Douglas Syakalima

Douglas Syakalima
Minister of Education
In office
September 2021 – 15 May 2026
Preceded byDennis Wanchinga
Member of Parliament for Chirundu
In office
August 2016 – 15 May 2026
Preceded byOffice created
Member of Parliament for Siavonga
In office
December 2001 – September 2011
Preceded byFredrick Hapunda
Succeeded byKennedy Kamudulu
Personal details
PartyUnited Party for National Development
EducationUniversity of Zambia (BA)
Ulster University (MS)[1]

Douglas Munsaka Syakalima (born 25 March 1967) is a Zambian politician from the United Party for National Development.[2] He has served as a member of the National Assembly of Zambia for both Siavonga and Chirundu and as the Minister of Education during his political career.[3]

Political career

Douglas Syakalima stood as the United Party for National Development parliamentary candidate in Siavonga constituency at the December 2001 general election and was elected.[2] He stood again at the 2006 general election as the UPND candidate in Siavonga constituency and was re-elected.[2] At the 2011 Zambian general election, the UPND adopted Kennedy Kaunda Hamudulu for the Siavonga constituency candidacy and so, Syakalima did not participate in the election.[4]

In 2012, President Michael Sata decided to cut Siavonga District in order to create Chirundu District.[5][6] This led to Siavonga constituency also being cut in order for Chirundu constituency to be created ahead of the 2016 general election.[7] Syakalima decided that he would stand in Chirundu constituency and was adopted by the UPND to be their candidate there.[8] He was elected as the first member of parliament for Chirundu constituency.[9][10] He stood again in Chirundu constituency at the 2021 general election and retained his seat.[2] After the UPND presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema won the 2021 election, Syakalima was appointed as the Minister of Education in the government cabinet.[3][11][12][13]

On 16 May 2026, Syakalima announced that he will retire from being a parliamentarian and will not participate in the 2026 general election.[14][15][16]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "PUBLIC PARLIAMENTARY HANDBOOK OF THE THIRTEENTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA 2021 - 2026" (PDF). 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2025-07-07. Retrieved 2025-09-29.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Douglas Munsaka Syakalima | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  3. 1 2 "Hon Douglas Syakalima - Speakers". Education World Forum. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  4. ↑ "Zambia : UPND is full of bitter and frustrated people without any vision-Chama". Lusaka Times. 2015-10-06. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  5. ↑ "Chirundu: Border town on the move – Zambia Daily Mail". www.daily-mail.co.zm. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  6. ↑ "Zambia: Chirundu Moved to Lusaka". allAfrica. 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  7. ↑ Public notice Electoral Commission of Zambia
  8. ↑ "Public Notice". www.scribd.com. The Electoral Commission of Zambia. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  9. ↑ Chilrundu National Assembly of Zambia
  10. ↑ 2016 parliamentary election results - Electoral Commission of Zambia
  11. ↑ "Zambia : NAQEZ welcomes Siakalima as Educator Minister". Lusaka Times. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2026-03-01.
  12. ↑ gregkawere (2021-09-11). "Zambian President Hichilema's 1st cabinet – 25 ministers (21 males & 4 females)". Povo News. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
  13. ↑ "HH Names Full Cabinet, Appoints New BOZ Governor". Open Zambia. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
  14. ↑ Muchinshi, Angela. "I will not re-contest Chirundu seat, I will help HH campaign – Syakalima". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  15. ↑ "Former education minister Syakalima will not seek re-election - Mwebantu". 2026-05-16. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
  16. ↑ SYAKALIMA Rules Out Parliamentary Comeback - ZNBC
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