ZANIS reports that Minister of Defense Davies Chama said the deforce force is not exempted from the fight against corruption.
Mr Chama said this when he graced the 2017 Zambia Army Senior Officers Annual Ball at Arakan Barracks in Lusaka last night.
Mr Chama said government is pursuing zero tolerance in its crusade to stamp out corruption.
The Defense Minister prodded the defense force to be financially disciplined and avoid wasting and abusing resources allocated to it.
Mr Chama assured the defence force that government will continue to render neccessary support to ensure that the wing runs efficiently.
He stated that government has made numerous strides in improving the welfare of men and women in uniform such as construction of housing units, establishment of new units, recruitment of officers and soldiers and procurement of various vehicles.
The minister commended the Zambia Army for exceptional service on peace keeping operations which has earned Zambia respect from the international community.
Mr Chama further praised the defence force for its discipline and urged it to continue safeguarding Zambia’s borders and sovereignty.
He praised Zambia Army for venturing into agricultural activities such as cattle ranching, crop production and aquaculture in order to boost its self-sustainability.
And speaking earlier Zambia Army Commander Paul Mihova thanked government for continuing to support the army in its operations.
Lt.General Mihova said the defence force will continue to work for public good as demonstated in the rebuilding of city market in Lusaka which was fitted by fire.
He assured government that the Zambia Army will continue to exhibit highest levels of professionalism on both local and international assignments such as peace keeping efforts.
He said the defence force is engaging in agricultural activities in order to contribute to the country’s food basket and sustainability of the army
Lt General Mihova also thanked government for working tirelessly to improve the welfare of the men and women in uniform.
He assured that the defence force will remain loyal, professional and uphold the country’s constitution.
I thought the great Leader of this great nation was Leader and Minister of Defence. What a veritable example of rubber stamp.
No mention of Mukula trees.
If you don’t know what the word: “CRUSADE” means, please check the dictionary.
its time i got out of lusaka times.
I agree. What’s a Deforce force?
…and Zambia pursuing zero??? imwe ba LT, why are you always in a hurry? Are you rushing for the mukula tree?
Corruption is not easy to stump out, certainly not when the head of state is involved.
THE FISH ROTS FROM THE HEAD FIRST.
Mr Chama said government is pursuing zero tolerance in its crusade to stamp out corruption. Really? l don’t know whether to cry or laugh or both
Boonse Niba Koswe mumpoto, Davis Mwila is a joker. Soldiers have no shoes, anti malaria. Who are you fooling PFools.
Mr Chama has humble education. He hardly understands most words he reads in most speeches written for him. Excuse him. Dr didnt appoint himself.
The PF cadres vigilance of that night shows that This country has no direction. This country has no leader and anyone can intervene to do what ought to be done. The cholera deaths you have seen in Lusaka is not coincidence or bad luck. It’s down to lack of leadership.
Where? Maybe in your kitchens
Mr Chama, we Zambians are not kids to believe you as you pretend to see no corruption in PF government. Iam sure the defence minister had a slip of the tongue, actually he meant there is zero chance of fighting corruption and PF is determined to loot all resources.How can the corrupt resigme fight corruption? Tell your boss to reduce travelling in 2018. No attending installation of village headmen in neighboring countries we are tired of him.
Maybe you want soldiers to start fighting corruption as well as cholera. Shameful!
Corruption in Zambia is deeply entrenched and endemic.
It has not spared the Defense Forces and the Security Services.