POLITICAL analyst Dr Euston Chiputa has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to quickly appoint the remaining Cabinet ministers, warning that further delays could affect government programmes over the next five years. Dr Chiputa says ministers need enough time to understand their responsibilities and start carrying out the government’s Grow Zambia Agenda. On September 14, 2026, President Hichilema appointed four Cabinet ministers: Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane as Finance Minister, Mulambo Haimbe as Foreign Affairs Minister, Dr Roma Chilengi as Health Minister and Gilbert Siame as Green Economy Minister. In an interview, Dr Chiputa said delays in appointing the remaining ministers could slow down government operations, as newly appointed ministers would need time to understand their responsibilities. “In my view, yes, indeed, it’s having...