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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.