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Formed | 24 October 1964 |
Jurisdiction | Government of Zambia |
Headquarters | Cabinet Office, Independence Avenue, Lusaka, Zambia |
Website | www |
Zambiaportal |
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is a government institution in Zambia responsible for preserving, protecting and defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zambia from both internal and external threats. [1] The primary objective of the Ministry is to maintain peace and stability, thereby facilitating national development. The mandate of the MoD is outlined in Government Gazette Notice No. 547 of 2004, which emphasizes its role in safeguarding the territorial integrity of Zambia. The Ministry of Defence also oversees several key functions: Combined Cadet Force, Home Guards, National Defence Policy, War Graves and Memorials, Zambia Defence Force and Zambia National Service. [2]
The Ministry is represented across all ten provinces of Zambia, ensuring comprehensive coverage and responsiveness. In fulfilling its mandate, the MoD collaborates closely with the Disaster Management Unit (DMMU) and other ministries, including: Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Collaboration and the Ministry of Justice. [2]
No. | Portrait | Name (born-died) | Term of office | Political party | Ref. | |||
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Took office | Left office | Time in office | ||||||
Alexander Grey Zulu (1924–2020) | 1970 | 1973 | 2–3 years | United National Independence Party | ||||
Malimba Masheke (born 1941) | 1985 | 1988 | 2–3 years | United National Independence Party | ||||
Benjamin Mwila (1943–2013) | 1991 | 1997 | 5–6 years | Movement for Multi-Party Democracy | ||||
Wamundila Muliokela (born 1942) | 2005 | 2006 | 0–1 years | Movement for Multi-Party Democracy | ||||
Kalombo Mwansa (1955–2020) | July 2009 | 2011 | 1–2 years | Movement for Multi-Party Democracy | ||||
Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba (born 1959) | 2011 | 23 December 2013 | 1–2 years | Patriotic Front | ||||
Edgar Lungu (born 1956) | 23 December 2013 | 25 January 2015 | 1 year, 33 days | Patriotic Front | ||||
Richwell Siamunene (born 1972) | 11 August 2015 | 15 September 2016 | 1 year, 35 days | United National Independence Party | [3] | |||
Davies Chama (born 1964) | 15 September 2016 | 7 August 2021 | 4 years, 326 days | Patriotic Front | ||||
Ambrose Lufuma (born 1957) | 8 September 2021 | Incumbent | 3 years, 77 days | United Party for National Development |
Deputy Minister | Party | Term start | Term end |
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Wamundila Muliokela | Movement for Multi-Party Democracy | 2002 | 2005 |
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