Chishimba Kambwili
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Chishimba Kambwili | |
|---|---|
 Chishima Kabwili official photo on Zambian Paliament Website | |
| Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services (2015-2016) | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Succeeded by | Kampamba Mulenga |
| Minister of Agriculture | |
| President | Michael Sata |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 June 1969 Copperbelt |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Political party | Patriotic Front (2001–present) MMD (1990–1996) |
| Spouse(s) | Carol Kambwili |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of Hull |
Dr Chishimba Kambwili (born 3 June 1969) is a Zambian politician and member of the National Assembly of Zambia for Roan Constituency (Luanshya),[1] and held the office of Minister of Sports and Youth in the Cabinet of Zambia.
Early life and education
He was born on 3 June 1969 in Luanshya where he subsequently completed his education. He later studied Industrial Relations, Business Administration and Trade Union Studies.
Political career
Kambwili is also National Youth Chairman for the Patriotic Front, which in September 2011 election became the ruling party in Zambia.
Kambwili was first appointed Minister of Foreign affairs however was then moved to Ministry of Labour, then Minister of Sports and Youth. Kambwili was also Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services since 2015 and spokesperson of the PF government and party.
Dismissal
On 8 November 2016 President Edgar Lungu terminated the services of Kambwili as Minister of Information and Broadcasting and was immediately replaced with. Hon. Kampamba Mulenga, Member of Parliament for Kalulushi Constituency on the Copperbelt Province.[2] Kambwili became the first minister to be fired from the new cabinet after President Edgar Lungu was re-elected into power in the August 2016 elections. No reasons were given for the dismissal.[3]
Election challenge
On 11 November 2006, the Ndola High Court threw out a petition in which losing United Party for National Development (UPND) Roan parliamentary candidate Andrew Kayekesi challenged the election of Chishimba Kambwili as member of Parliament (MP) in the August 2016 elections. High Court judge Charles Chanda ruled that Mr Kayekesi’s allegation that Dr Kambwili bribed the electorate did not hold because his evidence and that of his witnesses was at variance.[4]
Awards and honours
In 2016 Kambwili was conferred with an honorarily doctorate at the California University FCE’S awarding ceremony in Lusaka whose theme was, "Cerebrating our Heroes who have impacted lives and carry their vision to the next generation”.[5]
Personal life
Kambwili has 4 daughters and 1 son. He is married to Carol.[6]
References
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- ↑ President Lungu fires Information Minister Chishimba Kambwili
- ↑ President Lungu fires Information Minister Chishimba Kambwili, Lusaka Times, 8 November 2016
- ↑ Kambwili duly elected MP – court, Zambia Daily Mail, 12 November 2016
- ↑ Call me Honourable Dr. Chishimba Kambwili Mwebantu, 25 April 2016
- ↑ Meet Honourable Chishimba Kambwili’s Family in Pictures LusakaVoice, 9 June 2015
