Patrick Mwanawasa has been appointed deputy permanent secretary for Eastern Province.

President Edgar Lungu has appointed son to late president Levy Mwanawasa, Patrick as new Eastern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary.
Eastern Province Permanent Secretary, Chanda Kasolo has confirmed to Breeze News the appointment of Mr. Mwanawasa as deputy permanent secretary.
Mr. Kasolo says Mr. Mwanawasa who is expected to start work tomorrow, is expected to ensure that Government projects are successfully implemented in the province.
He says Mr. Mwanawasa is a brilliant young person who will render good service to the people of Eastern Province.
Mr. Kasolo says he is aware that a lot of work needs to be done in the province.
Mr. Mwanawasa is taking over from Zechariah Luhanga who has been transferred to Public Service Management Division in Lusaka in the same capacity.