A dramatic reshuffle of government this afternoon has seen Magande lose his job, along with one of the most effective local government ministers in recent times, Silvia Masebo. Its unclear whether both resigned or were fired. No new jobs for Sakwiba Sikota and other leading "opposition figures" that endorsed RB. Also the government remains bloated as ever, although George Kunda now combines two functions.
The new cabinet :
- Vice President & Minister of Justice : Hon George Kunda
- Minister of Defence : Hon. George Mpombo
- Minister of Finance and National Planning : Hon. Situmbeko Musokotwane
- Minister of Home Affairs : Hon. Kalombo Mwansa
- Minister of Health : Hon. Kapembwa Simbao
- Minister of Foreign Affairs : Hon. Kabinga Pande
- Minister of Agriculture & Co-operatives : Hon. Dr Brian Chituwo
- Minister of Local Government and Housing : Hon. Ben Tetamashimba
- Minister of Gender and Development : Hon. Sara Safiyanda
- Minister of Commerce, Trade & Industry : Hon. Felix Mutati
- Minister of Communication and Transport : Hon. Dora Siliya
- Minister of Community Development and Social Services : Hon. Michael Kaingu
- Minister of Education Hon. Prof. Geofrey Lungwangwa
- Minister of Energy and Water Development Hon. Kenneth Konga
- Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Hon. Ronie Shikapwasha
- Minister of Labour and Social Security Hon. Austin Lyato
- Minister of Lands Hon. Bradford Machila
- Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Hon. Manswel Mwale
- Minister of Science, Technology and Vocational Training Hon. Peter Daka
- Minister of Sport, Youth and Child Development Hon. Kenneth Chipungu
- Minister of Tourism, Environment, Natural Resources Hon. Cathrine Namugala
- Minister of Works and Supply Hon. Mike Mulongoti
- Chief whip VJ Mwaanga
There is a video presentation of the announcment of the new cabinet here:
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Is there anywhere else I can get a wholesome profile of Dr. Musokotwane? I have tried th web and the best I can get is a mbendi profile detailing the positions he has held. Would appreciate a link or direction
ReplyDeleteI don't think there's anything more than you have been able to get via mdendi..
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ReplyDeleteI have searched for a few articles with quotations from dr. Musokotwane here.
I have moved that page here.
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