Zimbabwe News Update

🇿🇼 Published: 14 March 2026
📘 Source: Lusaka Times

President Hakainde Hichilema has sworn in the new Minister of Health, Alex Katakwe, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Mufunelo Malama and new Permanent Secretary for Muchinga Province, Tuesday Bwalya. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony today at State House, President Hichilema emphasised the importance of patriotism and loyalty in the public service that requires prioritizing national interests above personal ones. Mr Hichilema who congratulated the new appointees, urged them to ensure that their priority should be focusing on service delivery to the people at all times.President Hichilema said the newly appointed Minister of Health should ensure that his office is anchored on all Zambians having access to quality health services, and ensuring that drugs are distributed to the citizens through Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA).He also called for enhancement of the government’s developmental agenda to the citizenry.“The interests of the people of Zambia are superior to our own personal interests at all times,” he stated.And speaking in an interview shortly after the swearing ceremony, newly appointed Minister of Health, Alex Katakwe assured that he will work around the clock to ensure availability of drugs in all health facilities.And his counterpart, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Mufunelo Malama reiterated the President’s vision of national development stating that he is ready to deliver public service to the people.Earlier, new Permanent Secretary for Muchinga Province, Tuesday Bwalya noted that his appointment will serve as a developmental build up for what the government is doing.“The President is keen on accelerating the construction of roads, an airport, and rehabilitation of the road from Serenje all the way to Chinsali.

There are so many issues that I need to attend to as soon as possible,” Dr Bwalya said. Mr Hichilema who congratulated the new appointees, urged them to ensure that their priority should be focusing on service delivery to the people at all times. President Hichilema said the newly appointed Minister of Health should ensure that his office is anchored on all Zambians having access to quality health services, and ensuring that drugs are distributed to the citizens through Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA).He also called for enhancement of the government’s developmental agenda to the citizenry.“The interests of the people of Zambia are superior to our own personal interests at all times,” he stated.And speaking in an interview shortly after the swearing ceremony, newly appointed Minister of Health, Alex Katakwe assured that he will work around the clock to ensure availability of drugs in all health facilities.And his counterpart, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Mufunelo Malama reiterated the President’s vision of national development stating that he is ready to deliver public service to the people.Earlier, new Permanent Secretary for Muchinga Province, Tuesday Bwalya noted that his appointment will serve as a developmental build up for what the government is doing.“The President is keen on accelerating the construction of roads, an airport, and rehabilitation of the road from Serenje all the way to Chinsali.

President Hichilema said the newly appointed Minister of Health should ensure that his office is anchored on all Zambians having access to quality health services, and ensuring that drugs are distributed to the citizens through Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA). He also called for enhancement of the government’s developmental agenda to the citizenry.“The interests of the people of Zambia are superior to our own personal interests at all times,” he stated.And speaking in an interview shortly after the swearing ceremony, newly appointed Minister of Health, Alex Katakwe assured that he will work around the clock to ensure availability of drugs in all health facilities.And his counterpart, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Mufunelo Malama reiterated the President’s vision of national development stating that he is ready to deliver public service to the people.Earlier, new Permanent Secretary for Muchinga Province, Tuesday Bwalya noted that his appointment will serve as a developmental build up for what the government is doing.“The President is keen on accelerating the construction of roads, an airport, and rehabilitation of the road from Serenje all the way to Chinsali. He also called for enhancement of the government’s developmental agenda to the citizenry.

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“The interests of the people of Zambia are superior to our own personal interests at all times,” he stated.And speaking in an interview shortly after the swearing ceremony, newly appointed Minister of Health, Alex Katakwe assured that he will work around the clock to ensure availability of drugs in all health facilities.And his counterpart, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Mufunelo Malama reiterated the President’s vision of national development stating that he is ready to deliver public service to the people.Earlier, new Permanent Secretary for Muchinga Province, Tuesday Bwalya noted that his appointment will serve as a developmental build up for what the government is doing.“The President is keen on accelerating the construction of roads, an airport, and rehabilitation of the road from Serenje all the way to Chinsali. “The interests of the people of Zambia are superior to our own personal interests at all times,” he stated. And speaking in an interview shortly after the swearing ceremony, newly appointed Minister of Health, Alex Katakwe assured that he will work around the clock to ensure availability of drugs in all health facilities.And his counterpart, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Mufunelo Malama reiterated the President’s vision of national development stating that he is ready to deliver public service to the people.Earlier, new Permanent Secretary for Muchinga Province, Tuesday Bwalya noted that his appointment will serve as a developmental build up for what the government is doing.“The President is keen on accelerating the construction of roads, an airport, and rehabilitation of the road from Serenje all the way to Chinsali.

And speaking in an interview shortly after the swearing ceremony, newly appointed Minister of Health, Alex Katakwe assured that he will work around the clock to ensure availability of drugs in all health facilities. And his counterpart, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, Mufunelo Malama reiterated the President’s vision of national development stating that he is ready to deliver public service to the people.Earlier, new Permanent Secretary for Muchinga Province, Tuesday Bwalya noted that his appointment will serve as a developmental build up for what the government is doing.“The President is keen on accelerating the construction of roads, an airport, and rehabilitation of the road from Serenje all the way to Chinsali.

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Originally published by Lusaka Times • March 14, 2026

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