Rodney Sikumba
Rodney Sikumba | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Tourism | |
| In office 7 September 2021 – 15 May 2026 | |
| President | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Preceded by | Ronald Chitotela |
| Member of the National Assembly for Livingstone | |
| In office August 2021 – 15 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Mathews Jere |
| Succeeded by | Gracious Mayangwa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 March 1980 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
| Alma mater | University of Zambia |
| Occupation | Politician |
Rhodine Sikumba, commonly known as Rodney Sikumba, is a Zambian politician.[1] He was the Minister of Tourism of Zambia and the member of parliament for Livingstone Constituency, both from 2021 to 2026.[2][3] He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND).[1] He was born on 29 March 1980.[1] He holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts and a Masters of Business Administration.[1]
Political Career
Sikumba stood as the United Party for National Development candidate for MP in Livingstone constituency at the 2021 general election on 12 August 2021 and was elected.[1] The following month, President Hakainde Hichilema appointed him as the Minister of Tourism and Arts.[1][4][5]
On 18 May 2026, Sikumba announced that he has withdrawn from seeking re-election in Livingstone and will not stand for any position in the 2026 general election.[6]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Rhodine Sikumba | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ "Ministers | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ "Cabinet". ZambiaInvest. Retrieved 2024-02-18.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Livingstone MP Rodney Sikumba exits race, backs Hichilema - Mwebantu". 2026-05-17. Retrieved 2026-05-17.