Sydney Mushanga
Sydney Mushanga (born 26 April 1977) is a Zambian politician. He currently serves as Member of the National Assembly for Bwacha, as well as the Minister for Central Province.
Sydney Mushanga | |
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Minister for Central Province | |
Assumed office 2016 | |
Preceded by | Davies Chisopa |
Member of the National Assembly for Bwacha | |
Assumed office 2011 | |
Preceded by | Gladys Nyirongo |
Personal details | |
Born | 26 April 1977 |
Political party | Patriotic Front |
Profession | IT specialist, teacher |
Biography
Prior to entering politics he worked as an IT specialist and as a teacher.[1] Ahead of the 2011 general elections he was selected as the Patriotic Front (PF) candidate for Bwacha ahead of the sitting MP Gladys Nyirongo, and was subsequently elected to the National Assembly.[2] He was re-elected in 2016, beating out United Party for National Development (UPND) rival Saidi Chibwana.[3][4]
After serving as Deputy Minister of Education, Vocational Training and Early Education for a little over a year,[5] President Edgar Lungu appointed him Minister for Central Province in late 2016.[6][7]
References
- Sydney Mushanga National Assembly of Zambia
- "Bwacha Constituency in development path". Zambia Daily Mail. 8 May 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- "PF Gets Two Kabwe Seats". muvitv.com. 13 August 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- Phiri, Chris (12 August 2016). "Zambia Votes: PF Sweeps 50 Parliamentary Seats So Far". Zambia Reports. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- "Sydney Mushanga ~Deputy Minister - Educaton [sic], Vocational Training and Early Education (Feb-2015) | National Assembly of Zambia".
- "President Lungu names part of his Cabinet, Felix Mutati is the new Finance Minister". Lusaka Times. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- "President Lungu Names Ministers". Lusaka Voice. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 25 December 2018.