- Cabinet Office, Lusaka, Zambia
- def.sec@grz.gov.zm
- +260 211 251 211
- Office Hours: 8:00 AM –5:00 PM
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The Ministry of Defence is entrusted with the critical mandate of safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Zambia. Our mission is to protect the Nation from both internal and external threats, ensuring peace, stability and a secure foundation for our continued development. We achieve this by upholding the directives outlined in the Gazette Notice No. 1123 of 2021, which defines our portfolio functions as follows:
To preserve Zambia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, ensuring peace and security through vigilant defense readiness across land, air, and water. The Ministry is dedicated to fostering positive relations with neighboring nations and strengthening partnerships with regional and international allies.
To create a secure Zambia, resilient against both internal and external threats, fostering an environment where peace, stability and prosperity can flourish for all citizens. Through various highly adaptive strategies, the Ministry envisions a Nation where advanced defence capabilities and continuous innovation drive effective responses to security challenges.
To effectively execute its mandate and ensure a positive corporate image and the conduct of all members of staff of the Ministry will be guided by the following core values:
