President Sata makes changes at Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry.
President Michael Sata has moved Hon Minister Robert Sichinga from the Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry to the Ministry of Agriculture with immediate effect. Minister of Agriculture Hon Chenda will be the new Minister of Commerce. On his transition out of the Ministry of Commerce, Hon Sichinga made the following changes:
Announced new measures for improving loan repayment for CEEC funds. Announced changes to the board of Zambia Development Agency which will be headed by Songowayo Zgyambo. Appointment of a new CEO for the Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission. New board members include Mercy Siame and Professor Herticy Ng'ambi the vice chancellor of Mulungushi University. Announcement of a new board of Directors for the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission. Announcement that the Competition and Consumer Protect Commission which will be headed by Kelvin Bwalya.. Announcement that the Zambia Bureau of Standards will be headed by Angoni Ngoma. The Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM) and the Economic Association of Zambia (EAZ) have welcomed the transfer of Minister of Agriculture and Livestock Emmanuel Chenda to the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry in the same capacity. The Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU) has welcomed the appointment of Robert Sichinga as Minister of Agriculture and Livestock. ZNFU president, Jarvis Zimba said Mr Sichinga has come at a critical time when the agricultural sector is facing numerous challenges that need serious attention. Source ZambiaUSAChamber editor