Ministry of Defence (Zambia)

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]

Ministry of Defence
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Formed24 October 1964
JurisdictionGovernment of Zambia
HeadquartersCabinet Office, Independence Avenue, Lusaka, Zambia
Websitewww.mod.gov.zm
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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
Minister Party Term start Term end
Alexander Grey ZuluUnited National Independence Party19701973
Malimba MashekeUnited National Independence Party19851988
Benjamin MwilaMovement for Multi-Party Democracy19911997
Wamundila MuliokelaMovement for Multi-Party Democracy20052006
Kalombo MwansaMovement for Multi-Party Democracy20092011
Geoffrey Bwalya MwambaPatriotic Front20112013
Edgar LunguPatriotic FrontDecember 2013January 2015
Davies ChamaPatriotic FrontAugust 2016August 2021
Ambrose LufumaUnited Party for National DevelopmentAugust 2021

Deputy ministers
Deputy Minister Party Term start Term end
Wamundila MuliokelaMovement for Multi-Party Democracy20022005

References
  1. Zambia: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, International Monetary Fund, 2007, p261
  2. "About the Ministry of Defence". Ministry of Defence.
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