Ministry of Defence (Zambia)

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Ministry of Defence
Department overview
Formed24 October 1964
Jurisdiction Government of Zambia
HeadquartersCabinet Office, Independence Avenue, Lusaka, Zambia
Website www.mod.gov.zm OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

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]

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Functions

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]

List of ministers

PortraitName
(born-died)		Term of officePolitical partyRef.
Took officeLeft officeTime in office
No image.png Kenneth Kaunda January 1964January 19705–6 years United National Independence Party [3]
No image.png Alexander Grey Zulu
(1924–2020)		January 1970August 19732–3 years United National Independence Party [3] [4]
No image.png Aaron Milner August 1973December 1973 United National Independence Party [3] [4]
No image.png Kenneth Kaunda December 1973 [3] 1979 United National Independence Party [3] [4]
No image.png Alexander Grey Zulu 19791980 United National Independence Party [4]
No image.png Wilson Chakulya 19811983 United National Independence Party [4]
No image.png Clement Mwananshiku 19831985 United National Independence Party [4]
No image.png Malimba Masheke
(born 1941)		198519882–3 years United National Independence Party [4]
No image.png H. B. M. Lungu 19901990 [4]
No image.png Benjamin Mwila
(1943–2013)		199119986–7 years Movement for Multi-Party Democracy [4]
No image.png Chitalu Sampa 19982001 Movement for Multi-Party Democracy [4]
No image.png Michael Mabenga 20032003 Movement for Multi-Party Democracy [4]
No image.png Wamundila Muliokela
(born 1942)		200520060–1 years Movement for Multi-Party Democracy [4]
No image.png George Mpombo 20062008 Movement for Multi-Party Democracy [4]
No image.png Kalombo Mwansa
(1955–2020)		July 200920111–2 years Movement for Multi-Party Democracy
No image.png Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba
(born 1959)		201123 December 20131–2 years Patriotic Front [4]
Edgar Lungu, 26 july 2018 (cropped).jpg Edgar Lungu
(1956–2025)		23 December 201325 January 20151 year, 33 days Patriotic Front
No image.png Richwell Siamunene
(born 1972)		11 August 201515 September 20161 year, 35 days United National Independence Party [5]
No image.png Davies Chama
(born 1964)		15 September 20167 August 20214 years, 326 days Patriotic Front
Ambrose Lufuma in 2023 1 (cropped).jpg Ambrose Lufuma
(born 1957)		8 September 2021Incumbent3 years, 271 days United Party for National Development

References

  1. ↑ Zambia: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, International Monetary Fund, 2007, p261
  2. 1 2 "About the Ministry of Defence". Ministry of Defence.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Bidwell, Robin Leonard (1978). Guide to African ministers. London: R. Collings. ISBN   0860360644.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "MEMBERS OF THE NORTHERN RHODESIA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA, 1924-2021" (PDF). Parliament of Zambia.
  5. ↑ "President Lungu appoints Richwell Siamunene as Defence minister". Lusaka Times. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
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