Paul Kabuswe
Honorable Minister Paul Kabuswe | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Mines and Minerals Development | |
| In office September 2021 – May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Musukwa |
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office August 2021 – May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Musukwa |
| Succeeded by | Kabwe Lupele |
| Constituency | Chililabombwe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 October 1973 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
Paul Chanda Chongo Kabuswe (born 8 October 1973) is a Zambian politician who served as the member of parliament for Chililabombwe Constituency from 2021 to 2026, during which he served as Zambia's Minister of Mines and Minerals Development.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
Kabuswe was born on 8 October in 1973. He holds a Bsc in Politics and International Relations.[5]
Career and politics
Kabuswe stood as the Patriotic Front candidate for ward councillor in Kakoso Ward in Chililabombwe District at the 2011 general election and he was elected.[6] During that five-year term, he served as the mayor for Chililabombwe District from 2012 to 2016.[7][8][9] In February 2021, he joined the United Party for National Development (UPND) and contested for the position of member of parliament for Chililabombwe constituency, which he won in August 2021.[1] Kabuswe was named Minister of Mines and Minerals Development by President Hakainde Hichilema the following month.[10][11] He took over from Richard Musukwa, who was the member of parliament for Chililabombwe from 2016 to 2021 and was also the mines minister during his parliamentary tenure.[12] He decided to stand again in Chililabombwe constituency at the 2026 general election[13] and finished second to Kabwe Lupele.[14]
References
- 1 2 "Paul C C Kabuswe | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Archived from the original on 2025-11-16. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ http://zm.china-embassy.gov.cn/eng/sbgx/jm/202209/t20220920_10768382.htm | China Ambassador meets Zambian Mines Minister
- ↑ https://www.znbc.co.zm/news/kabuswe-govt-has-found-solution-to-kcm-problem/ Kabuswe government has found a solution to KCM - ZNBC
- ↑ http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/kabuswe-reassures-over-mopani/ Kabuswe reassures over mopani
- ↑ http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/kabuswe-says-mining-commission-on-cards/ Kabuswe says mining commission on cards | Daily Mail
- ↑ 2011 Local Government election results - Electoral Commission of Zambia
- ↑ "Zambia: Chililabombwe Council Workers Demand Resignation of Mayor, Two Others". AllAfrica. 8 September 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2024.
- ↑ "Times of Zambia | Chililabombwe Christmas babies feted". Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ↑ "Zambia : Stray bullet injures man in stray dog killing operation". Lusaka Times. 2014-05-15. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ↑ gregkawere (2021-09-11). "Zambian President Hichilema's 1st cabinet – 25 ministers (21 males & 4 females)". Povo News. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ↑ "HH Names Full Cabinet, Appoints New BOZ Governor". Open Zambia. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ↑ "Zambian president names new mines minister". MINING.COM. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ↑ Nominated Candidates - Electoral Commission of Zambia
- ↑ Phiri, Namo (2026-08-16). "More bigwigs tumble as Iris, Jay Jay's sister Pauline Banda go to Parley". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 2026-08-18.