Mutinta Hichilema Explained

Mutinta Hichilema
Children:	3
Spouse:	^[1]
Birth Place:	Shibuyunji
Birth Date:	7 May 1967
Office:	7th First Lady of Zambia
Term Label:	Assumed role
Term:	24 August 2021
Predecessor:	Esther Lungu

Mutinta Hichilema (born 7 May 1967) is the first lady of Zambia, having assumed the role after her husband, Hakainde Hichilema,^[2] was elected as president of Zambia in August 2021.^[3] She is committed to humanitarian causes and her active involvement in community development programs across Zambia.^{[4] [5]}

Life

Hichilema was born in Shibuyunji.

Hichilema is a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.^[6] She is an advocate for religious tolerance and interfaith harmony in Zambia. Her work has focused on promoting unity and understanding among people of different faiths, and she has been involved in several initiatives to promote social cohesion and national development.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: We are stronger together, Mutinta Hichilema tells HH as couple celebrates 29 wedding anniversary . lusakatimes.com . 10 June 2022.
2. Web site: 2021-01-31. Meet the woman behind UPND leader HH's success, Mrs Mutinta Hichilema. 2021-08-17. ZambiaNews365.com. en-US.
3. Web site: Sustain women status conversations beyond March 8 – Mutinta Hichilema – The Mast Online. 2021-08-17. en-US.
4. Web site: 3 May 2017. Mutinta Hichilema living in fear. 17 August 2021. zambiawatchdog.com.
5. Web site: Mutinta Hichilema: The Wife Of Zambian President, Hakainde Hichilema (Biography, Age, Education, Date of Birth, First Lady) - 2021» GhLinks.com.gh™. 2021-08-17. en-US.
6. Web site: Church key in forging unity - First Lady. 2022-10-31. Lusaka Times. 2023-06-23.
7. Web site: Passionate plea to First Lady Mrs. Mutinta Hichilema; you're better of with Dorcas women!. 2021-10-22. Lusakatimes.com. 2022-03-11.