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Ministry of Defence (Zambia)

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Ministry of Defence
Department overview
Formed24 October 1964
JurisdictionGovernment of Zambia
HeadquartersCabinet Office, Independence Avenue, Lusaka, Zambia
Websitewww.mod.gov.zm Edit this at Wikidata

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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Minister Party Term start Term end
Alexander Grey Zulu United National Independence Party 1970 1973
Malimba Masheke United National Independence Party 1985 1988
Benjamin Mwila Movement for Multi-Party Democracy 1991 1997
Wamundila Muliokela Movement for Multi-Party Democracy 2005 2006
Kalombo Mwansa Movement for Multi-Party Democracy 2009 2011
Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba Patriotic Front 2011 2013
Edgar Lungu Patriotic Front December 2013 January 2015
Davies Chama Patriotic Front August 2016 August 2021
Ambrose Lufuma United Party for National Development August 2021

Deputy ministers

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Deputy Minister Party Term start Term end
Wamundila Muliokela Movement for Multi-Party Democracy 2002 2005

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.