Hakainde Hichilema (born June 4, 1962) is a Zambian politician and the President of the United Party for National Development (UPND). He replaced Anderson Mazoka after an interparty election, organized by functioning party president Sakwiba Sikota, which followed Mazokas death in May 2006. He is also President of the opposition alliance United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Personal History Hichilema was born in Hachipona village, Monze West, in Chief Hamusondes area. Hichilema is married to former office manager Mutinta. Together, they have three children, daughter Miyanda, and sons Habwela and Chikonka. Professional history Equator Advisory Services, assistant consultant, 1986 Coopers & Lybrand, restructuring Indeco, 1986 Director, Corporate Advisory, 1989 CEO, 1994-1998 Coopers & Lybrand changed its name to Grant Thornton. Directorships Hichilema sat on several boards of directors (which he gave up when he assumed party presidency in 2006) Chairman of the board Sun International,Greenbelt Fertilisers Ltd,Media Trust Fund,Export Development Programme Director,Zambia Investment Board Seedco Zambia,African Life Financial Services (Z) Limited,Zambezi Nickel or Bermuda Limited(Bermuda),West Lake Investments (Mauritius),Board Member Zambia Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry,Zambia Business Forum seven other boards In the 2006 election, Hakainde Hichilema was the presidential candidate of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and ran against Incumbent president Levy Mwanawasa of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy and Patriotic Front candidate Michael Sata. Hichilema received the endorsement of former President Kenneth Kaunda. The election was held on September 28, 2006, and Hichilema took third place with about 25% of the vote. Hichilema ran as the UPND candidate in the October 2008 presidential election, which was called following the death of President Levy Mwanawasa.He came out 3rd with 19.7% of the vote.
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