Gift Sialubalo
Gift Sialubalo is a Zambian politician who has been the Member of Parliament for Sinazongwe since August 2016. He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND). In March 2025, he was appointed Minister of Local Government and Rural Development by President Hakainde Hichilema, taking over from Gary Nkombo.
Born Gift Simuunza Sialubalo on 25 August 1965, he has participated in national politics for several years. His 2016 election faced a challenge from Richwell Siamunene, who alleged violence and intimidation during the campaign. A court found that there was violence by supporters of Sialubalo, but the conduct did not reach an actionable level.
In 2020, some constituents labeled him an absentee representative, but Sialubalo said he had been actively working on development projects in Sinazongwe.
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