ABOUT THE PDU

The Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) was established by President Hakainde Hichilema to fast-track the delivery of high priority government initiatives that will bring lasting benefits to the people of Zambia.

 Our mission is to become a leading catalyst of service delivery to the citizens of Zambia. We will achieve this through the effective and efficient delivery of government programs and services, transforming Zambia through impactful and timely actions.  

The PDU reports directly to the President and works in partnership with government ministries, agencies, the private sector, and other key stakeholders to deliver on the promise of a brighter future for Zambia.

OUR LEADERSHIP

  • HEAD OF THE PDU

    Kuso Kamwambi was appointed head of the Presidential Delivery Unit by President Hichilema in March 2023. She has been the Permanent Secretary in charge of the Management Development Division at the Cabinet Office since December 2021 and prior to that worked as a Human Capital Manager at the Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank.

    Kuso has a wealth of experience across both the private and public sectors, including at the Bank of Zambia, the Road Transport and Safety Agency, and the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development.

    Kuso holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources from Copperbelt University.

  • DELIVERY MANAGER - ENHANCED VALUE CHAINS

    Mulunga Jones Shimbela is a Governance & Economic Policy Expert With over 15 years of combined practical experience in banking, energy, and public service. He is a highly motivated individual with skills in strategic planning, negotiation, risk management, relationship management and is dedicated to creating positive community activities, enhancing business and economic activity, and advocating for good governance.

    As Delivery Manager for Enhanced Value Chains, his role works to enhance governance and economic outcomes in agriculture and Livestock. Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics & Finance from the University of Lusaka and currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Economics and Finance.

  • DEPUTY HEAD OF THE PDU

    Chipokota Mwanawasa was appointed deputy head of the Presidential Delivery Unit by President Hichilema in March 2023. She also serves as a policy advisor to President Hichilema in State House, having worked on the UPND’s election campaigns since 2015.

    Prior to entering politics, Chipo had a wide-ranging and successful legal career. She has worked as a legal officer at Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) and lectured in law at the University of Zambia. She also manages the Cattle Wealth Management firm, which is based in Chibombo District.

    Chipo holds an LLB in English and French law from the University of Kent in the United Kingdom, as well as an LLM Masters in Commercial Law from the University of Cape Town. In 2018, Chipo was awarded a Chevening Scholarship to study a MSc Masters in Public Policy from the London School of Economics (LSE).

  • DELIVERY MANAGER - PROJECTS DELIVERY

    Cuthbert Munankwenka is leading Presidential delivery targets in Energy, Infrastructure and Trade Facilitation.

    With a Consulting Engineering background, he has previously lead project delivery teams in Energy, Rail, Highway, Airports and Border Terminal Developments. He is Fellow of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (FEIZ), Professional Member of the Engineering Institution of Zimbabwe (ZIE) and a Professional Member of the Botswana Engineer’s Registration Board (ERB).

    Cuthbert has a career spanning over 19 years in Design, Feasibility Planning, Contract Management, Project Structuring, and Construction Supervision of infrastructure assets.

    He has held senior engineering roles locally and abroad having worked for Zulu Burrow Consulting (Zambia), Electricite De France (EDF) (United Kingdom), AFRY (formerly PÖRY of Switzerland) and Africana Finance and Investments Limited (South Africa).

  • DELIVERY MANAGER - ENRICHED PUBLIC SERVICES

    Alfred Sakwiya is principally responsible for supporting the implementation of 3 presidential interventions covering Quality Health Services, Drug Supply chain and Constituency Development Fund (CDF). In this capacity, he provides technical advice both to senior PDU leadership and implementing agencies to address bottlenecks and accelerate program implementation

    Alfred studied Urban and Regional Planning and is now studying Public Administration at post graduate level. He has served in various senior capacities in the Public Service in Zambia.

  • DELIVERY MANAGER - TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

    Mupota is an information technology professional with experience spanning over 100 projects. His expertise encompasses enterprise resource planning, analytics, and supply chain management. He has worked across diverse regions, including Zambia, South Africa, and Australia.

    In his role as the Delivery Manager for Technology and Innovation at the Presidential Delivery Unit, Mupota oversees program management, focusing on granting Zambian citizens equal online access to opportunities and resources. His pivotal contribution is accelerating the digital inclusion program, which aims to bridge the divide between individuals who have access to information technology and those who don't.

    Presently, Mupota is leading efforts in both the public and private sectors to extend affordable, reliable high-speed internet to 80% of the population. Additionally, he is overseeing the transition of the legacy national civil registration system, established in 1965, to a modern digital ID framework, ensuring a seamless and secure update to this critical national infrastructure.