Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele Explained

Geoffrey Zyeele
Birth Name:Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele
Birth Date:18 December 1970
Allegiance:Zambia
Branch:Zambia Army
Birth Place:Lusaka, Zambia
Serviceyears:1990 – present
Rank:Lieutenant General

Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele is a Zambian military officer who has been force Commander of the Zambian Army since September 12, 2024, replacing Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi.[1]

Career

Brigadier General Zyeele, on August 29, 2021, was promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Zambia Army Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff by President Hichilema.

On September 12, 2024, Major General Zyeele was promoted by President Hichilema to the rank of Lieutenant General. The President also appointed him as Zambia Army Commander, succeeding Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi who was fired by the President.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ZYEELE is new Zambia Army Commander . Arnold Tutu . September 12, 2024 . Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) . September 30, 2024.
  2. Web site: ZAMBIA ARMY COMMANDER SITALI ALIBUZWI REPLACED . Darius Choonya. September 13, 2024. September 30, 2024.