THE National Assembly has approved a motion to increase the number of ministers from 25 to 30. Vice-President Mutale Nalumango moved a motion yesterday to approve the establishment, merger and dissolution of government ministries and departments as proposed by President Hakainde Hichilema. Following debates, the House adopted the motion. Meanwhile, President Hichilema has nominated former Technology minister Felix Mutati and former Education minister Douglas Syakalima. The two former ministers have since been sworn in by Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti. The ministries which were proposed for dissolution and realignment were the Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and Ministry of Youth, Sport...




