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President Edgar Lungu presents the certificate to Major Charity Penyani during the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the 22nd Command Staff Course and 45th University of Zambia Defense and Security Studies on Thursday 28 November, 2019. Pictures by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
President Edgar Lungu presents the certificate to Major Charity Penyani during the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the 22nd Command Staff Course and 45th University of Zambia Defense and Security Studies on Thursday 28 November, 2019. Pictures by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS

 

Lusaka, November 28, 2019, ZANIS—President Edgar Lungu says government is committed to seeing a Defense force that is grounded in professionalism, with officers that possess balanced knowledge in both matters of defense and security and other disciplines.

President Lungu noted that this is why government is determined to equip officers with abilities which will enable them continue contributing to national development beyond their years of service.

Dr Lungu was speaking in Lusaka today when he officiated at a combined graduation ceremony for 22 Command and Staff College (DSCSC) and 49 University of Zambia Defense and Security studies for the 2019 academic year.

He explained that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) NB between DSCSC and UNZA affirms government’s aspiration to ensure that officers have a wider horizon of knowledge.

Meanwhile, President Lungu said Zambia has an obligation to support efforts aimed at pursuing global peace and security by building a strong foundation in war torn societies and preventing the resurgence of violent conflict.

He pointed out that this is because sustainable development can only thrive in an environment where there is peace and security.

He expressed confidence that the graduates have been adequately prepared in peace and security matters which include intra-state conflicts such as the emerging threat to peace and security, as well as all forms of violence.

He explained that this is why the Conduct of the Combined Joint African Exercise (CJAX) code named Uhuru has continued to be an important planning tool in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Command and staff colleges.

And President Lungu reiterated that Zambia is committed to respecting the principles of non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

He said government’s desire is therefore to continue cooperating with neighbouring countries and those beyond borders in an effort to develop the nation and establish peace in the region.

He further thanked countries that have subscribed students to the course and continued to place their trust in Zambia’s ability to train their officers.

And DCSCS Commandant Brigadier General Benson Musonda said 69 graduating students are from the three SADC security wings, while others are from the African Eastern Community.

Brigadier General Musonda added that the graduates had undergone an intensive course in leadership management, economic, national and international relations among others.

He also appealed to government to help the college construct a new staff college that will be fitted with modern equipment and technologies.

Meanwhile UNZA Vice Chancellor Luke Mumba stated that this is the 9th programme that UNZA and DSCSC has successfully carried out.

Professor Mumba noted that the Defense and Security programme which is being conducted by UNZA, done in consultation with key stakeholders, is tailor made to make defense and security officers respond to the changes in their industry.

And a best graduating student who scooped four awards, Charity Penyani has encouraged women to compete favourably with their male counterparts in challenging fields as the country strives to attain gender equality.

President Lungu at the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the 22nd Command Staff Course and 45th University of Zambia Defense and Security Studies on Thursday 28 November, 2019. Pictures by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
President Lungu at the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the 22nd Command Staff Course and 45th University of Zambia Defense and Security Studies on Thursday 28 November, 2019. Pictures by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
President Lungu at the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the 22nd Command Staff Course and 45th University of Zambia Defense and Security Studies on Thursday 28 November, 2019. Pictures by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
President Lungu at the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the 22nd Command Staff Course and 45th University of Zambia Defense and Security Studies on Thursday 28 November, 2019. Pictures by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
President Lungu at the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the 22nd Command Staff Course and 45th University of Zambia Defense and Security Studies on Thursday 28 November, 2019. Pictures by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
President Lungu at the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the 22nd Command Staff Course and 45th University of Zambia Defense and Security Studies on Thursday 28 November, 2019. Pictures by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
President Lungu at the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the 22nd Command Staff Course and 45th University of Zambia Defense and Security Studies on Thursday 28 November, 2019. Pictures by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS
President Lungu at the Combined Graduation Ceremony of the 22nd Command Staff Course and 45th University of Zambia Defense and Security Studies on Thursday 28 November, 2019. Pictures by ROYD SIBAJENE/ZANIS

14 COMMENTS

  1. THE ONLY PROBLEM CREATED BY THE RULING PF IS BY FUSING IN THE SERVICE ONLY THREE REGIONS THERE BY CREATING A PROBLEM FOR THE FUTURE . THIS BOMB SHELL WILL ONE DAY EXPLODE AND CONSEQUENCES WILL BE VERY DIFFICULT TO HANDLE.THOSE WITH EARS LET THEM HEAR AND THOSE WITH EYES LET THEM SEE.

    • I agree. The history of the military in the USA, for example, is that it was the first arm of govt to integrate while the rest of the USA was still torn by racism. Whn the USA Supreme Court outlawed separate schooling for blacks and whites in the famous case of Brown Vs Board of Education, it was the military that escorted and protected black pupils from racists at Little Rock. I

    • The army is professional and disciplined. The government can learn a lot.

      I think future presidents should serve mandatory 5 years in the army to teach them selflessness and service to the people of this country. To rid them of corrupt tendencies and alcoholism.

      From the army, they should be assessed at Chainama for mental illnesses.

      Then they should check with police and court records to see if they have ever stolen from any widows.

      Only then can they stand to be President.

  2. With a stagnant economy Bwana Lungu how are you gonna accomplish that? It takes money to fund a better professional force bwana.

  3. The NORTHERN, MUCHINGA, LUAPULA, & EASTERN PROVINCES ARMED FORCES!!
    True Dununa in action.

    • Are you referring to NAMWALA? “Namwala” never happened! which Hanimo hides its face in the sand? An OSTRICH! HAZALUZA HAGAIN. Let’s develop this thing Mr. President! They vote 101% for their people and they HaCrying because it is hard to find one from there to put in office!

  4. A poorly funded defense force of a country is dangerous. ZNS for instsnce has been failing to pay some its contractors for a long time due to no funding. This we hear is the same for the other defense forces wings.

    • What do you expect, when a J0n@ Ch@kok’s endorsed €ric Chim3se took all the cash allocated for the joint defence forces, & put it in his own, & J0n@’z personal offshore accounts & Corrupt pockets??
      Why do you think despite pilfering Millions of U$Dollars Chim3se is still running around freely, whilst Ta$il@ who was a cleaner in the U.S prior to Dad J0n@ exiting Ch@wama & entering State House, has all of the sudden so much wealth & U$ Dollars she can afford to fence off a whole game reserve from her personal pocket, & donate huge sums to Libraries, & other causes of her choosing??
      WAKE UP DUMB ZEDIANS, YOU’VE BEEN HAD BY THIS USELESS “SCHOOL OF $ATA” P.F. PARTY!!

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