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Cabinet of Zambia
Cabinet of Zambia
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Overview
Established	1964
Country	Zambia
Leader	President
Appointed by	Hakainde Hichilema
Ministries	24
Responsible to	President of Zambia
Headquarters	State House, Lusaka

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^[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