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 Incumbent OfficeTerm began Cornelius Mweetwa Minister – Information and MediaSeptember 25, 2023 Mulambo Haimbe Minister – Foreign Affairs and International CooperationJune 5, 2024 Mike Mposha Minister – Green Economy and EnvironmentJune 14, 2024 Paul C C Kabuswe Minister – Mines and Minerals DevelopmentSeptember 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 – HealthJuly 22, 2024 Collins Nzovu Minister – Water Development and SanitationJune 14, 2024 Elvis Chishala Nkandu Minister – Youth, Sport and ArtsSeptember 17, 2021 Sylvia Masebo Minister – Lands and Natural ResourcesJuly 22, 2024 Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma Minister – DefenceSeptember 17, 2021 Brenda Mwika Tambatamba Minister – Labour and Social Security Rhodine Sikumba Minister – Tourism Jacob Jack Mwiimbu Minister – Home Affairs and Internal Security Situmbeko Musokotwane Minister – Finance and National PlanningGift SialubaloMinister – Local Government and Rural DevelopmentMarch 28, 2025 Makozo Chikote Minister – EnergyJuly 20, 2024 Peter Chibwe Kapala Minister – Fisheries and LivestockJuly 20, 2024 Doreen Mwamba Minister – Community Development and Social ServicesSeptember 17, 2021 Charles Milupi Minister – Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development Felix C Mutati Minister – Technology and Science Elias Mubanga Minister – Small and Medium Enterprises DevelopmentPrincess KasuneMinister – JusticeJune 5, 2024
See also Politics of Zambia National Assembly of Zambia
References
External links Cabinet Ministers, Zambian State House.