Is Hakainde Hichilema A-List?
NoB
No — Hakainde Hichilema is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 2021
Elected President of Zambia
Lost A-list status in 2026
Dropped to B tier — President of Zambia
Ranking Timeline
1990D$0.1M
Begins Business Career
Starting his career as a businessman.
2006C▲$1M+$0.9M
Leads UPND Party
Becomes leader of a major party.
2011C$5M+$4M
Presidential Candidate
Contests presidential election unsuccessfully.
2016B▲$15M+$10M
Controversial Election
Loses election, claims fraud.
2017C▼$12M-$3M
Arrested and Detained
Arrest and imprisonment affects image.
2021A▲▲$30M+$18M
Elected President of Zambia
Wins the election, becoming president.
2026B▼$38M+$8M
President of Zambia
Focuses on development and anti-corruption efforts.
Last updated: February 25, 2026