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Cabinet of the National government of the Republic of Zambia
Cabinet of Zambia
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Established1964
CountryZambia
LeaderPresident
Appointed byHakainde Hichilema
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Responsible toPresident of Zambia
HeadquartersState 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.

The Current Cabinet Ministers as of July 2024
Incumbent Office Term began
Cornelius Mweetwa Minister – Information and Media September 25, 2023
Mulambo Haimbe Minister – Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation June 5, 2024
Mike Mposha Minister – Green Economy and Environment June 14, 2024
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
Collins Nzovu Minister – Water Development and Sanitation June 14, 2024
Elvis Chishala Nkandu Minister – Youth, Sport and Arts September 17, 2021
Sylvia Masebo Minister – Lands and Natural Resources July 22, 2024
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
Peter Chibwe Kapala Minister – Energy July 20, 2024
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

  1. "Zambian president appoints new foreign affairs minister-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
  2. ^ "Mposha, Nzovu exchange notes". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-07-21.
  3. ^ "HH moves Masebo to Lands, as Muchima takes over Health". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-07-21. Retrieved 2024-07-22.
  4. ^ "HH moves Kapala to Livestock, as Chikote takes over Energy". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-07-23.

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