Derricky Chilundika
Derricky Chilundika | |
|---|---|
| Provincial minister for Luapula Province | |
| In office September 2021 – August 2023 | |
| President | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Preceded by | Nickson Chilangwa |
| Succeeded by | Njavwa Simutowe |
| Member of the National Assembly of Zambia | |
| Assumed office August 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Chilombo Chali |
| Constituency | Nchanga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 16, 1976 Zambia |
| Political party | UPND |
| Spouse | Married |
| Alma mater | Cavendish University |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher, Technician, Lawyer, politician |
Derricky Chilundika (born 16 March 1976) is a Zambian politician and member of the United Party for National Development (UPND). He served as Provincial minister for Luapula Province from 2021 to 2023 and is the current Member of Parliament for Nchanga Constituency in Chingola District, Northern Province, Zambia.[1]
Political career
Chilundika was elected to the National Assembly of Zambia during the 2021 Zambian general election as MP for Nchanga, under the United Party for National Development (UPND).[1]
In September 2021, President Hakainde Hichilema appointed him as Provincial minister for Luapula Province.[2][3] As minister, he championed infrastructure development, rural electrification, and job creation through agriculture and mining investments in the province.[4]
However, in August 2023, Chilundika was dismissed from his ministerial role by President Hichilema over allegations of misconduct involving local government land administration in Mansa District.[5] Despite his dismissal, Chilundika remains active as a Member of Parliament.
References
- ^ a b "Derricky Chilundika | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Archived from the original on 16 June 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "HH Names Full Cabinet, Appoints New BOZ Governor". Open Zambia. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ^ gregkawere (11 September 2021). "Zambian President Hichilema's 1st cabinet – 25 ministers (21 males & 4 females)". Povo News. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Minister Chilundika urges Luapula residents to embrace government programmes". Lusaka Times. 10 July 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "President Hichilema fires Luapula Minister Derricky Chilundika". Zambia Monitor. 3 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2025.