Mulambo Haimbe
Mulambo Haimbe | |
|---|---|
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 29 December 2023 – 15 May 2026 | |
| President | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Preceded by | Stanley Kakubo |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 7 September 2021 – 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Given Lubinda |
| Succeeded by | Princess Kasune |
| Member of the National Assembly for Lusaka Central | |
| In office August 2021 – 15 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret Mwanakatwe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 May 1976 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
| Alma mater | University of Zambia |
| Occupation | Politician |
Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe is a Zambian politician.[1] He was the member of parliament for Lusaka Central from 2021 to 2026 and served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Justice during that time.[1][2] He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND). He was born on 12 May 1976.[3] He holds a Bachelor of Law Degree (LLB) and Master of Law in Construction Law and Arbitration.[3]
Political Career
[edit]Mulambo Haimbe stood as the United Party for National Development candidate for MP in Lusaka Central at the 2021 general election on 12 August 2021 and was elected. The following month, he was appointed as the Minister of Justice in the initial cabinet.[4][5]
In late December 2023, after Stanley Kakubo's resignation as the Foreign Affairs Minister, Mulambo was appointed to be the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs alongside his role in the justice ministry.[6][7] He was appointed the official foreign affairs minister on 5 June 2024, officially handing over Ministry of Justice duties to Princess Kasune.[8]
On 18 May 2026, Haimbe announced that he will not participate in the 2026 general election.[9][10][11]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Ministers | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ↑ "Cabinet". ZambiaInvest. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- 1 2 "Mulambo Hamakuni Haimbe | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Haimbe is acting Foreign Affairs Minister". Daily Nation. 2023-12-30. Retrieved 2026-05-18.
- ↑ "Minister of Justice Mulambo Haimbe is acting minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation". 29 December 2023. Retrieved 2026-05-17.
- ↑ "Zambian president appoints new foreign affairs minister-Xinhua". english.news.cn. Retrieved 2024-06-10.
- ↑ "Former Foreign Affairs minister Mulambo Haimbe withdraws from parliamentary race - Zambian Eye". Zambian Eye - Breaking News and Current Affairs. 2026-05-18. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ zamobserver (2026-05-18). "Former Foreign Affairs Minister Mulambo Haimbe has withdrawn from the race to recontest the Lusaka Central - The Zambian Observer". Retrieved 2026-05-20.
- ↑ "Former Lusaka Central MP Haimbe exits race - Mwebantu". 2026-05-18. Retrieved 2026-05-20.
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