14/09/2026
HICHILEMA APPOINTS FOUR CABINET MINISTERS.
President Hakainde Hichilema has made the first appointments to his new Cabinet, naming four Ministers to key portfolios.
The appointments announced today include Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane, who retains the Finance and National Planning portfolio.
Mulambo Haimbe has also been reappointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Former Zambia National Public Health Institute Director-General Professor Roma Chilengi has been appointed Minister of Health, while Dr Gilbert Siame takes charge of the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment.
The appointments form part of President Hichilema's efforts to constitute his new Cabinet following the 2026 general elections.
The President is expected to make further ministerial appointments as he completes the formation of his new government.
The latest appointments bring continuity to key economic and diplomatic portfolios, while introducing new leadership in health and the green economy.