Matthew Nkhuwa

Mathew Nkhuwa (born 29 January 1954) is a Zambian engineer and politician.

Political and ministerial career He was elected to Parliament on 11 August 2016 in Chingola constituency as the Patriotic Front candidate. Nkhuwa was appointed Minister of Works and Supply on 31 October 2016 by President Edgar Lungu.

On 14 February 2018, he was transferred to being the Minister of Energy, succeeding David Mabumba. He remained in that role until May 2021.

During his ministerial tenure, he oversaw energy projects and encouraged the use of the Presidential Empowerment Initiative Fund to support marketeers in Chingola constituency, stating that the program was non‑discriminatory. He also supported infrastructure development, including police housing and road projects delivered by Chinese contractors.

Controversies In 2019, opposition leader Chishimba Kambwili called for Nkhuwa’s resignation over severe load shedding in Zambia, criticizing his handling of the energy sector.