Maliti Solochi | |
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 Solochi in 2022. | |
| Birth name | Maliti Solochi |
| Born | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Allegiance | Zambia |
| Service/ | Zambia National Service |
| Years of service | 1990 - Present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Children | 4 |
Lieutenant General Maliti Solochi is a Zambian military officer and is the current force commander of the Zambia National Service. [1] [2] [3]
In 2021, Solochi was appointed Commander of the Zambia National Service.
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