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Ministry of Defence
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Formed24 October 1964
JurisdictionGovernment of Zambia
HeadquartersCabinet Office, Independence Avenue, Lusaka, Zambia
Websitewww.mod.gov.zm Edit this at Wikidata
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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. 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.

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.

List of ministers

No. Portrait Name
(born-died) 		Term of office Political party Ref.
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
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, 103 days United Party for National Development

Deputy ministers

Deputy Minister Party Term start Term end
Wamundila Muliokela Movement for Multi-Party Democracy 2002 2005

References

  1. Zambia: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, International Monetary Fund, 2007, p261
  2. ^ "About the Ministry of Defence". Ministry of Defence.
  3. "President Lungu appoints Richwell Siamunene as Defence minister". Lusaka Times. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
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