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Sikatana's political career gained prominence in the early 2000s when he was appointed Minister of Agriculture by President [[Levy Mwanawasa]]. His tenure in agriculture was marked by significant reforms aimed at improving food security in Zambia. He promoted diversification away from reliance on maize, encouraging the cultivation of alternative crops like cassava, sorghum, and millet, which were better suited to Zambia’s climate. | Sikatana's political career gained prominence in the early 2000s when he was appointed Minister of Agriculture by President [[Levy Mwanawasa]]. His tenure in agriculture was marked by significant reforms aimed at improving food security in Zambia. He promoted diversification away from reliance on maize, encouraging the cultivation of alternative crops like cassava, sorghum, and millet, which were better suited to Zambia’s climate. | ||
In 2002, Siktana was appointed as [[Minister of Agriculture]], a position he held till 2006. In his first year as minister of agriculture, Sikatana and the [[Levy Mwanawasa|Mwanawasa]]-led government faced wide-scale media condemnation for rejecting 35,000 tons of food aid donation believed to have been genetically modified maize. This was amidst the country's severe food shortages in 2002. Sikatana advocated for the use of indigenous African crops and farming methods, as these were safe for the people. | In 2002, Siktana was appointed as [[Minister of Agriculture]], a position he held till 2006. In his first year as minister of agriculture, Sikatana and the [[Levy Mwanawasa|Mwanawasa]]-led government faced wide-scale media condemnation for rejecting 35,000 tons of food aid donation from America believed to have been genetically modified maize. This was amidst the country's severe food shortages in 2002. Sikatana advocated for the use of indigenous African crops and farming methods, as these were safe for the people. | ||
Upon the re-election of President [[Levy Mwanawasa]] in 2006, Sikatana was appointed [[Foreign Affairs Minister]] on 9 August 2006. On 22 August 2007, he was fired as foreign minister with Mwanawasa citing Sikatana's declining health.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/news/8207/zambian-minister-fired-over-zim-.html|title=Zambian minister fired over Zimbabwe crisis|date=30 August 2007|publisher=The Zimbabwean|accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref> However, on 3 September, Siktana refuted that claim, citing instead his reputation as an anti-Mugabe politician and Mwanawasa's better relationship with Mugabe following his appointment as head of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). | Upon the re-election of President [[Levy Mwanawasa]] in 2006, Sikatana was appointed [[Foreign Affairs Minister]] on 9 August 2006. On 22 August 2007, he was fired as foreign minister with Mwanawasa citing Sikatana's declining health.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/news/8207/zambian-minister-fired-over-zim-.html|title=Zambian minister fired over Zimbabwe crisis|date=30 August 2007|publisher=The Zimbabwean|accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref> However, on 3 September, Siktana refuted that claim, citing instead his reputation as an anti-Mugabe politician and Mwanawasa's better relationship with Mugabe following his appointment as head of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). | ||
== Advocacy and Anti-Corruption == | == Advocacy and Anti-Corruption == | ||
