Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation (Zambia)

The Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation is a government ministry of Zambia that is responsible to provide effective, sustainable and quality water supply and sanitation to the people of Zambia.[1] The current minister is Mike Mposha.[2][3][4]

Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation
Coat of arms of Zambia
Agency overview
Formed1964
JurisdictionGovernment of Zambia
HeadquartersLusaka, Zambia
Minister responsible
  • Mike Mposha, Minister for Water Development and Sanitation

History

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The Ministry was established in 1960s by the Government of Zambia as the Department of Water Development and Sanitation under the Ministry of Water Resources.

Organisational structure

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The Ministry of Water Development and Sanitation has several departments and subdivisions to facilitate and implement its work:

  • Kariba Dam
  • Project Implementation Directorate
  • Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Fund Development Board


References

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  1. ^ https://www.mwds.gov.zm/?page_id=1079
  2. ^ "From grade 7 failure to Minister, the story of Mike Mposha". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2023-12-17. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  3. ^ "Mike Mposha ~Minister - Water Development and Sanitation (Aug-2021) | National Assembly of Zambia". www.parliament.gov.zm. Retrieved 2024-07-14.
  4. ^ "From grade 7 failure to Minister, the story of Mike Mposha". Zambia: News Diggers!. 2023-12-17. Retrieved 2024-07-14.