President Edgar Lungu has urged the defence and special forces in the country to embrace patriotism, unity and love.
President Lungu says the country is in dire need of patriotic citizens who will uphold peace, love and unity.
He says government is keen on seeing a well trained and equipped defense force that will uphold professionalism, discipline and loyalty.
President Lungu says this can only be attainable if officers possess a well-balanced body of knowledge in matters of defense and security.
The head of state said this during the closing ceremony for the 2019 advanced special forces training in Mbala.
President Lungu noted that government is determined to equip the defense force with skills that will enable them to contribute effectively and efficiently to their operations.
And President Lungu has promoted the group commander Augustine Chirwa from the rank of colonel to a brigadier general.
He also assured the defense force that Government is committed to ensuring that all necessary resources are provided for their welfare and general operations.
And Zambia Army Commander William Sikazwe has pledged the army’s support and loyalty to the presidency and upholding the constitution in protecting the country.
Lt. General Sikazwe also assured President Lungu and his government that the defense force will remain professional in the execution of duties.
He also noted that the advanced Special Forces training brought together all Special Forces in one place to synchronize and harmonize capacities.
Meanwhile Special Forces Group Commander Augustine Chirwa said his team is always ready to undertake any task presented before it without fear.
Brigadier General Chirwa assured the President that the Special Forces will continue to be brave in their execution of duty to protect the country.
President Lungu also presented awards to five best performing divers.
Earlier, President Lungu was accorded a presidential salute and carried out an inspection of the parade.
A quarter guard was also mounted for President Lungu upon arrival at ZAF Samora Machel airbase.
Patriotism in Government mans Politicians being less corrupt and putting the country’s interests first. You get a patriotic citizenry by making your citizens proud to be Zambian.
Patriots who spends most of time burning benzene…always seen at Airports tarmacs wasting tax payers money
Ba Edgar is in good sharp, he just arrived from New York and off he goes to Mbala. Mudala alikosa, give respect. I advice HH to join Ba Edgar pa saturday workout.
Hooo sorry HH can’t do anything on sabbath.
I think this guy is not normal.
Well-spoken Mr. President. American are patriotic to their country but some Africans are a disgrace. You want to rule a country you bash everytime and you go to another country to discredit it? Professor No INSONI writing to the UN on a University Letterhead about his country just to support his tribal H-opposition leader with no class, a PRIVATISATION THIEF and MONEY LAUNDERING THIEF? If Prof. HANSONI was a humanist he should have written another letter to the UN on his University Letterhead about South Africans murdering Africans! He CANNOT do that because it is about TRIBALISM in him and in HH and not about protecting masses! He is keeping a job in South Africa! Please write a condemnation in Johannesburg News or some’hing!
After HH loses in 2021, MUTINTA will become the President of UPND because “Only a Tonga can be a President of UPND!” Very patriotic H-organisation. Hopefully, CHILDISH will retire!
@Sharon; other than being a crook is a complete lunatic. What a mess of human being you have become.
Please get some help
Ba Lungu, don’t make statements that you don’t believe in or serious about……..you must lead by example by demonstrating that patriotism to the country. Your actions and decisions are in stark contrast with what you are asking people to do.
Patriots are those who look the other way as money is being stolen to build 48 expensive flats during day time and still be unable to identify the developer.
No Zambia is in need of patriotic citizens who will say no to power abuse ,corruption and will be able to hold accountable and interrogate leadership.
Surely the Zambian citizens are willing to be patriotic but they will not be forced to show patriotism towards a leader/government that is corrupt and does not care about sections of it’s citizens. Am sure Zambians would like to enjoy peace and unity but this has to come from those governing the country. This president and his followers need to show good example by not appearing to favour certain sections of society and ignoring those that do not share their corrupt views.
I thought armed forces are not supposed to be partisan? I see Lungu trying to corner them into joining his band wagon!!
Uyu president chipuba pantu.
“Sakwiba, you Ha not Tonga, you cannot be a President of UPND, only a TONGA can be President of UPND!” SeJAni! PATHETIC TRIBAL H-ORGANISATION masquerading as a Party.
Please Sharon, take your meds!
Patriotism start with a leader. Bt in Zambia a leader ad who’s calling the Zambians to b patriotic is the worst of not being patriotic, ba leader show us first how to be, then will follow suit. Don’t jst talk bt doings is contrary ba leader.
Even in homes a good father lead by example.
Patriotism is not just saying yes to anything without question, it is doing things which are good for your country and also avoiding doing things which harm the country.
The dullest man to ever occupy State House. No Direction, no Plan. Sad.
The dullest was MWANAWASA! You missed it little boy! Try HAGAIN.
No you ****! Zambia is in fact in need of leader that is capable of effectively managing this country and fixing all the problems caused by your party that we find ourselves in. How can you talk about patriotism to hungry and angry people living in darkness and poverty. This man is a ***!
What a pathetic leader – koswe mu mpoto !
I am certain of this that HAZALUZA HAGAIN. Dept of HATRIBES and HAHATERS.
Tanzania’s Magufuli explains why he skipped U.N. General Assembly
Tanzania’s president, John Magufuli has explained that he did not go to New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in order to save money.
Magufuli, who rarely travels out of the country, thanked the foreign minister, Dr. Augustine Mahiga, for always representing him well in international fora.
‘‘He has just arrived from the UN summit where he represented me, saving the government money. This is because sending a minister and his assistant is less expensive than sending the president and his delegation,’‘ Magufuli said.
He has just arrived from the UN summit where he represented me, saving the government money.
Since becoming president in 2015, Magufuli has only travelled to Uganda (twice),…
This John Bugger has a phobia of flying… do not be hoodwinked….
Tanzania’s Magufuli explains why he skipped U.N. General Assembly
Tanzania’s president, John Magufuli has explained that he did not go to New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in order to save money.we 5q65535
Magufuli, who rarely travels out of the country, thanked the foreign minister, Dr. Augustine Mahiga, for always representing him well in international fora.
‘‘He has just arrived from the UN summit where he represented me, saving the government money. This is because sending a minister and his assistant is less expensive than sending the president and his delegation,’‘ Magufuli said.
He has just arrived from the UN summit where he represented me, saving the government money.
Since becoming president in 2015, Magufuli has only travelled to Uganda (twice),…
Who knows, may be he is just scared of flying? It is always important in life to mix with your peers – don’t be a recluse. Of course not always on the move either.
Lungu’s endless trips in and outside of the country have become a very embarrassing situation. Maybe Article 10 should instead have all been about limiting the number of trips a president can undertake in any given month and financial year.
LEt’s develop this thing Mr. President! He is UNELECTABLE!
peace and unity when you retire other people based on their ethnicity &Only give public service jobs across the sectors to Bembas and chipatans .When you harrass, jail & take away freedoms of speach and gathering to the biggest opposition & their half of the country population followers.
Peace &unity when people are hungry and cannot afford basic living standards while you politicians are living lavishly like Jay-Z and Beyonce off our public resources.
it’s Boiling inside people and 1 day the volcano will erupt. What an annoying joke.
They rejected SATA in Southern Province but they wanted to be a HAppointed into positions in the cabinet when he won so that they can be leaking information for CHIEF MUKUNI and THE LITTLE BOY! You missed the Memo Ha-KID #12. HAZALUZA HAGAIN because only a TONGA can be a President of UPND.
This is very sad.It is like nothing Lungu says can inspire anyone,apart from his jogging.How can a thieving president talk about patriotism?I sincerely hope each time he makes his hollow statements he reflects on his pathetic record
It can’t inspire you because you THINK TRIBE FIRST and ISSUE SECOND as UPND zealots.
Edgar is sole loser, time is ticking and has no idea how to turn this around. Very soon he will be deserted by everyone who seems close to him. Edgar’s legacy is this, high corruption, theft of public resources, illegally telling ministers to stay in office, the fire trucks issue, the ambulance issue, the friendship and travel with a drug dealer, very high taxes, soaring unemployment for the zambian people, a fall in GDP and poor economy management, deplorable justice system in his time, high exchange rates, load shedding, high cost of living and many more. Bwana if at one time you asked God for an opportunity to make Zambia better this was it and you simply messed it up. You carried your legacy of swindling a poor person as lawyer to swindling the whole Zambia and for that I…
JONA DRUNK AGAIN WITH POWER, & ALCOHOL.
What have you done about your “Patriotic Thug Boxer” Kaizer who kidnaps, & punches young innocent Boys enjoying themselves on a weekend??
Still untouchable, as “if you a d1ck” the Boxer said it, dare fire him, azawulula Corruption, Plunder, & rigging for you @ city airport.
JONA = WORST PRESIDENT ON THE PLANET.
The worst African President that ever lived .
Iam in total support of the president. Also on his call for ideas on how Zambians can solve numerous problems that have befallen us.
On the part of government, how exactly are you proposing we do that? Whom should we take this good advice to and how should a mere citizen know that his or her advice has been taken into consideration?
Also, does being patriotic include raising issues that are unpatriotic such as corruption, inflating projects costs, grabbing land or suddenly discovering many houses with no owner?
Or does it mean keeping quiet once we discover wrong doing on the part of both government and citizens.
President Trump was told he would be impeached right when the rest of the world was in USA! That has always been a reference point that Americans differ within but…
SHARON CHIPUBA SANA. TABAMFUNDA. THEY IS NO TIME SHARON WILL WRITE SENSIBLE THINGS EVERYTIME SENSELESS,RUBBISH WRITING. I WONDER HOW YOUR MENTAL STATUS IS. WHEN,THEY ARE SERIOUS ISSUE U DON’T SEE HER CONTRIBUTING BUT RUBBISH THINGS SHE IS IN FOREFRONT. GET A LIFE
LUBINGA,YOU ARE NOT A BEMBA NEITHER ARE YOU AN EASTERNER ,PF PRESIDENCY BELONGS TO THESE REGIONS ONLY. HABAZOOKA STOP EYEING THAT POSITION YOU WILL BE SORTED OUT BY THE LUPUALA UNITED.