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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.[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]

Functions

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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

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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 [3]
Aaron Milner 1973 1973 United National Independence Party [3]
Alexander Grey Zulu 1979 1980 United National Independence Party [3]
Wilson Chakulya 1981 1983 United National Independence Party [3]
Clement Mwananshiku 1983 1985 United National Independence Party [3]
Malimba Masheke
(born 1941) 		1985 1988 2–3 years United National Independence Party [3]
H. B. M. Lungu 1990 1990 [3]
Benjamin Mwila
(1943–2013) 		1991 1998 6–7 years Movement for Multi-Party Democracy [3]
Chitalu Sampa 1998 2001 Movement for Multi-Party Democracy [3]
Michael Mabenga 2003 2003 Movement for Multi-Party Democracy [3]
Wamundila Muliokela
(born 1942) 		2005 2006 0–1 years Movement for Multi-Party Democracy [3]
George Mpombo 2006 2008 Movement for Multi-Party Democracy [3]
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 [3]
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 [4]
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, 230 days United Party for National Development

References

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  1. ^ Zambia: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, International Monetary Fund, 2007, p261
  2. ^ a b "About the Ministry of Defence". Ministry of Defence.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "MEMBERS OF THE NORTHERN RHODESIA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL AND NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF ZAMBIA, 1924-2021" (PDF). Parliament of Zambia.
  4. ^ "President Lungu appoints Richwell Siamunene as Defence minister". Lusaka Times. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
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