By Jeremy MunthaliZambia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkey on cooperation in the field of Defence Industry. Minister of Defence Davies Chama signed on behalf of Zambia while Turkish President of Defence Industry, Ismail Demir signed for his Government. Speaking during a Virtual signing Ceremony in Lusaka recently, Mr Chama said the […]
By ALICE NACHILEMBE PF Party President and President of Zambia Edgar Lungu has appointed Davies Chama as Deputy National Chairperson for PF Central Committee with immediate effect. Mr Chama who is also Defence Minister and member of the Central Committee will deputize Samuel Mukupa, MCC. The President has also appointed Elizabeth Phiri the Minister of […]
By JOHN SAKALA Home Affairs Ministers Stephen Kampyongo says night movements in Chingola has been restricted to improve policing of the district. And Mr Kampyongo has warned any media making inciting remarks on Chingola volatile situation that it will face the full wrath of the law and it will be prosecuted. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Davies […]
By JOHN SAKALA Minister of Defence, Davies Chama has called for enhanced collaboration between Zambia and Turkey under the framework of the proposed Defence Cooperation Agreement between the two countries. Mr Chama said enhanced defence cooperation with Turkey is timely and in line with Government’s agenda to modernise the Zambia Defence Force as well as […]
Minister of Defence, Davies Chama has arrived in Turkey’s commercial and industrial hub of Istanbul to attend the three-day 14thInternational Defence Industry Fair (IDEF). The Minister will today be among dignitaries invited to attend IDEF, which is will be officially opened by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Mr Chama is also expected to hold bilateral […]
By Naomi Nyawali in South Africa Defence Minister Davies Chama says Zambia is in the process of procuring modern equipment for its defence forces. Mr Chama said the purchase would keep the defence forces abreast with modern developing trends in ground and air warfare capabilities. He was speaking in Johannesburg, South Africa in transit to […]
By JOHN SAKALA Minister of Defence Davies Chama says Zambia is poised for economic development owing to the ambitious development programme that the government has embarked on. He said President Edgar Lungu has put in place a massive development programme that will see Zambia become a viable economic hub in Africa. The Minister said this […]
By JOHN SAKALA Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Commander Eric Chimese has been relieved of his duties, Minister of Defence Davies Chama has confirmed. “Yes, I can confirm that General Chimese is no longer the ZAF Commander. It is only the President [Edgar Lungu] who can remove him,” Mr Chama said in an interview yesterday. Asked […]
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The Independent Observer
Alice Nachilembe
