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Charles Milupi appointed Zambia’s transport minister

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Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Charles Milupi Minister of Transport and Logistics, after previously assigning him responsibility for infrastructure and urban development. Christopher Kalila takes the housing portfolio, while the appointments complete the formation of the expanded government of 30 ministries, according to the Zambian Observer.

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed Charles Milupi Minister of Transport and Logistics, replacing Frank Tayali, the former MP for Ndola Central. Mr Milupi leaves the Ministry of Infrastructure and Urban Development, which he led during the previous term, according to the Zambian Observer.

The head of state has also appointed Christopher Kalila, MP for Lukulu South, as Minister of Housing, a newly created portfolio. Both ministers have been sworn in, completing the composition of Mr Hichilema’s second-term government, restructured around 30 ministries, up from 24 previously.

The appointments complete the new Zambian government announced on 28 October 2026.

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