Mathew Nkhuwa
Mathew Nkhuwa | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly for Chingola | |
| In office 11 August 2016 – 11 August 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Katema |
| Succeeded by | Chipoka Mulenga |
| Minister of Energy | |
| In office 14 February 2018 – 14 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | David Mabumba |
| Succeeded by | Peter Kapala |
| Minister of Works and Supply | |
| In office 31 October 2016 – 14 February 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ronald Chitotela |
| Succeeded by | Felix Mutati |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1954 Zambia |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Education | B.A. in Project Management; Automotive mechanic training |
| Profession | Engineer · Politician |
Mathew Nkhuwa (born 29 January 1954) is a Zambian engineer and politician.[1] A member of the Patriotic Front, he represented Chingola Constituency in the National Assembly of Zambia from 2016 to 2021. He served as Minister of Works and Supply (2016–2018) and later as Minister of Energy (2018–2021).
Early life and education
Nkhuwa trained initially as an automotive mechanic and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Project Management. He worked as an engineer before entering politics.[1]
Political and ministerial career
He was elected to Parliament on 11 August 2016 in Chingola constituency as the Patriotic Front candidate. Nkhuwa was appointed Minister of Works and Supply on 31 October 2016 by President Edgar Lungu.[2][3]
On 14 February 2018, he was transferred to being the Minister of Energy, succeeding David Mabumba.[4] He remained in that role until May 2021.[5][6]
During his ministerial tenure, he oversaw energy projects and encouraged the use of the Presidential Empowerment Initiative Fund to support marketeers in Chingola constituency, stating that the program was non‑discriminatory.[7] He also supported infrastructure development, including police housing and road projects delivered by Chinese contractors.[8]
Controversies
In 2019, opposition leader Chishimba Kambwili called for Nkhuwa’s resignation over severe load shedding in Zambia, criticizing his handling of the energy sector.[9]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Mathew Nkhuwa". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Matthew Nkhuwa ~Minister - Works and Supply (Oct‑2016)". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : President Edgar Lungu Strongly Speaks Against Corruption and takes a swipe at ACC for being Inept". 2016-10-31. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "Zambia: President Lungu's Reshuffles - Hits and Misses". allAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 2018-02-19. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ^ "Mathew Nkhuwa ~Minister - Energy (Feb‑2018)". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Farewell to Minister of Energy, Mathew Nkhuwa". Daily Nation Zambia. May 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Presidential Empowerment Funds are non‑discriminatory". Daily Nation Zambia. 5 October 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia lawmakers hail Chinese firm for police housing". Xinhua. 4 December 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ "Kambwili asks Energy Minister Nkhuwa to resign over load shedding". Lusaka Times. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2025.