Credo Nanjuwa
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Hon. Credo Nanjuwa | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Assembly for Mumbwa | |
| Assumed office 11 August 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Chituwo |
| Provincial Minister for Southern Province | |
| Assumed office 25 September 2023 | |
| 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 since 2016 and is the current Provincial Minister for Southern Province.[1]
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]
