Office

Minister of Finance and National Planning, Zambia

Current holder

Situmbeko Musokotwane

In office since 14 Sept 2026.

Career

Member of the National Assembly of Zambia (2016 to present)
Finance Minister of Zambia (2008 to 2011)
Finance Minister of Zambia (2021 to present)

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of Finance and National Planning of Zambia?

Situmbeko Musokotwane is the Minister of Finance and National Planning of Zambia, in office since 14 Sept 2026.

When was Situmbeko Musokotwane born?

Situmbeko Musokotwane was born in 1956-05-25, according to Wikidata.

Which party does Situmbeko Musokotwane belong to?

Situmbeko Musokotwane is listed as a member of United Party for National Development on Wikidata.

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Sources: Cabinet Office of Zambia (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Zambia in numbers

Population (2025): 21.9 million; 22nd largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,310 US$; 32nd highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 13.9%; 10th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 5.9%; 28th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 100.6%; 6th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 66.5 years; 23rd highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024): 71.8%; 26th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 65; 12th most stable of 54 in Africa

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Cite this

PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of Finance and National Planning, Zambia. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/zambia/minister-of-finance-and-national-planning