Joseph Malanji
Joseph Malanji | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Malanji in 2018 | |
| 26th Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| Assumed office 5 January 2018 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Harry Kalaba |
| Member of Parliament for Kwacha | |
| Assumed office 23 September 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 August 1965 |
| Political party | Patriotic Front (2011-present) |
| Education | GCE |
Joseph Malanji (born 28 August 1965) is a Zambian politician and business executive currently serving as a member of the National Assembly and as Foreign Minister of Zambia.
Career
Malanji was appointed by President Rupiah Banda to the National Executive Committee for Land and Natural Resources in 2011. Formerly a member of the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy, Malanji joined the Patriotic Front during the presidency of Banda's successor, Michael Sata. In 2013, Malanji was elected head of the African Golf Confederation.[1] During the 2016 Zambian general election, Malanji was elected as a Member of Parliament to the constituency of Kwacha in Central Zambia. On 5 January 2018, President Edgar Lungu appointed Malanji as Minister of Foreign Affairs. As head of the SADC Electoral Observation Committee, Malanji was tasked with ensuring a fair and free Congolese general election.[2] In 2017, Malanji served as one of Zambia's representatives to the Fourth Pan-African Parliament.[3]
Personal life
Malanji is married and enjoys golfing.[4]
References
- ^ admin (2018-01-08). "WHO IS JOSEPH MALANJI?". Mwebantu.News. Retrieved 2019-04-28.
- ^ "Southern African Development Community :: Head of SEOM, Hon Joseph Malanji presents Preliminary Statement following the holding 2018 Elections in the DRC". www.sadc.int. Retrieved 2019-04-28.
- ^ "The Pan African Parliament opens In South Africa". Mwebantu. 2017-03-06. Retrieved 2019-04-28.
- ^ "Joseph Malanji | National Assembly of Zambia". National Assembly of Zambia.