President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Solwezi East Member of Parliament Alex Katakwe as the new Minister of Health.
The President has also appointed Mfuwe Member of Parliament Mufunelo Malama as Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development.
According to a statement issued by State House Chief Communication Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, the appointments are made pursuant to Article 92 read together with Article 116 of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia.
Meanwhile, President Hichilema has relieved Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Reverend Mathews Chilekwa of his duties with immediate effect in accordance with Article 270 of the Constitution.
The President has since appointed Dr. Tuesday Bwalya as the new Permanent Secretary for Muchinga Province pursuant to Article 184(1) of the Constitution.
In the same vein, Northern Province Permanent Secretary Bernard Mpundu has been reassigned to Cabinet Office, a transfer made under Article 92(1) of the Constitution.
President Hichilema has also thanked Reverend Chilekwa for his service to the nation and wished all the newly appointed officials God’s blessings as they take up their new responsibilities.
By Rachel Mumba
