Elvis Nkandu
Zambian politician (born 1971)
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Elvis Chishala Nkandu (born 31 December 1971) is a Zambian politician who currently serves as Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts. In 2021, he was elected as member of parliament for Kaputa.[1][2][3]
Honorable Minister Elvis Nkandu | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts | |
| Assumed office September 2021 | |
| Member of Parliament | |
| Assumed office August 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Maxas Ng'onga |
| Constituency | Kaputa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 December 1971 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
Early life and education
Nkandu was born in Northern Zambia on 31 December 1971. He holds a diploma in management and administration.[4]
Career
He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND). In August 2021, he contested and won a parliamentary seat for Kaputa. He was appointed as Minister of Youth, Sport and Arts by President Hichilema in his first cabinet the following month.[5][6]
On 5 March 2025, Nkandu was appointed as the UPND Deputy Spokesperson.[7]