answers delay, trusting that God is working behind the scenes. When fear speaks loud, let faith speak louder.

Walk by faith, not by sight.

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12/01/2026

TODAY’S PRAYER |

Heavenly Father,

We come before You today with humble hearts and grateful spirits. Thank You for the gift of life, for protection through the night, and for the strength You give us each day.

Lord, we ask for Your guidance in all that we do today. Lead our thoughts, our words, and our actions. Where there is confusion, bring clarity. Where there is fear, bring peace. Where there is weakness, renew our strength.

We pray for our nation, Zambia. Grant wisdom to our leaders, peace to our communities, and hope to every home. Comfort those who are mourning, heal the sick, and provide for those in need.

May Your grace go before us, Your presence walk with us, and Your favor rest upon us today and always.

In Jesus’ name we pray,

Amen.

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11/01/2026

Dizmo Announcement 📢 I quit soccer 🥅 it’s not my thing anymore!!!
And let’s be fair !!! 😂

11/01/2026

When you are from kanyama and you want to make your ka girl feel comfortable to visit you 😉😂😂