Government is expected to recruit 5000 military personnel by the end of this year.
Defence Minister, Ambrose Lufuma said the decision to recruit the soldiers is meant to enhance military capabilities.
Mr Lufuma who is also Kabompo Member of Parliament was speaking when he featured on ZNBC’s Government Forum Programme.
The Minister says the recruitment process of soldiers will be advertised before the end of the year.
Mr Lufuma said the recruits will come from all the 10 provinces and that the process of recruitment will be done in a transparent manner.
