Ambrose Lufuma | |
|---|---|
| Lufuma in 2024 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Davies Chama |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Constituency | Kabompo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma 26 October 1957 |
| Political party | United Party for National Development |
| Spouse | Sombo Chinyama |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Lusaka,Zambia |
| Occupation | Economist |
Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma (born October 26,1957) is a Zambian politician,businessman,and economist. He is Zambia's current Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament for Kabompo. [1]
Ambrose was born to Raphael Lufuma and Chisengo in 1957,in Kawanda Village of Kabompo. He attended Kawanda Primary School. In 1972,he was transferred to Mpima Seminary for his high school education. [2]
In 1976,Ambrose joined the Zambia National Service and underwent military training after graduating from high school. He,later,was selected to go the University of Zambia;there he studied Economics.
In the 90s,Ambrose became friends with UPND founder,Anderson Mazoka and soon joined his political party. He contested the 2011 and 2016 Zambian general election as Kabompo Member of Parliament and he emerged victorious in both. Ambrose contested the 2021 Zambian general election,as an MP for Kabompo,again,he emerged victorious. A few weeks later,he was appointed the Minister of Defence by President Hichilema. [2]
| Year (s) | Position | Area served | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2016 | Member of Parliament [3] | Kabompo | UPND |
| 2016 - 2021 | |||
| 2021 - | |||
| 2021 - | Minister of Defence [2] | N/A | |
Ambrose married Sombo Chinyama,together,they have 5 children.