# Zambian government ministerial restructuring

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zambian-government-ministerial-restructuring
> Updated: 2026-10-28T20:07:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

President Hakainde Hichilema proposed a restructuring of the Zambian government to increase the number of ministries from 24 to 30. The proposal sought to split existing portfolios to address national priorities, such as separating the Ministry of Energy into distinct ministries for Electricity and Petroleum, and dividing the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry into separate portfolios for Trade and Exports and Industry.

Following parliamentary approval, the expansion was implemented with the appointment of 24 new ministers. The reorganization, which includes the creation of dedicated ministries for Housing, Skills and Higher Education, and Culture and Arts, aims to support the ‘Grow Zambia’ economic program. This restructuring occurs as the nation negotiates a $1.47 billion, three-year IMF program.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Zambia expands cabinet to 30 ministries under President Hichilema

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has restructured the government, increasing the number of ministries to 30 to drive economic growth and manage specialized portfolios like electricity and petroleum.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zambia-expands-cabinet-to-30-ministries-under-president-hichilema

### 2026-10-26: Zambia proposes expanding government from 24 to 30 ministries

President Hakainde Hichilema has proposed increasing Zambia's government ministries from 24 to 30 to improve service delivery and support the ‘Grow Zambia Agenda’ through specialized portfolios.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zambia-proposes-expanding-government-from-24-to-30-ministries

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