President Hichilema sacks Ministers of Health, and Small and Medium Enterprises

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on Wednesday dismissed Health Minister Elijah Muchima and Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development Elias Mubanga with immediate effect, State House said in a statement. The presidency said the removals were made in accordance with Article 116(3)(a) of the Constitution. It did not provide reasons for the cabinet changes.

State House Chief Communications Specialist, Clayson Hamasaka, said Hichilema had thanked the two ministers for their service and wished them well in their future endeavours. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express permission from ZAMBIA MONITOR.