By Ebi Kesiena
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema has sacked his Information Minister Chushi Kasanda, in a mini-cabinet reshuffle announced on Monday.
Ms Kasanda was replaced with Cornelius Mweetwa, the ruling United Party for National Development spokesperson and Southern Province Minister.
President Hichilema also named Ron Mwambwa as the country’s auditor general.
A statement from the presidency explained that the changes reflected the president’s “ongoing efforts to enhance governance, improve service delivery, and promote national development in Zambia”.
The statement issued by Clayson Hamasaka, Chief Communication Specialist, State House added that President Hichilema undertook significant changes at both the ministerial and Permanent Secretary levels, reflecting his administration’s commitment to effective governance and the pursuit of national development goals.
