Elisha Matambo
Hon. Elisha Matambo | |
|---|---|
| Provincial Minister for Copperbelt Province | |
| In office 27 August 2021 – 15 May 2026 | |
| President | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Preceded by | Japhen Mwakalombe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1970 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
| Profession | Marketing executive, Politician |
Elisha Matambo (born 5 February 1970) is a Zambian marketing executive and politician who currently serves as the Lufwanyama East member of Parliament. He served as Provincial Minister for Copperbelt Province and as a nominated Member of Parliament under the United Party for National Development (UPND) from August 2021 to May 2026.
Early life and education
Matambo was born on 5 February 1970. He holds a marketing certificate and a certificate in etiquette, and completed Grade 12 secondary education.[1]
Political career
In the UPND’s first cabinet, Matambo was appointed Provincial Minister for Copperbelt Province signed into office on 27 August 2021.[1][2][3][4]
As Copperbelt Minister, Matambo attributed the province’s top performance in Grade 7 and Grade 9 national examinations to the free education policy enacted by the Hichilema administration.[5]
He launched a partnership in August 2023 to provide free tertiary education to roughly 27,000 youths through collaboration between the government, ICOF, and Nkana Academy College of Education and Health Sciences.[6]
Matambo also engaged in public messaging around border security, urging the Zambia National Service to intensify anti‑smuggling efforts and reinforcing that illicit trade undermines national development.[7] In February 2024, he hosted the Chinese Ambassador Du Xiaohui, reaffirming cooperation in mining and Belt and Road initiatives related to the Copperbelt Province.[8]
In December 2024, Matambo inspected Kitwe Teaching Hospital reconstruction and underscored government commitment to modernizing health infrastructure in the province.[9] In mid‑2025, he emphasized moral and community development partnerships by donating materials toward construction projects led by church groups in Ndola.[10]
In March 2026, Matambo toured the newly-opened 17-kilometre segment of the M4 road (Ndola - Mufulira road) and concluded that a 4-kilometre stretch near the Tom Mtine Toll Plaza had not been done in accordance with construction standards and he proceeded to request for Jaswin Ports Limited to rework on the identified stretch of road.[11][12][13][14][15]
Ahead of the 2026 general election, Matambo was adopted by the United Party for National Development to be their candidate in Lufwanyama East[16] and he was elected.[17][18]
Personal life
He is married and listed as a marketing executive before his appointment to public office.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Elisha Matambo". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ↑ "Zambia : You'll work without interference, Copperbelt Province Minister assures civil servants". 21 September 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ↑ gregkawere (11 September 2021). "Zambian President Hichilema's 1st cabinet – 25 ministers (21 males & 4 females)". Povo News. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ↑ "HH Names Full Cabinet, Appoints New BOZ Governor". Open Zambia. 8 September 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
- ↑ "Copperbelt Minister, Matambo, claims free education reason province is tops in national exams". Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ↑ "Copperbelt Provincial Minister Launches Free Tertiary Education Partnership". 5 August 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ↑ "Copperbelt minister, Matambo, charges ZNS to step up anti-smuggling efforts". Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ↑ "Ambassador Du Xiaohui Meets with Hon. Elisha Matambo, Minister of Copperbelt Province of Zambia". 19 February 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ↑ "Matambo checks on KTH rehab works". 11 December 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ↑ "Church is govt's partner in creating strong moral fibre – Matambo". 13 July 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ↑ "Ndola-Mufulira Road under PPP a failed project – EIZ". Daily Nation. 16 March 2026. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Zambia : Simuuwe dismisses viral road video before Minister Matambo confirms defects". Lusaka Times. 15 March 2026. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "MATAMBO ORDERS CONTRACTOR TO REDO 4KM DAMAGED STRETCH ON NDOLA–SAKANIA ROAD". Diamond Media. 14 March 2026. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ Mwansa, Ivy. "We've been cheated on Ndola-Sakania Rd, the quality is bad – Govt". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ "Copperbelt Minister Slams Contractor over Cracking Ndola -Sakania Road". Mafken Media. Retrieved 13 April 2026.
- ↑ Nominated Candidates - Electoral Commission of Zambia
- ↑ Jere, Joshua (16 August 2026). "UPND Sweeps Lufwanyama East, West and Council Chairperson Seats". ZNBC. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
- ↑ "Zambia : UPND Sweeps Lufwanyama Constituencies". 16 August 2026. Retrieved 23 August 2026.