Zambian president seeks to merge and abolish ministries
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mwebantu
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has asked Parliament to approve the creation, merger and dissolution of some ministries as part of a government reorganisation. Vice-President W.K. Mutale-Nalumango is to present the motion, according to a statement from the Zambian presidency published on 26 October 2026.
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has asked Parliament to approve a reorganisation of government ministries, including the creation, merger and dissolution of some ministries. A statement from the presidency, published on Monday 26 October by its communications chief, Clayson Hamasaka, said the move was intended to improve government efficiency.
Vice-President W.K. Mutale-Nalumango is to present a motion to Parliament for consideration of the proposed changes. The presidency says the reorganisation is intended to align the government machinery with the Grow Zambia programme and improve the delivery of public services. Hichilema has called on MPs to support the measure, reports Mwebantu.
