Elvis Nkandu
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Honorable Minister Elvis Nkandu | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts | |
| Assumed office September 2021 | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office August 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Maxas Ng'onga |
| Constituency | Kaputa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 December 1971 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
Elvis Chishala Nkandu (born 31 December 1971) is a Zambian politician who currently serves as Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts. In 2021, he was elected as member of parliament for Kaputa.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
[edit]Nkandu was born in Northern Zambia on 31 December 1971. He holds a diploma in management and administration.[4]
Career
[edit]He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND). In August 2021, he contested and won a parliamentary seat for Kaputa. He was appointed as Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts by President Hichilema in his first cabinet the following month.[5][6]
On 5 March 2025, Nkandu was appointed as the UPND Deputy Spokesperson.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ https://www.parliament.gov.zm/node/9122 Parliament of Zambia
- ↑ http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/nkandu-canes-faz/ Nkandu canes Faz
- ↑ https://www.times.co.zm/?p=123928 Times of Zambia
- ↑ https://www.mysa.gov.zm/?page_id=1798 Ministry of youths and sport
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Tutu, Arnold (2025-03-04). "UPND announces Media Team changes". ZNBC-Just for you. Retrieved 2025-03-05.