Hakainde Hichilema began his second term as President of Zambia on 1 September 2026, following his victory in the 2026 Zambian general election. The president has the constitutional authority to appoint ministers from among members of the National Assembly under Article 116 of the Constitution of Zambia.
The Second Hichilema Cabinet is the cabinet formed by Hichilema for his second term in office. The first four ministers were appointed on 14 September 2026, with Situmbeko Musokotwane reappointed as Minister of Finance and National Planning, Mulambo Haimbe reappointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Roma Chilengi and Gilbert Siame appointed as Minister of Health and Minister of Green Economy and Environment, respectively.
As of 14 September 2026, the cabinet was still being constituted, with further ministerial appointments expected. The Ministers (Prescribed Number and Responsibilities) Act provides for a maximum of 30 ministers.
Cabinet The President appoints ministers from among the members of the National Assembly under Article 116 of the Constitution of Zambia. Ministers are responsible, under the direction of the President, for the policy and strategic direction of their assigned ministry, department or other state institution. The number of ministers is prescribed by the Ministers (Prescribed Number and Responsibilities) Act, 2016, which provides that the President may appoint no more than 30 ministers. The Act also sets out responsibilities of ministers in relation to government business and legislation in the National Assembly.
Cabinet meetings are presided over by the President. In the President's absence, the Vice-President presides, or, in the absence of both, a member of Cabinet appointed by the President. The Constitution requires Cabinet to meet at least once every month.
Following Hakainde Hichilema's re-election in the 2026 Zambian general election, the first four ministers of his second administration were appointed on 14 September 2026. Situmbeko Musokotwane was reappointed as Minister of Finance and National Planning, while Mulambo Haimbe was reappointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Roma Chilengi was appointed Minister of Health and Gilbert Siame was appointed Minister of Green Economy and Environment. Further appointments were yet to be announced.
Elected officials
President
Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected as President of Zambia in the 2026 Zambian general election. He was declared the winner by the Electoral Commission of Zambia on 18 August 2026 and was sworn in for a second term on 1 September 2026. President of ZambiaPortraitNameDate of birthBirthplaceBackgroundReferenceHakainde Hichilema(age )Monze District, Southern Province President of Zambia (2021–present) President of the United Party for National Development (2006–present) UPND presidential candidate (2021) UPND presidential candidate (2026) Businessman
Vice President
The Vice-President of Zambia is elected on the same ticket as the President. The Vice-President is the principal assistant to the President and performs the functions assigned by the President and those provided for by the Constitution. The Vice-President also serves as deputy chairperson of the Cabinet.
Mutale Nalumango was re-elected Vice-President of Zambia alongside President Hakainde Hichilema in the 2026 Zambian general election. They were sworn into office on 1 September 2026, beginning their second five-year terms.
Vice-President of ZambiaPortraitNameDate of birthBirthplaceBackgroundReferenceMutale Nalumango(age )Lukulu, Western Province Vice-President of Zambia (2021–present) Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia (2011–2015) Member of the National Assembly of Zambia for Kaputa (2006–2011) Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly (2006–2011) Teachers Union of Zambia Vice-president
Appointments
14 September 2026 On 14 September 2026, Hichilema announced the first four ministerial appointments of his second administration. Two ministers from his first cabinet were retained, while two new ministers were appointed.
Portfolio Minister Previous position Notes Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane Minister of Finance and National Planning Reappointed Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Reappointed Health Roma Chilengi Director-General, Zambia National Public Health Institute New appointment Green Economy and Environment Gilbert Siame New appointment
List of ministers
Portfolio Minister Took office Left office Finance and National Planning Situmbeko Musokotwane 14 September 2026 Incumbent Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe 14 September 2026 Incumbent Health Roma Chilengi 14 September 2026 Incumbent Green Economy and Environment Gilbert Siame 14 September 2026 Incumbent
The remaining ministerial appointments had not been announced as of 14 September 2026.
Notable Policies and Reforms
Launch and establishment of the Grow Zambia Agenda.
See also
Hakainde Hichilema United Party for National Development Politics of Zambia 2026 Zambian general election
References