Cabinet of Zambia


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.
IncumbentOfficeTerm began
Cornelius MweetwaMinister – Information and MediaSeptember 25, 2023
Mulambo HaimbeMinister – Foreign Affairs and International CooperationJune 5, 2024
Mike MposhaMinister – Green Economy and EnvironmentJune 14, 2024
Paul C C KabusweMinister – Mines and Minerals DevelopmentSeptember 17, 2021
Chipoka MulengaMinister – Commerce, Trade and IndustrySeptember 17, 2021
Frank TayaliMinister – Transport and LogisticsSeptember 17, 2021
Reuben Mtolo PhiriMinister – AgricultureSeptember 17, 2021
Douglas Munsaka SyakalimaMinister – EducationSeptember 17, 2021
Elijah Julaki MuchimaMinister – HealthJuly 22, 2024
Collins NzovuMinister – Water Development and SanitationJune 14, 2024
Elvis Chishala NkanduMinister – Youth, Sport and ArtsSeptember 17, 2021
Sylvia MaseboMinister – Lands and Natural ResourcesJuly 22, 2024
Ambrose Lwiji LufumaMinister – DefenceSeptember 17, 2021
Brenda Mwika TambatambaMinister – Labour and Social SecuritySeptember 17, 2021
Rhodine SikumbaMinister – TourismSeptember 17, 2021
Jacob Jack MwiimbuMinister – Home Affairs and Internal SecuritySeptember 17, 2021
Situmbeko MusokotwaneMinister – Finance and National PlanningSeptember 17, 2021
Gift SialubaloMinister – Local Government and Rural DevelopmentMarch 28, 2025
Makozo ChikoteMinister – EnergyJuly 20, 2024
Peter Chibwe KapalaMinister – Fisheries and LivestockJuly 20, 2024
Doreen MwambaMinister – Community Development and Social ServicesSeptember 17, 2021
Charles MilupiMinister – Infrastructure, Housing and Urban DevelopmentSeptember 17, 2021
Felix C MutatiMinister – Technology and ScienceSeptember 17, 2021
Elias MubangaMinister – Small and Medium Enterprises DevelopmentSeptember 17, 2021
Princess KasuneMinister – JusticeJune 5, 2024