​President Hakainde Hichilema appoints four Cabinet Ministers and nominates five MPs

By Hellen Bwalya

​President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed four Cabinet Ministers and nominated five individuals as Members of Parliament in line with constitutional provisions, according to an official statement released by State House in Lusaka on September 14, 2026.

Pursuant to Article 116 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia, the President appointed Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, Member of Parliament for Liuwa, as the new Minister of Finance and National Planning.

Additionally, under the same constitutional article, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe has been appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Gilbert Siame as Minister of Green Economy and Environment, and Prof. Roma Chilengi as Minister of Health.

​Prior to these cabinet assignments, President Hichilema nominated five key figures to Parliament in accordance with Article 68 (2) (b) as read with Article 69 (1) of the Constitution.

The newly nominated Members of Parliament include Professor Roma Chilengi, Dr. Gilbert Siame, Hon. Mulambo Haimbe, Hon. Mubita Anakoka, and Mr. Noel Nkhoma.

The announcement was officially issued from the Press and Public Relations Office at State House by Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka.