Elisha Matambo
Hon. Elisha Matambo | |
|---|---|
| Provincial Minister for Copperbelt Province | |
| Assumed office 27 August 2021 | |
| President | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Member of the National Assembly (nominated) | |
| Assumed office August 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 5, 1970 |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Political party | United Party for National Development |
| Profession | Marketing executive, Politician |
Elisha Matambo (born 5 February 1970) is a Zambian marketing executive and politician who serves as Provincial Minister for Copperbelt Province and a nominated Member of Parliament under the United Party for National Development (UPND) since August 2021.
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]
Personal life
He is married and listed as a marketing executive before his appointment to public office.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "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.