Elvis Nkandu
Honorable Minister Elvis Nkandu | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Maxas Ng'onga |
| Constituency | Kaputa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 December 1971 Zambia |
| Political party | United Party for National Development |
Elvis Chishala Nkandu (born 31 December 1971) is a Zambian politician who currently serves as Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts. In 2021, he was elected as member of parliament for Kaputa.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Nkandu was born in Northern Zambia on 31 December 1971. He holds a diploma in management and administration.[4]
Career
He is a member of Zambia's ruling United Party for National Development. In August 2021, he contested and won a parliamentary seat for Kaputa. He was appointed as Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts by President Hichilema in his first cabinet the following month.[5][6]
On 5 March 2025, Nkandu was appointed as the UPND Deputy Spokesperson.[7]
References
- ^ https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/9122 Parliament of Zambia
- ^ http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/nkandu-canes-faz/ Nkandu canes Faz
- ^ https://www.times.co.zm/?p=123928 Times of Zambia
- ^ https://www.mysa.gov.zm/?page_id=1798 Ministry of youths and sport
- ^ http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/2000-youths-earn-internship/ Daily Mail
- ^ https://www.times.co.zm/?p=123928 Nkandu Reassures
- ^ Tutu, Arnold (2025-03-04). "UPND announces Media Team changes". ZNBC-Just for you. Retrieved 2025-03-05.