NEW MINES MINISTER HON. BRENDA M. TAMBATAMBA REPORTS FOR DUTY
Newly appointed Minister of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Brenda M. Tambatamba, has officially reported for duty at the Ministry headquarters, where she was welcomed by Permanent Secretary Dr. Hapenga M. Kabeta.
Hon. Tambatamba brings with her experience in the mining sector, having served as Sustainability Manager at Barrick Lumwana Mining Company for close to 10 years.
Before her appointment to the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development, Hon. Tambatamba served as Minister of Labour and Social Security from September 2021 to May 2026.
In her new role, she is expected to oversee the implementation of Government’s mining sector agenda, including the ambitious target of increasing annual copper production to three million metric tonnes by 2031.
Her appointment comes at a critical time as Zambia seeks to expand mineral production, attract investment and strengthen the mining sector’s contribution to national economic development.
Ms. Tambatamba is the current Member of Parliament for Kasempa constituency in the Northwestern province.
Welcome to the Ministry Hon. Minister
