Government has urged Defence personnel in the country to remain committed to efforts aimed at complementing its crusade against corruption.
And Government has also announced the new State Funeral Policy in Zambia.
Defence Minister George Mpombo said committment by Defence forces to corruption crusade would help prevent Government’s scarce resources from being mismanaged.
He said this when he represented President Mwanawasa at the Zambia Air force (ZAF) 2007 annual ball held at Chamba Valley in Lusaka last night.
Under the theme loyalty and integrity, Mr. Mpompo also appealed to the Defence forces to exhibit high morals in a bid to curb the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
He said the annual ball is an event for the ZAF defense personnel and their partners to foster the spirit of togetherness to celebrate the success of the year and chart the way forward.
Mr. Mpombo commended ZAF for their role in national development through their efforts in reaching in access areas during disasters such as flood to deliver relief food.
The defence minister has since urged the defence personnel to continue displaying exemplary behaviour and be loyal to the government of the day and the people of Zambia in order to promote national security.Government has announced a new State funeral policy.
On the new State Funeral Policy, the Defence Minister disclosed that State funerals will only be accorded to the President, Vice President, speaker of National Assembly, Cabinet Ministers, former Heads of States.
And speaking earlier at the same function, ZAF Commander Lt. Gen. Samuel Mapala described ZAF performance in 2007 as satisfactory because defence had met most of its obligations and targets in the areas of operations, logistics, training and administration.
He said the Airforce’s vision for 2008 is to continue improving in all aspects of the defense wing such as maintaining high levels of service to the State.
He reiterate ZAF’s commitment to continued contributions to enhancing Zambia’s economy.
Mpombo you are fool, i hope this will be your term in office. we do not need unprincipled individuals like yourself to lead us. you are such a let down….?pa zambia sure ..nifipuba kwati bena mpombo to be ministers? shame..
LUNATIC MPOMBO
Do you want me to spill the beans on how corrupt you are?
Stop barking and embarassing yourself.Your speciality is in rolling on the floor in honour of your boss.
The only difference between you Mpombo and a Popi is that the Popi never kneel before its boss but only swings the tail, You do both. Camann!