Abel Chambeshi

Abel M. Chambeshi (born 16 September 1944)^[1] is a Zambian politician. He served as a Member of the National Assembly for Mkushi South from 1996 until 2006 and held several ministerial portfolios.

Abel Chambeshi
Minister of Transport and Communications
In office 2005–2006
Preceded by	Bates Namuyamba
Minister of Science, Technology and Vocational Training
In office 2002–2005
Succeeded by	Bates Namuyamba
Minister of Lands
In office 2001–2002
Preceded by	Samuel Miyanda
Minister of Science, Technology and Vocational Training
In office 1999–2001
Preceded by	Alfeyo Hambayi
Succeeded by	Valentine Kayope
Minister of Sport, Youth and Child Development
In office 1999–1999
Succeeded by	Syacheye Madyenkuku
Minister for Central Province
In office  –1999
Member of the National Assembly for Mkushi South
In office 1996–2006
Preceded by	Felix Machiko
Succeeded by	Sydney Chisanga
Personal details
Born	(1944-09-16) 16 September 1944 (age 81)
Party	Movement for Multi-Party Democracy
Profession	Management consultant

Biography

Chambeshi contested the 1996 general elections as the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) candidate in Mkushi South. He was elected to the National Assembly with a 1,562 majority.^[2] After being made Minister for Central Province, he was appointed Minister of Sport, Youth and Child Development in 1999.^[3] At the end of 1999 a cabinet reshuffle saw him become Minister of Science, Technology and Vocational Training.^[4] In February 2001 he was appointed Minister of Lands.^[5]

Chambeshi was re-elected in the December 2001 general elections with a reduced majority of 317.^[6] In January 2002 he returned to his previous portfolio, becoming Minister of Science, Technology and Vocational Training again.^[7] In January 2005 he was appointed Minister of Transport and Communications.^[8]

Chambeshi did not contest the 2006 general elections.