PF names Brian Matambo as media director, approves Southern Province structures

The Patriotic Front has appointed Brian Matambo as Media Director, with party president Makebi Zulu assigning him to lead communication efforts alongside senior officials and an expanded media team.

The appointment, announced in Lusaka on April 23, 2026, places Matambo in a central role within the party’s information structure, working closely with Acting Secretary General Celestine Mukandila and Chairperson for Information and Publicity Emmanuel Mwamba. The party leadership has also directed collaboration with the broader PF-Pamodzi Alliance media team, signalling a coordinated communication approach across allied structures.

The move comes as the party continues internal restructuring, with the Central Committee confirming changes to its provincial leadership in Southern Province. The reorganisation reflects an effort to consolidate administrative and political coordination at provincial level, with a full slate of officials approved across the main body, women’s league, and youth league.

Under the revised structure, Golden Sifunga Nyambe takes up the position of Provincial Chairperson, deputised by Mwiche Sikolongo, while Peter Kampamba assumes the role of Vice Secretary and Josephine Daka becomes Treasurer. Other positions include Ian Mbasela as Information and Publicity Secretary, with Alvin Munsanda as his deputy.

The Women’s League will be led by Mable Nindi as Chairlady, supported by Sicolastica Mbao as Vice Chairlady and Annie Bwalya as Secretary. The structure also includes Elina Daka as Vice Secretary and Susan Phiri as Treasurer.

In the Youth League, Mario Namuyowe has been appointed Chairperson, with Richard Mubita serving as Vice Chairperson and Ikuka Muleta as Secretary. The team includes Martha Mwanany’andu as Vice Secretary and Ethel Mwamba Moono as Treasurer, alongside other positions focused on mobilisation and communication.

The party said the appointments and ratifications were endorsed during the most recent sitting of the Central Committee, formalising changes aimed at strengthening its organisational framework ahead of ongoing political activity.

The appointment of Matambo introduces a high-profile media figure into the party’s leadership structure, with the PF positioning its communication strategy as a key component of its broader political operations.

Full Statement

BRIAN MATAMBO IS NEW PF MEDIA DIRECTOR

Lusaka-Thursday,23rd April 2026

President Makebi Zulu has appointed renowned media personality and international journalist, Brian Matambo as new Media Director for the Party.

Hon. Zulu stated that Mr. Matambo will work closely with Acting Secretary General, Celestine Mukandila and Chairperson for Information and Publicity, Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba.
He also advised to collaborate closely with with the media team under PF-Pamodzi Alliance.

Meanwhile, at the last sitting of Central Committee ratified the reconstituted Southern provincial structure as followed;

MAIN BODY
1. Chairman -Mr Golden Sifunga Nyambe
2.Vice Chairman – Ms Mwiche Sikolongo
3.Ms Vailet Chama Chambula
4.Vice Secretary-Mr Peter Kampamba
5.Treasure – Ms Josephine Daka
6.Vice Treasure – Mr Justine Sampa
7.IPS- Mr Ian Mbasela
8.Vice IPS- Alvin Munsanda

WOMEN’S LEAGUE

1.Chairlady – Ms Mable Nindi
2.Vice Chairlady -Ms Sicolastica Mbao.
3.Secretary – Mrs Annie Bwalya.
4.Vice Secretary – Ms Elina Daka.
5.Treasure- Ms Susan Phiri.
6.Vice Treasure – Mrs Roster Nzunda.
7.IPS- Ms Julia Chindima.
8.Vice IPS- Ms Eunice Mukonda Nchenesi.

YOUTH LEAGUE
1.Chairman – Mr Mario Namuyowe.
2.Vice chairman – Mr Richard Mubita
3.Secretary – Mr Ikuka Muleta.
4.Vice Secretary – Ms Martha Mwanany’andu
5.Treasure – Ms Ethel Mwamba Moono.
6.Vice Treasure -Mr Mario Nzala.
7.IPS- Mosen Shula NRC
8.Vice IPS-Ms Rhodah Njowe.

Issued by;
Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba
Chairperson for Information and Publicity
Member of the Central Committee
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