The promotions were officially announced during a rank insignia pinning-on ceremony held at Army Headquarters. Zambia Army Commander Lieutenant General Geoffrey Zyeele conveyed the President’s congratulatory message to the newly promoted general grade officers.
Addressing the officers, Lt Gen Zyeele urged them to remain steadfast in their loyalty to the system and the government, while upholding the highest standards of military professionalism. He also challenged both male and female officers to demonstrate competence and discipline in line with their elevated responsibilities.
According to a Zambia Army report, the newly promoted general grade officers marched before Lt Gen Zyeele and Deputy Army Commander and Chief of Staff, Major General Luswepo Sinyinza, who formally pinned the rank insignia upon their shoulders.
Notable among the promoted are four female officers, with one elevated to the rank of brigadier general and three others promoted to colonel.
Adjutant General Brigadier General Ben Banda described the promotions as well deserved, attributing them to the officers’ hard work, dedication, and consistent service. He reminded the newly promoted officers to continue upholding the values of professionalism and discipline that define the Zambia Army.
In a related development, a parade was conducted at Arakan Barracks parade square, where officers from the rank of lieutenant to lieutenant colonel, along with warrant officers class one, were formally decorated with their new ranks.
Brigadier General (Dr) Golden Ng’andwe, who attended the parade, congratulated the officers and encouraged them to discharge their duties with diligence and renewed commitment to service. He stated that promotion comes with responsibility and that it is expected of them to live up to the expectation of the appointing authority.
This is never news. Soldiers, civil servants etc are promoted all the time. We the citizens don’t have to know about it. Perhaps when the generals are promoted. Yes.