Credo Nanjuwa
Hon. Credo Nanjuwa | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly for Mumbwa | |
| In office 13 August 2016 – 15 May 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Chituwo |
| Provincial Minister for Southern Province | |
| In office 25 September 2023 – 15 May 2026 | |
| President | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Preceded by | Cornelius Mweetwa |
| Provincial Minister for Central Province | |
| In office 27 August 2021 – 25 September 2023 | |
| President | Hakainde Hichilema |
| Preceded by | Sydney Mushanga |
| Succeeded by | Princess Kasune |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1969 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
| Profession | Businessman, Politician |
Credo Nanjuwa (born 11 September 1969) is a Zambian businessman and politician. He has served as the Member of Parliament for Mumbwa constituency from 2016 to 2021 and was the Provincial Minister for Central Province (September 2021 to September 2023) and Southern Province (September 2023 to May 2026).[1]
Political career
[edit]Nanjuwa was first elected to parliament in the 2016 general election as the United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate for Mumbwa constituency.[2] He retained the seat in the 2021 general election, again representing the UPND.[3]
On 27 August 2021, President Hakainde Hichilema appointed him as Provincial Minister for Central Province.[1][4] He served in that position until a cabinet reshuffle on 25 September 2023, when he was transferred to being the Provincial Minister for Southern Province.[1][5][6]
He also met with visiting foreign envoys in his official capacity, including the Chinese Ambassador to Zambia in July 2023, to discuss bilateral cooperation.[7]
In 2026, after 10 years as the MP for Mumbwa Constituency, Nanjuwa decided to stand as the UPND candidate for parliament in the Itezhi-Tezhi East.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Nanjuwa is married and represented himself as a businessman prior to full-time public office.[1] He holds an Advanced Diploma in Business.[1]
See also
[edit]- Provincial minister (Zambia)
- List of members of the National Assembly of Zambia (2016–2021)
- United Party for National Development
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Credo Nanjuwa | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- ^ "Credo Nanjuwa (2016 MP)". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Credo Nanjuwa 2021". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ gregkawere (11 September 2021). "Zambian President Hichilema's 1st cabinet – 25 ministers (21 males & 4 females)". Povo News. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ^ Mofya, Mwenya. "My appointment comes with hope – Kasune". Zambia: News Diggers!. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Credo Nanjuwa – Southern Province (Sep‑2023)". National Assembly of Zambia. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "Ambassador Du Xiaohui Meets with Hon. Credo Nanjuwa". Chinese Embassy in Zambia. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
- ^ "UPND Northern, Southern Provinces official list of adopted candidates - Zambian Eye". Zambian Eye - Breaking News and Current Affairs. 19 May 2026. Retrieved 7 June 2026.
External links
[edit]- Credo Nanjuwa – National Assembly of Zambia profile
- Credo Nanjuwa 2021 MP profile
- Southern Province minister appoint – Parliament of Zambia
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