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The US donates protective equipment against COVID19 to the Zambian Ministry of Defence.
The US donates protective equipment against COVID19 to the Zambian Ministry of Defence.

The US donates protective equipment against COVID19 to the Zambian Ministry of Defence.

Service members and delegates from more than 40 nations gather at the Zambian Army headquarters for the opening ceremony for Africa Endeavor (AE) 2013 in Lusaka, Zambia, Aug. 7, 2013
Service members and delegates from more than 40 nations gather at the Zambian Army headquarters for the opening ceremony for Africa Endeavor (AE) 2013 in Lusaka, Zambia, Aug. 7, 2013

Service members and delegates from more than 40 nations gather at the Zambian Army headquarters for the opening ceremony for Africa Endeavor (AE) 2013 in Lusaka, Zambia, Aug. 7, 2013

Zambian National Service women march on Women's day.
Zambian National Service women march on Women's day.

Zambian National Service women march on Women's day.

President Edgar Lungu with Air Force Commander Lt Gen Eric Chimese at the official opening of Zambia airforce L15 Flight Simulator Centre at ZAF Lusaka Base and Trainer aircrafts.
President Edgar Lungu with Air Force Commander Lt Gen Eric Chimese at the official opening of Zambia airforce L15 Flight Simulator Centre at ZAF Lusaka Base and Trainer aircrafts.

President Edgar Lungu with Air Force Commander Lt Gen Eric Chimese at the official opening of Zambia airforce L15 Flight Simulator Centre at ZAF Lusaka Base and Trainer aircrafts.

A delegation headed by the Deputy Commander of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Zambian Army, General Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi, paid a courtesy visit on Nov. 10, 2020 to the chiief of MINUSCA, Mankeur Ndiaye.
A delegation headed by the Deputy Commander of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Zambian Army, General Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi, paid a courtesy visit on Nov. 10, 2020 to the chiief of MINUSCA, Mankeur Ndiaye.

A delegation headed by the Deputy Commander of the Army and Chief of Staff of the Zambian Army, General Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi, paid a courtesy visit on Nov. 10, 2020 to the chiief of MINUSCA, Mankeur Ndiaye.

Induction ceremony of Zambia’s new L-15 aircraft by His Excellence Mr. Edgar Lungu.
Induction ceremony of Zambia’s new L-15 aircraft by His Excellence Mr. Edgar Lungu.

Induction ceremony of Zambia’s new L-15 aircraft by His Excellence Mr. Edgar Lungu.

His Excellency Mr. Hakahinde Hichilema given a guard of honour by the Zambian Army on his inaguaration ceremony.
His Excellency Mr. Hakahinde Hichilema given a guard of honour by the Zambian Army on his inaguaration ceremony.

His Excellency Mr. Hakahinde Hichilema given a guard of honour by the Zambian Army on his inaguaration ceremony.





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Latest News

Call for request for qualifications to undertake the development of Zambia army projects through Public Private Partnership (PPP) ZA/RFQ/PPP/01/2020

by Mwango Sichone on Mon, Mar 2, 2020

The Ministry of Defence (Zambia Army) (hereinafter referred to as “Contracting Authority” wish to be engaged in the development of mixed use real estate infrastructure development and as part of this endeavour,

SADC Joint Military Training Vital – Chama

by Ian Banda on Wed, Feb 28, 2018

Defence Minister Davis Chama has said joint military training exercises for personnel in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are important in preparing regional forces for multinational peace support operations.

ZAF Reaffirms Support to UN

by Ian Banda on Wed, Feb 28, 2018

Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander Eric Chimese has renewed the country’s continued support to the United Nations(UN) peacekeeping operations.

ZAF Donates to Cheshire Homes Society

by Ian Banda on Wed, Feb 28, 2018

The Zambia Air Force (ZAF) yesterday celebrated the New Year by donating food hampers to the Cheshire Homes Society of Zambia Chawama Township branch, with the deputy acting Air Commander Kapotwe Chintu urging the officers not to tire in assisting the needy.

Zambia deploys army to fight cholera outbreak

by Ian Banda on Wed, Feb 28, 2018

President Edgar Lungu has dispatched the military to help fight a cholera outbreak, which has killed 41 people in the capital, Lusaka, and affected more than 1,500 others since September.

Prove soldiers are beating civilians – Defence PS

by Ian Banda on Wed, Feb 28, 2018

Ministry of Defence permanent secretary Stardy Mwale says people must provide evidence of any military officer harassing civilians in Lusaka.

Latest Speeches and Press Releases

Inauguration Speech by the President of the Republic of Zambia His Excellency, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema

by Hakainde Hichilema on Tue, Aug 24, 2021

Your excellency, the sixth president of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu and the former first lady, Mrs. Esther Lungu;

Statement from the President of the Republic of Zambia, on the eve of the state funeral of his excellency Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda, first Republican President.

by Edgar Chagwa Lungu on Thu, Jul 1, 2021

Good evening, tomorrow, friday, 2nd July, 2021, is the official state funeral for his excellency, Dr Kenneth David Kaunda, first President of the Republic of Zambia who passed away on 17th June, 2021.

Statement on further measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the Covid19 on the Zambian economy

by Minister of Finance on Sun, Apr 5, 2020

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen. Let me start by welcoming you all to this morning’s briefing at which we present our assessment of the impact of the Covid19 on economic performance.

Statement by president of the Repulic of Zambia on the Covid19 pandemic

by Edgar Chagwa Lungu on Wed, Mar 25, 2020

The world today faces one of its greatest adversaries that threatens mankind. The coronavirus disease. The coronavirus disease, also called covid19 has decimated lives across the world.

Speech for the official opening of the fourth session of the twelfth National assembly.

by Edgar Chagwa Lungu on Fri, Sep 13, 2019

I am privileged and honoured to once again address this August house and the nation at large during this auspicious occasion of opening the fourth session of the twelfth national assembly.

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