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In August 2021, he was defeated by opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema of the United Party for National Development (UPND), marking a peaceful transfer of power.
His major achievements are often tied to specific, high-profile cases: 2016 Presidential Election Petition: Changala played a crucial role as a concerned citizen by applying to join the petition challenging the re-election of President Edgar Lungu.
This position placed Miles Sampa at the helm of one of Zambia's most powerful political machines, tasked with steering its direction after the electoral loss of former President Edgar Lungu.
Minister of Finance of Zambia On 14 February 2018, Margaret Mwanakatwe was appointed as Zambia’s Minister of Finance by President Edgar Lungu, becoming one of the few women to hold that portfolio in the country’s history.
This achievement earned her the Order of the Distinguished Service (ODS) , one of Zambia’s highest civilian honors, awarded by President Edgar Lungu in 2018.