Republic of Zambia

MINISTRY OF WATER DEVELOPMENT AND SANITATION

PRESS STATEMENT

(For Immediate Release)

Ministry Of Water Development and Sanitation unveils new boards for water utilities

Lusaka, 20th September, 2025 – The Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, Hon. Eng. Collins Nzovu, MP, has appointed new Boards of Directors for eight of the country’s eleven commercial water utilities.

The new boards for Lusaka, Kafubu, Nkana, Mulonga, Chambeshi, Eastern, North Western and Lukanga Water Supply and Sanitation Companies are expected to provide strategic leadership and strengthen performance in line with government’s commitment to expanding access to safe drinking water and improved sanitation services nationwide.

These appointments mark a significant step towards enhancing corporate governance, accountability, and operational efficiency in the water sector. Each board brings together a diverse team of professionals drawn from engineering, economics, finance, law, and public administration. This blend of expertise is expected to inject fresh perspectives and renewed drive into the management of the utilities.

The boards have been given a clear mandate by the Minister of Water Development and Sanitation, Hon. Nzovu. The boards are required to sign performance contracts with specific, measurable targets for key indicators, ensuring accountability.

Their core responsibilities include:

• Project Completion: They must prioritize and fast-track the completion of all ongoing projects, including major infrastructure works.
• Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): To address investment gaps, the boards are directed to actively explore and undertake viable PPP projects to attract private capital and expertise.
• Financial Performance: A key focus is to improve the financial health of the companies by enhancing revenue collection, reducing operational costs, and increasing efficiency.
• Addressing Sector Challenges: The boards are also expected to tackle existing challenges such as high levels of non-revenue water, aging infrastructure, and rising energy costs.

The Minister also underscored the importance of accountability and transparency, urging the new boards to work hand-in-hand with management, staff, and stakeholders in addressing pressing sector challenges and the urgent need for increased investment to reach underserved communities.

“The government is committed to ensuring that all citizens have access to clean, safe, and reliable water, as well as adequate sanitation services. The newly appointed boards are tasked with steering their respective companies towards greater efficiency, financial sustainability, and improved service delivery. We are confident they will meet the expectations of the Zambian people,” said Hon. Nzovu.

Hon. Nzovu further reaffirmed government’s commitment to providing the necessary policy direction and financial support to the sector, emphasizing that universal access to water and sanitation remains a top national priority.

The newly constituted boards are expected to assume their responsibilities immediately and drive strategies that will deliver measurable improvements in service delivery for all customers.

The list of newly appointed board Members is as follows:

NAME ORGANIZATION POSITION STATUS

LUSAKA WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COMPANY

Mr. Watson Ng’ambi Stefanutti Stocks Construction Zambia Limited Director Board Chairperson

Mr. Bupe Mutanya Kafue Council Council Secretary Member

Mr. Charton Hamulyata Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Provincial Local Government Officer Member

Mr. Melvin Sikazwe Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation Acting Director of Planning and Information Member

Eng. Wesley Kaluba CAMCO Equipment and Machinery Services Limited, Director Marketing Member

Ms. Rabecca Hatoongo Masenke University of Lusaka Lecturer Member

Ms. Ireen Mwansa Chitesha Examination Council of Zambia Director Finance, Member

KAFUBU WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COMPANY

Mr. Matamwandi Sydney Matongo Meit Energy Director Board Chairperson

Mr. Maybin Hudson Noole Noole Group Limited Founder and President Member

Ms. Mary Muwowo Lapukeni Mpongwe Municipal Council Council Secretary Member

Mr. Francis Katanga Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Senior Local Government Auditor Member

Ms. Beatrice Kalonge Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation, Provincial Water Resources Development Officer Member

Mr. Musonda Chansa Wire Cable, Cbi Electric Zamefa Manager Member

Mr. Musapenda J. Phiri Bank of Zambia Assistant Director Member

Ms. Avis Sinkala TAZAMA Pipelines Ltd Internal Audit Manager Member

MULONGA WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COMPANY

Dr. Christine Nakamba Copperbelt University Head of Department and Lecturer Board Chairperson (Pictured)

Mr. Manuel Mutale Entrepreneur Former Executive Director Member

Ms. Shilla Kalinda Chabelengula Songolo Town Clerk Chililabombwe Municipal Council Member

Ms. Christine Nosiku Senior Engineer Government Officer Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Member

Eng. John Kamwendo Engineering Manager Mopani Copper Mines Member

Mr. Mathews Muyembe General Manager Trinity Industries Limited Member

Ms. Sharon Nkhuwa Goma Business Controller Epiroc Zambia Member

EASTERN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COMPANY

Mr. Anderson Zulu Private Consultant Board Chairperson

Ms. Mary Sinkala Town Clerk Lumezi Municipal Council Member

Mr. Alex Bwalya Provincial Local Government Officer Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Member

Mr. Abraham Banda Provincial Water Supply and Sanitation Officer Ministry of Development and Sanitation Member

Mr. Zikhalo Mtine Assistant Inspector Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency Member

Mr. Crippen Siatwinda Senior Counsel Legal Aid Member

Ms. Pricaria Mwenda Mwanangoma Director Finance Sinda Municipal Council Member

LUKANGA WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COMPANY

Mr. Bhakes Yashantrai Desai Managing Director B.Y Enterprises Board Chairperson

Bishop Boniface Burton Shonga Presiding Bishop Kabwe Chapel Member

Ms. Grace Namukoko Musha Kanyanta Council Secretary Chibombo Council Member

Mr. Chanda Senkwe Provincial Local Government Officer Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Member

Eng. Main Chama Regional Manager Roads Development Agency Member

Ms. Alice Gumisai Muchena Fatchi Former Chief Financial Officer Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company Member

Mr. Probby Munshya Head Internal Audit Microloan Foundation Member

CHAMBESHI WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COMPANY

Mr. Kacha Mutenda Finance and Credit Expert - Board Chairperson

Ms. Catherine Nambule

Acting Town Clerk Kasama Municipal Council Member

Mr. Alfred Nyambose Provincial Local Government Officer Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Member

Eng. Moses Mwewa Kapala Provincial Water Supply and Sanitation Officer Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation Member

Eng. Patrick Shangala Acting Regional Manager EIZ Member

Mr. Christopher Mwape Community Development Officer, Rural Development World Vision Member

Ms. Nakena Mutemwa Chanda Area Manager National Pensions Scheme Authority Member

NKANA WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COMPANY

Prof. Kakoma Maseka Dean-School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Copperbelt University Board Chairperson

Mr. Bernard Chiwala Director Marketing CAMCO Equipment Zambia Member

Ms. Liswaniso Betty Maibiba, Council Secretary Kalulushi Municipal Council Member

Mr. Macleod Nyirenda Provincial Local Government Officer Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development Member

Mr. Elijah Banda Provincial Water Supply and Sanitation Officer Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation Member

Ms. Glenda Kasonde Manager Health Safety & Environment Mopani Copper Mines Member

Dr. Patrick Sipopa Akayombokwa Head of Projects Mopani Copper Mines Member

Ms. Wanjivwa Ng’ambwa Acting Chief Accountant ZESCO Limited Member

Media Contact:

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Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation

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