President of Zambia

President of the Republic of Zambia
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Incumbent Hakainde Hichilema since 24 August 2021
Term length	5 years, renewable once
Inaugural holder	Kenneth Kaunda
Formation	24 October 1964
Deputy	Vice-President of Zambia
Salary	63,100 USD annually[1]
Website	https://www.sh.gov.zm/

The president of Zambia is the head of state and the head of government of Zambia. The office was first held by Kenneth Kaunda following independence in 1964.

Since 31 August 1991 the president is also the head of government, as the position of Prime Minister was abolished in the last months of Kaunda's presidential term.

The president is elected for a term of five years.

1. ↑ "Presidential Emoluments (Amendment) Regulations, 2012 | Zambia Legal Information Institute". zambialii.org. Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2020-05-14.