Supporters of Hakainde Hichilema are making headlines after successfully raising K100,000 in coins towards his nomination process ahead of the 2026 general elections.
The fundraising moment has quickly sparked reactions online, mainly because of the unusual way the money was presented. Images circulating on social media show large amounts of coins collected and prepared as part of the contribution, something many people say they have never witnessed in Zambian politics before.
Supporters behind the initiative described it as a symbol of appreciation for the President’s leadership, saying citizens themselves decided to contribute towards the nomination process.
The campaign has already triggered debate online, with some praising the gesture as a strong show of support from ordinary citizens, while others continue discussing what it says about the current political climate in the country.
One phrase that has especially caught attention online is the claim that President Hichilema could become “the only president worldwide whose citizens have raised money for him to be president again.”
Whether symbolic or political, the moment has definitely created conversation across Zambia, with many now waiting to see how the ruling party’s campaigns continue to unfold in the coming months.