Zambia: Members and Patrons from the Defence and Security Ladies Clubs celebrated the First Lady, Mutinta Hichilema on her birthday. The defence and security ladies club members were led by Army Ladies Association of Zambia (ALAZ) Patron, Gina Zyeele.
The celebratory event was hosted on May 7, 2025 at which point several organizations and government officials also wished the first lady on her special day. The officials have confirmed that the celebrations were ongoing in several parts of the country in honor of the first lady of Zambia
On Wednesday, the member ladies visited the Community House to wish the First Lady a happy birthday. The delegation which visited the first lady on her birthday included, among others:
- Air Power Ladies Club Patron, Nicolynn Nyoni
- Eagles Ladies Club Patron, Angela Solochi
- Nkwazi Ladies Club Patron, Beatrice Musamba
- Correctional Ladies Association of Zambia Patron, Beenzu Chilukutu
- Immigration Ladies Club Patron, Sharon Lishomwa
All the attendants were present on the behalf of their respective organizations and wished the first lady on the behalf of all the members.
The leader of the delegation, Zyeele extended her gratitude to the First Lady for her exemplary leadership and advocacy for women’s welfare. First Lady Mutinta Hichilema has worked diligently to promote the rights of women in Zambia.
“Madam, we appreciate your leadership and inspiration to our clubs to promote women’s participation in national development,” Mrs Zyeele said.
She claimed that the First Lady of Zambia has been making efforts to empower the women, girls as well as marginalised groups of the country. The ladies said that she has been using the advocacy and empowerment initiatives.
The ladies of the security forces wished the First Lady of the country continued guidance, wisdom, joy and good health. They said that she is a good leader, humility and dedication to her family and country.
In response, First Lady of Zambia, Hichilema urged the women to support their husbands in national duties and thanked them for celebrating her birthday and their ongoing support.
She thanked the ladies for finding time to celebrate and wish her success, and goodwill on her birthday.