Micheal Zondani Katambo

Micheal Zondani Jay Katambo
Member of the National Assembly for Masaiti
In office
28 September 2011 – 15 May 2026
Preceded byGladys Lundwe
Minister of Agriculture
In office
14 February 2018 – 14 May 2021
PresidentEdgar Lungu
Preceded byDora Siliya
Succeeded byReuben Mtolo Phiri
Minister of Fisheries and Livestock
In office
29 September 2016 – 14 February 2018
PresidentEdgar Lungu
Preceded byGreyford Monde
Succeeded byKampamba Mulenga
Personal details
Born (1969-09-16) 16 September 1969
PartyUPND (2026–present)
PF (2015–2026)
MMD (1991–2015)

Micheal Zondani Jay Katambo (born 16 September 1969) is a Zambia politician.[1] He was the Member of the National Assembly for Masaiti constituency from 2011 to 2026 and formerly served as the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock (September 2016 to February 2018)[2][3] and as the Minister of Agriculture (February 2018 to May 2021)[4] under the presidency of Edgar Lungu.

Political Career

Katambo stood as the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy candidate in Masaiti constituency at the 2011 general election and was elected. In 2015, he switched his allegiance to the Patriotic Front and this resulted in a by-election in which he retained his seat.[1]

At the 2016 general election, he retained his position as the Masaiti member of parliament[1] and was appointed as the Minister of Fisheries and Livestock by President Edgar Lungu the following month.[2][3] On 14 February 2018, he was appointed as the Minister of Agriculture by the president.[4] At the 2021 general election, he retained his position as the Masaiti member of parliament as the Patriotic Front candidate.[1]

On 29 March 2026, he switched his allegiance to the United Party for National Development (UPND).[5][6][7][8] Ahead of the 2026 general election, Masaiti constituency was split into two constituencies, with one maintaining the Masaiti name and the other being named Kalalangabo.[9][10] Micheal Katambo picked Kalalangabo as the constituency to stand for member of parliament, with him being adopted as the UPND candidate.[11]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Micheal Zondani Jay Katambo | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  2. 1 2 "Zambia : President Lungu appoints 9 more ministers to bring his cabinet size to 25 Ministers". Lusaka Times. 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  3. 1 2 "Zambia : Michael Katambo is new Livestock Minister". 2016-09-28. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  4. 1 2 Mbewe, Zondiwe. "New agriculture ministers must consult stakeholders – ZNFU". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  5. ↑ Daka, Precious. "Katambo ditches PF, joins UPND". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  6. ↑ "Zambia : PF Loses More Members to UPND Ahead of 2026 Polls". Lusaka Times. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  7. ↑ "Katambo Joins UPND as Western Region Backs Hichilema". Zambia. 2026-03-29. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  8. ↑ "Michael Katambo defects to UPND, pledges loyalty to President Hakainde Hichilema - Mwebantu". 2026-03-29. Retrieved 2026-04-01.
  9. ↑ ECZ Chairperson Speech - Announcement of 70 new constituencies - Electoral Commission of Zambia
  10. ↑ ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBIA ANNOUNCES 70 NEW PARLIAMENTARY CONSTITUENCIES - National Assembly
  11. ↑ "Zambia : President Hichilema Orders Swift Payments To Farmers". 2026-08-05. Retrieved 2026-08-11.


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