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.Zambia: Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper, International Monetary Fund, 2007, p261 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 Portrait Name(born-died) Term of office Political party Took office Left office Time in office Kenneth Kaunda January 1964 January 1970 years United National Independence Party Alexander Grey Zulu January 1970 August 1973 years United National Independence Party Aaron Milner August 1973 December 1973 United National Independence Party Kenneth Kaunda December 1973 1979 United National Independence Party Alexander Grey Zulu 1979 1980 United National Independence Party Wilson Chakulya 1981 1983 United National Independence Party Clement Mwananshiku 1983 1985 United National Independence Party Malimba Masheke 1985 1988 years United National Independence Party H. B. M. Lungu 1990 1990 Benjamin Mwila 1991 1998 years Movement for Multi-Party Democracy Chitalu Sampa 1998 2001 Movement for Multi-Party Democracy Michael Mabenga 2003 2003 Movement for Multi-Party Democracy Wamundila Muliokela 2005 2006 years Movement for Multi-Party Democracy George Mpombo 2006 2008 Movement for Multi-Party Democracy Kalombo Mwansa July 2009 2011 years Movement for Multi-Party Democracy Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba 2011 23 December 2013 years Patriotic Front Edgar Lungu 23 December 2013 25 January 2015 Patriotic Front Richwell Siamunene 11 August 2015 15 September 2016 United National Independence Party Davies Chama 15 September 2016 7 August 2021 Patriotic Front Ambrose Lufuma 8 September 2021 Incumbent United Party for National Development
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