| Ministry of Defence | |
| Type: | Department |
| Formed: | 24 October 1964 |
| Jurisdiction: | Government of Zambia |
| Headquarters: | Cabinet Office, Independence Avenue, Lusaka, Zambia |
| Minister Type: | Secretary of State |
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is a government institution in Zambia responsible for preserving, protecting and defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Zambia from both internal and external threats.[1] The primary objective of the Ministry is to maintain peace and stability, thereby facilitating national development. The mandate of the MoD is outlined in Government Gazette Notice No. 547 of 2004, which emphasizes its role in safeguarding the territorial integrity of Zambia. The Ministry of Defence also oversees several key functions: Combined Cadet Force, Home Guards, National Defence Policy, War Graves and Memorials, Zambia Defence Force and Zambia National Service.[2]
The Ministry is represented across all ten provinces of Zambia, ensuring comprehensive coverage and responsiveness. In fulfilling its mandate, the MoD collaborates closely with the Disaster Management Unit (DMMU) and other ministries, including: Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Collaboration and the Ministry of Justice.
| Minister | Party | Term start | Term end | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Grey Zulu | United National Independence Party | 1970 | 1973 | |
| Malimba Masheke | United National Independence Party | 1985 | 1988 | |
| Benjamin Mwila | Movement for Multi-Party Democracy | 1991 | 1997 | |
| Wamundila Muliokela | Movement for Multi-Party Democracy | 2005 | 2006 | |
| Kalombo Mwansa | Movement for Multi-Party Democracy | 2009 | 2011 | |
| Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba | Patriotic Front | 2011 | 2013 | |
| Edgar Lungu | Patriotic Front | December 2013 | January 2015 | |
| Davies Chama | Patriotic Front | August 2016 | August 2021 | |
| Ambrose Lufuma | United Party for National Development | August 2021 |