President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed and sworn in 24 Cabinet ministers and 10 provincial ministers, according to a press release issued by State House on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
The appointments were made pursuant to Articles 116(1) and 117(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia, covering key government portfolios and provincial administration across the country.
The statement, issued by Clayson Hamasaka, Chief Communications Specialist at State House, lists the newly appointed ministers and their respective portfolios.
Full List of Cabinet Ministers
According to the State House statement, the Cabinet appointments are as follows:
Ambrose Lufuma – Minister of Defence
Clement Andeleki – Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security
Moses Moyo – Minister of Agriculture
Olive Chibole – Minister of Fisheries and Livestock
Caroline K. Katotobwe – Minister of Trade and Exports
Noel Nkhoma – Minister of Industry
Lackson Sichone – Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development
Brenda M. Tambatamba – Minister of Mines and Minerals Development
Peter C. Kapala – Minister of Electricity
Makozo Chikote – Minister of Petroleum
Princess Kasune – Minister of Tourism
Collins Nzovu – Minister of Infrastructure and Urban Development
Patrick Mucheleka – Minister of Lands
Elisha Matambo – Minister of Water Development and Sanitation
Elvis Nkandu – Minister of Information and Media
Harry Kamboni – Minister of Education
Douglas Syakalima – Minister of Skills and Higher Education
Felix C. Mutati – Minister of Technology and Science
Gift S. Sialubalo – Minister of Local Government and Rural Development
Jack J. Mwiimbu – Minister of Justice
Misheck Nyambose – Minister of Labour and Social Security
Sheal Mulyata – Minister of Community Development and Social Services
Likando Mufalali – Minister of Youth and Sports
Chris Chibuye – Minister of Culture and Arts
The appointments cover a broad range of government responsibilities, including national defence and security, agriculture, mining, energy, infrastructure, education, technology, labour and social services.
Full List of Provincial Ministers
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The President has also appointed 10 provincial ministers to oversee provincial administration across Zambia.
The State House statement lists the appointments as follows:
Mwabashike Nkulukusa – Central Province
Emmanuel Kasambo – Copperbelt Province
Obvious Mwaliteta – Lusaka Province
Lesley Mulwanda – Luapula Province
Simbeye Jairos – Muchinga Province
Wedden Chileshe – Northern Province
Robert Lihafu – North-Western Province
Edgar Singombe – Southern Province
Kapelwa A. Mbangweta – Western Province
Phiri Yamikani – Eastern Province
The provincial appointments cover all 10 provinces, with each appointee assigned to a specific province as outlined in the official statement.
State House said President Hichilema had wished all the appointed ministers well as they take up their respective roles.
The appointments mark a new set of ministerial assignments across both Cabinet and provincial administration, with the named officials expected to assume responsibilities within their designated portfolios.
The press release was issued by Clayson Hamasaka, Chief Communications Specialist at State House, and dated Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
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