Japhen Mwakalombe
Hon. Japhen Mwakalombe | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly for Chongwe | |
| In office August 2016 – August 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Sylvia Masebo |
| Succeeded by | Sylvia Masebo |
| Provincial Minister for Copperbelt Province | |
| In office February 2018 – May 2021 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Bowman Lusambo |
| Succeeded by | Elisha Matambo |
| Provincial Minister for Lusaka Province | |
| In office September 2016 – February 2018 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Gerry Chanda |
| Succeeded by | Bowman Lusambo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1970 |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Profession | Marketer, Politician |
Japhen Mwakalombe (born 11 July 1970) is a Zambian politician and former Provincial Minister. A member of the Patriotic Front (PF), he served as the Member of Parliament for Chongwe constituency from 2016 to 2021 and held appointments as Provincial Minister in the Lusaka and Copperbelt provinces during that time.[1]
Early life and education
Mwakalombe was born on 11 July 1970. He holds a diploma in Sales Management and Marketing and completed Form V secondary education. Prior to entering politics, he worked professionally as a marketer. He is married.[1]
Political career
In the September 2011 general election, Mwakalombe stood as the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) candidate in Chongwe constituency[2] and was elected.[3] However, after the MMD finished as the runners-up in the presidential election, Mwakalombe decided to resign from being an MMD member in order to join the Patriotic Front (PF)[4][5] and a by-election was held that November in which Sylvia Masebo (who was previously the Chongwe MP) was the PF candidate and was elected.[6] Mwakalombe was then sent to the neighbouring Mozambique to be the High Commissioner for Zambia in that nation up to 2016.[7][8][9][10]
By the time of the August 2016 general election, Masebo had joined the United Party for National Development (UPND) and Mwakalombe took her place as the PF candidate for the election, with Mwakalombe winning the Chongwe MP seat ahead of Masebo.[1][11]
In September 2016, he was appointed as the Provincial Minister for Lusaka Province by President Edgar Lungu.[12] In February 2018, Mwakalombe was transferred to being the Provincial Minister for Copperbelt Province, thereby exchanging roles with Bowman Lusambo.[13][14][15][16]
In the August 2021 general election, Mwakalombe stood again as the Patriotic Front candidate in Chongwe constituency but finished as the runner-up, with Masebo of the UPND being re-elected.[17]
See also
- Provincial ministers of Zambia
- List of members of the National Assembly of Zambia (2016–2021)
- Lusaka Province
- Copperbelt Province
References
- ^ a b c "Japhen Mwakalombe". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : The MMD Announces the list of its adopted MPs for 2011 Elections (UPDATED WITH FULL LIST)". Lusaka Times. 20 July 2011. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia: Prediction - Defeat Beckons for Masebo in the Chongwe Re-Match". allAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "MMD regrets mwakalombe's resignation – Zambian Watchdog". www.zambiawatchdog.com. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Zambia: MMD Desserters Are Opportunists - Nyangu". AllAfrica. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : PF wins Nakonde and Chongwe by-elections". 29 November 2011. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Zambia : Four Zambians in Mozambique jails". Lusaka Times. 16 August 2012. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : President Lungu expected in Mozambique". 23 June 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia to open trade post in Mozambique, consular in Guangzhou in China | Lusaka Voice". lusakavoice.com. Archived from the original on 12 November 2024. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ Chanda, Davies M. M. "Times of Zambia | 'UPND not serious'". Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : Masebo loses election petition". 28 November 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "Lungu names part of his cabinet - Zambian Eye". Zambian Eye - Breaking News and Current Affairs. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Japhen Mwakalombe ~Provincial Minister – Copperbelt Province (Feb‑2018)". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia: El Shuffles Team ... ... . Reshuffle Which Has Seen Finance Minister Felix Mutati Moved to Works and Supply". allAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ Andrew (16 February 2018). "Zambia has a new mining minister". Zambian Mining News. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Has Lungu Already Begun Solidifying Power Ahead of 2021?". Open Zambia. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : Sylvia Masebo bounces back, Wins the Chongwe constituency seat". Lusaka Times. 15 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2025.