Cabinet of Zambia
Cabinet of the National government of the Republic of Zambia
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| Established | 1964 |
| Country | Zambia |
| Leader | President |
| Appointed by | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Ministries | 24 |
| Responsible to | President of Zambia |
| Headquarters | State House, Lusaka |
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The Cabinet of Zambia is the executive body of the government of Zambia, responsible for the administration and implementation of national policies and laws. Comprising ministers appointed by the President, the Cabinet advises the President on key issues and oversees various government departments and ministries. The Cabinet is led by the President and includes the Vice-President, who assists in coordinating government activities and representing the President in their absence. Each minister is responsible for a specific portfolio, such as health, education, or finance. Currently the Cabinet operates under the presidency of Hakainde Hichilema, who assumed office on August 24, 2021. The Cabinet plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s legislative agenda and ensuring effective governance.
Current Cabinet
The first cabinet meeting was held on September 17, 2021.
| Incumbent | Office | Term began |
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| Cornelius Mweetwa | Minister – Information and Media | September 17, 2021 |
| Mulambo Haimbe | Minister – Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation | June 5, 2024[1] |
| Mike Mposha | Minister – Green Economy and Environment | June 14, 2024[2] |
| Paul C C Kabuswe | Minister – Mines and Minerals Development | September 17, 2021 |
| Chipoka Mulenga | Minister – Commerce, Trade and Industry | |
| Frank Tayali | Minister – Transport and Logistics | |
| Reuben Mtolo Phiri | Minister – Agriculture | |
| Douglas Munsaka Syakalima | Minister – Education | |
| Elijah Julaki Muchima | Minister – Health | July 22, 2024[3] |
| Collins Nzovu | Minister – Water Development and Sanitation | June 14, 2024[2] |
| Elvis Chishala Nkandu | Minister – Youth, Sport and Arts | September 17, 2021 |
| Sylvia Masebo | Minister – Lands and Natural Resources | July 22, 2024[3] |
| Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma | Minister – Defence | September 17, 2021 |
| Brenda Mwika Tambatamba | Minister – Labour and Social Security | |
| Rhodine Sikumba | Minister – Tourism | |
| Gary G Nkombo | Minister – Local Government and Rural Development | |
| Jacob Jack Mwiimbu | Minister – Home Affairs and Internal Security | |
| Situmbeko Musokotwane | Minister – Finance and National Planning | |
| Makozo Chikote | Minister – Fisheries and Livestock | July 20, 2024[4] |
| Peter Chibwe Kapala | Minister – Energy | July 20, 2024[4] |
| Doreen Mwamba | Minister – Community Development and Social Services | September 17, 2021 |
| Charles Milupi | Minister – Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development | |
| Felix C Mutati | Minister – Technology and Science | |
| Elias Mubanga | Minister – Small and Medium Enterprises Development |
See also
References
- ^ "Zambian president appoints new foreign affairs minister-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ^ a b "Mposha, Nzovu exchange notes". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
- ^ a b "HH moves Masebo to Lands, as Muchima takes over Health". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-07-21. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
- ^ a b "HH moves Kapala to Livestock, as Chikote takes over Energy". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
External links
- Cabinet Ministers, Zambian State House.
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