Elias Mubanga
Elias Mubanga | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development | |
| In office 17 September 2021 – 19 February 2026 | |
| President | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Succeeded by | Mufunelo Malama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 March 1967 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
| Alma mater | University of Zambia |
| Occupation | Politician, environmental engineer[1] |
Elias Mubanga is a Zambian politician and was a nominated member of parliament from September 2021 to May 2026.[1][2] He was the Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development from 17 September 2021[1] to 19 February 2026.[3]
Career
Elias Mubanga is a member of the United Party for National Development[2] and was picked as a nominated member of Parliament by President Hakainde Hichilema.[1] He was appointed by the president to be the Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development on 17 September 2021[4][5][6] and he served in that position up to 19 February 2026 when he was dismissed.[3] He holds an associate degree in environmental engineering and a diploma in information technology and accounting.[1]
On 13 May 2026, Mubanga announced that he will not participate in the 2026 general election.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Elias Mubanga | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- 1 2 https://www.msme.gov.zm/?page_id=998
- 1 2 Mofya, Mwenya. "HH fires ministers Muchima, Mubanga". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2026-02-20.
- ↑ "SME ministry policy will soon be announced – Mubanga". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2023-07-10. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ↑ "You don't need connections to access empowerment – SME Minister". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ↑ "About 80,000 marketeers have benefited from booster loans – Govt". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ↑ Munkombwe, Elijah. "Muchima, Mubanga opt out of 2026 parliamentary race". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2026-05-14.