Sichone Malozo
Hon. Sichone Malozo | |
|---|---|
| Provincial Minister for Muchinga Province | |
| In office August 2016 – May 2021 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Henry Malama |
| Succeeded by | Henry Sikazwe |
| In office November 2011 – November 2012 | |
| President | Michael Sata |
| Preceded by | Position created |
| Succeeded by | Charles Banda |
| Provincial Minister for Eastern Province | |
| In office November 2012 – May 2016 | |
| President | Michael Sata Guy Scott (acting) Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Charles Banda |
| Succeeded by | Makebi Zulu |
| Member of the National Assembly for Isoka | |
| In office September 2011 – August 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Sichamba |
| Succeeded by | Marjorie Nakaponda |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1978 |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Profession | Development planner, Politician |
Sichone Malozo (born 13 August 1978) is a Zambian politician and development planner. He served as a Member of the National Assembly for the Isoka constituency from 2011 to 2021 and held positions as Provincial Minister for both the Eastern and Muchinga provinces during the Patriotic Front (PF) administration.[1]
Early life and education
Malozo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Development Studies. Prior to entering politics, he worked as a development planner.[1]
Political career
Malozo entered politics under the Patriotic Front (PF) and was elected to the National Assembly representing Isoka in the 2011 general election.[1] He was re-elected in the 2016 general election.[1]
In November 2011, President Michael Sata appointed him as the first Provincial Minister for the newly-created Muchinga Province.[2] In November 2012, he was transferred to being the Provincial Minister for Eastern Province.[3] He continued being the Eastern Province provincial minister under Acting President Guy Scott and later under President Edgar Lungu.[1][4][5][6]
In 2016, he was reassigned as the Provincial Minister for Muchinga Province.[1][7][8] In July 2018, while serving as minister, he publicly denied rumors that any District Commissioner in Muchinga Province had been dismissed, defending the stability of the provincial administration.[9]
Ahead of the 2021 general election, Malozo was not re-adopted as the Patriotic Front candidate for Isoka constituency. Marjorie Nakaponda was chosen instead.[10][11][12]
Personal life
He is married and continues to be affiliated with the Patriotic Front.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Mr Malozo Sichone". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ Mboozi, Abel (28 November 2011). "Zambia: Let's Get Down to Work - Sata". AllAfrica. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Mulowa, Anthony (15 November 2012). "Zambia: Sata Moves Ministers". AllAfrica. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Pres. Lungu Appoints Provincial Ministers". The Zambian. 10 February 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : President Edgar Lungu Appoints Provincial Ministers". 9 February 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "President Lungu to announce full Cabinet | Lusaka Voice". 11 February 2015. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : President Lungu names part of his Cabinet, Felix Mutati is the new Finance Minister". 14 September 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Zambia : Reverand[sic] Godfridah Sumaili appointed Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs". 15 September 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "No DC in Muchinga has been removed – Sichone". Lusaka Times. 20 July 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ Nkomesha, Ulande. "PF drops Chalikosa, Mwiimba, Malama and Sichone from adoption list". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "2 MINISTERS DROPPED AS DEPUTY SPEAKER ALSO AXED IN MUCHINGA PROVINCE ADOPTIONS". Daily Nation. 5 May 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "3 MPs fall by wayside as PF adopts candidates for Muchinga - Zambian Eye". Zambian Eye - Breaking News and Current Affairs. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 8 August 2025.