Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema’s wife Mutinta took to social media to celebrate her husband’s 60th birthday yesterday.

She said: “Thank you for who you are and all that you do. Happy 60th Birthday, my love ❤️”

Hakainde Hichilema (born 4 June 1962) is a Zambian businessman, farmer and politician who is the seventh and current president of Zambia since 24 August 2021.

After having contested five previous elections in 2006, 2008, 2011, 2015 and 2016, he won the 2021 presidential election with over 59% of the vote.

He has led the United Party for National Development since 2006 following the death of the party founder Anderson Mazoka.