Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has maintained that the Cabinet remains accountable for government business even when a ministerial portfolio is vacant. The vacancy at the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has since been filled through the appointment of a new minister.
Cabinet has instructed the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy to prepare the Consumer Protection Bill and has also approved, in principle, the establishment of the Consumer Protection Agency.
The directive is part of the resolution taken at the last Cabinet sitting.
Cabinet has approved a wave of strategic international agreements, education initiatives, and regional hosting duties.
Both the Zambian cabinet and parliament were dissolved last Friday in line with the country's constitution in readiness for the August general election.
This is in accordance with the national constitution, which requires automatic dissolution 90 days prior to a general election.
The Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Green Hydrogen Industries Council, bringing together key national leaders and institutions to guide and coordinate the nation's green industrial development.
Cabinet has announced several key decisions aimed at strengthening governance, improving infrastructure, and enhancing service delivery.
The announcements were made during the first Cabinet briefing of 2026.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Cabinet ministers to assess the progress of capital projects they encounter during their festive break.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Modestus Amutse as the new Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, effective 2 December 2025.
Amutse took over from Frans Kapofi, who had been acting in the position since the dismissal of Natangue Ithete in October.
The Cabinet has directed all offices/ministries/agencies (MNAs) currently having a Public Private Partnership Project Register to engage the unit to ensure the finalisation of the outstanding matters and fast track their implementation.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Defence Minister Frans Kapofi to oversee the portfolio of Industries, Mines and Energy on an interim basis.
