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Ambrose Lufuma | |
|---|---|
_(cropped).jpg) Lufuma in 2024 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Davies Chama |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel Kalenga |
| Constituency | Kabompo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma 26 October 1957 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
| Occupation | Economist |
Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma (born October 26, 1957) is a Zambian politician, businessman, and economist. He is Zambia's current Minister of Defence and Member of Parliament for Kabompo.[1]
Early life
[edit]Ambrose was born to Raphael Lufuma and Chisengo in 1957, in Kawanda Village of Kabompo District. He attended Kawanda Primary School. In 1972, he was transferred to Mpima Seminary for his high school education.[2]
Career
[edit]In 1976, Ambrose joined the Zambia National Service and underwent military training after graduating from high school. He, later, was selected to go to the University of Zambia; there he studied Economics.
Political career
[edit]In the 1990s, Ambrose became friends with United Party for National Development (UPND) founder, Anderson Mazoka and soon joined his political party. He contested in the 2011, 2016 and 2021 general elections as the UPND parliamentary candidate in Kabompo constituency and he was elected in all three elections. After Hakainde Hichilema won the 2021 presidential election in August 2021, he appointed Lufuma as the Minister of Defence the following month.[2][3][4]
Parliamentary history
[edit]| Year (s) | Position | Area served | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2016 | Member of Parliament[5] | Kabompo | UPND |
| 2016 - 2021 | |||
| 2021 - 2026 | |||
| 2021 - 2026 | Minister of Defence[2] | N/A | |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Sale of Presidential Jet Will Be Inline With The Law – Ambrose Lufuma". 15 December 2022.
- 1 2 3 "A close-up with Ambrose Lufuma". 15 November 2015.
- ↑ gregkawere (2021-09-11). "Zambian President Hichilema's 1st cabinet – 25 ministers (21 males & 4 females)". Povo News. Retrieved 2025-08-05.
- ↑ "HH Names Full Cabinet, Appoints New BOZ Governor". Open Zambia. 2021-09-08. Retrieved 2025-08-10.
- ↑ "Ambrose Lwiiji Lufuma, National Assembly of Zambia".