Rodney Sikumba

Rodney Sikumba
Minister of Tourism
In office
7 September 2021 – 15 May 2026
PresidentHakainde Hichilema
Preceded byRonald Chitotela
Member of the National Assembly for Livingstone
In office
August 2021 – 15 May 2026
Preceded byMathews Jere
Succeeded byGracious Mayangwa
Personal details
Born (1980-03-29) 29 March 1980 (age 46)
Zambia
PartyUnited Party for National Development
EducationUniversity of Zambia
OccupationPolitician

Rhodine Sikumba, commonly known as Rodney Sikumba, is a Zambian politician. He was the Minister of Tourism of Zambia and the member of parliament for Livingstone Constituency, both from 2021 to 2026. He is a member of the United Party for National Development (UPND). He was born on 29 March 1980. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Arts and a Masters of Business Administration.

Political career

Sikumba stood as the United Party for National Development candidate for MP in Livingstone constituency at the 2021 general election on 12 August 2021 and was elected. The following month, President Hakainde Hichilema appointed him as the Minister of Tourism and Arts.

On 18 May 2026, Sikumba announced that he has withdrawn from seeking re-election in Livingstone and will not stand for any position in the 2026 general election.

References

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  6. ↑ "Livingstone MP Rodney Sikumba exits race, backs Hichilema - Mwebantu". 2026-05-17. Retrieved 2026-05-17.