President Hakainde (HH) Hichilema has fired Information and Media Minister Chushi Kasanda and replaced her with her Southern counterpart Cornelius Mweetwa.
This is President Hichilema’s first cabinet reshuffle since he constituted it in August 2021.
According to a statement released by State House chief communications specialist Clayson Hamasaka, the President has transferred Central Province minister Credo NaNjuwa to Southern Province.
President Hichilema has since appointed Keembe United Party for National Development (UPND) Member of Parliament Princess Kasune as Central Province minister.
President Hichilema has also appointed Dr Ron Mwambwa as the new Auditor General to replace Dr Dick Sichembe.
He has also dismissed fisheries and livestock permanent secretary Dr Anna Songolo.
President Hichilema has also moved information permanent secretary Kennedy Kalunga to Cabinet Office and replaced him with the Ministry’s Spokesperson Thabo Kawana.
Congratulations Hon. Mweetwa & others for the appointment in respective positions. Wishing you all the best in your new portfolios.