Mrs. Hawa Ndilowe has been promoted to take up the position of Chief Secretary to OPC replacing Mr. Bright Msaka who is among the 11 people arrested Monday in connection to coup attempts.

Mrs Ndilowe’s deputy is Mr Willie Samute, meaning that she will only have one deputy.

Mr. Joseph Iron, former police boss, is now heading the National Intelligence Bureau while former Army Commander, Marko Chidziko is National Security Advisor.