Sydney Mushanga | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Central Province | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Davies Chisopa |
| Succeeded by | Credo Nanjuwa |
| Member of the National Assembly for Bwacha | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Gladys Nyirongo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 April 1977 |
| Party | Patriotic Front |
| Profession | IT specialist,teacher |
Sydney Mushanga (born 26 April 1977) is a Zambian politician. He currently serves as Member of the National Assembly for Bwacha.
Prior to entering politics he worked as an IT specialist and as a teacher. [1] Ahead of the 2011 general elections he was selected as the Patriotic Front (PF) candidate for Bwacha ahead of the sitting MP Gladys Nyirongo,and was subsequently elected to the National Assembly. [2] He was re-elected in 2016,beating out United Party for National Development (UPND) rival Saidi Chibwana. [3] [4]
After serving as Deputy Minister of Education,Vocational Training and Early Education for a little over a year, [5] President Edgar Lungu appointed him Minister for Central Province in late 2016. [6] [7]