President Hakainde Hichilema's inauguration will go ahead by 2026-08-31.

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President Hakainde Hichilema's inauguration will go ahead by 2026-08-31.

“Well, I mean, I mean, the inauguration will go ahead, obviously,”

Tendai Mbanji · SAfm · Weekend View · 22 Aug 2026

The verdict· graded 31 Aug

Hakainde Hichilema’s swearing-in was scheduled for 1 September 2026, not by 31 August 2026.

The claim set a deadline of 2026-08-31, but the research notes say the inauguration was officially set for 2026-09-01. Since it had not gone ahead by the stated date, the prediction was wrong.

2 sources

• President Hakainde Hichilema Secures Second Term in Decisive Election Victory – STATE HOUSEsh.gov.zm
• SWEARING-IN OF PRESIDENT-ELECT SET FOR 1ST SEPTEMBER 2026 FOLLOWING EXPIRY OF PETITION PERIOD – cabinet officecabinet.gov.zm

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