Richard Musukwa
Richard Musukwa (born 28 November 1970) is a Zambian politician. He currently serves as Member of the National Assembly for Chililabombwe.
Richard Musukwa | |
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Minister of Mines and Minerals Development | |
Assumed office February 2018 | |
Deputy Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development | |
In office 2015–2016 | |
Member of the National Assembly for Chililabombwe | |
Assumed office 2016 | |
Preceded by | Esther Banda |
Member of the National Assembly for Wusakile | |
In office 2011–2016 | |
Preceded by | Barnabas Chella |
Succeeded by | Pavyuma Kalobo |
Personal details | |
Born | 28 November 1970 |
Political party | Patriotic Front |
Profession | Teacher, miner, trade unionist |
Biography
Prior to entering politics Musukwa worked as a teacher, miner and trade unionist.[1]
He was chosen as Patriotic Front candidate for Wusakile for the 2016 general elections and was subsequently elected to the National Assembly with a 14,851-vote majority.[2] In February 2015 he was appointed Deputy Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development.[1]
Prior to the 2016 general elections, Musukwa was chosen as the Patriotic Front in Chililabombwe, and was re-elected with a 6,159-vote majority.[3] Following the elections he was appointed Chief Whip of the Patriotic Front government.[1] In February 2018 he was made Minister of Mines and Minerals Development.[1]
References
- Richard Musukwa National Assembly of Zambia
- 2011 National Assembly election results Electoral Commission of Zambia
- Candidate results for Chililabombwe Electoral Commission of Zambia