President Hakainde Hichilema appointed Solwezi East Member of Parliament Dr Alex Katakwe as Minister of Health on March 13, 2026, replacing Dr Elijah Muchima who had served in the portfolio from July 2024 until February 2026 after taking over from Sylvia Masebo who held the ministry between September 2021 and July 2024. Barely 2 months after his appointment, Dr Katakwe has found himself at the centre of controversy after allegedly suggesting during his farewell address that there was nothing wrong with public officials receiving “something for talk time” from members of the public as appreciation for services rendered. The Minister’s...
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