UPDATE | Hichilema Names 24 Ministers Following Cabinet Restructuring
President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed 24 ministers following Parliament’s approval of the expansion of government ministries from 24 to 30.
The appointments include ministers assigned to newly separated portfolios such as Electricity, Petroleum, Trade and Exports, Industry, and Skills and Higher Education.
The 24 ministerial appointments are as follows:
1. Ambrose Lufuma – Defence
2. Dr Clement Andeleki – Home Affairs and Internal Security
3. Moses Moyo – Agriculture
4. Olive Chiboola – Fisheries and Livestock
5. Dr Caroline Katotobwe – Trade and Exports
6. Noel Nkoma – Industry
7. Lackson Sichone – Small and Medium Enterprise Development
8. Brenda Tambatamba – Mines and Minerals Development
9. Peter Kapala – Electricity
10. Makozo Chikote – Petroleum
11. Princess Kasune – Tourism
12. Collins Nzovu – Infrastructure and Urban Development
13. Patrick Mucheleka – Lands
14. Elisha Matambo – Water Development and Sanitation
15. Elvis Nkandu – Information and Media
16. Douglas Syakalima – Skills and Higher Education
17. Felix Mutati – Technology and Science
18. Harry Kamboni – Education
19. Gift Sialubalo – Local Government and Rural Development
20. Jack Mwiimbu – Justice
21. Misheck Nyambose – Labour and Social Security
22. Sheal Mulyata – Community Development and Social Services
23. Likando Mufalali – Youth and Sports
24. Christopher Chibuye – Culture and Arts
The appointments come a day after the National Assembly approved the restructuring of government ministries.
© The People’s Brief | Mwape Nthegwa
28 October 2026
Regarding the appointment of ministers, I have serious concerns about some of the individuals being considered for these positions.
The Minister of Mines is a major concern for me. Given her previous record as Minister of Labour, I have doubts about what she will bring to the mining sector in terms of meaningful development and tangible results.
The Minister of Local Government also appears to have had limited success in bringing about the changes that people expect. We need leadership that can deliver practical solutions and transform our communities.
Furthermore, the Minister of Sport struggled to manage the party until Liswaniso came in. This raises a legitimate question: if there were challenges in managing the party, how can we expect him to manage responsibilities at the national level effectively?
Mr President, ministerial appointments should not be based merely on loyalty or political connections. They should be based on proven performance, relevant experience, accountability, and the ability to deliver results. Our country needs ministers who can bring meaningful development, not individuals who simply occupy offices without meeting the expectations of the people.