Ambrose Lufuma
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Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma (born October 26, 1957) is a Zambian politician, businessman, and economist. He is Zambia's current Minister of Defense.[1]
Ambrose Lufuma | |
|---|---|
 Ambrose Lufuma in 2023 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Davies Chama |
| Nominated member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Constituency | Kabompo |
| Nominated member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| Constituency | Kabompo |
| Nominated member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Constituency | Kabompo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma 26 October 1957 Kabompo, Zambia |
| Political party | United Party for National Development |
| Spouse | Sombo Chinyama |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence(s) | Lusaka, Zambia |
| Occupation | Economist |
Early life[edit]
Ambrose was born to Raphael Lufuma and Chisengo in 1957, in Kawanda Village of Kabompo. 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 the University of Zambia; there he studied Economics.
Political career[edit]
In the 90s, Ambrose became friends with UPND founder, Anderson Mazoka and soon joined his political party. He contested in the 2011 and 2016 Zambian general election as Kabompo Member of Parliament and he emerged victorious in both. Ambrose contested in the 2021 Zambian general election, as an MP for Kabompo, again, he emerged victorious. A few weeks later, he was appointed as the Minister of Defense by President Hichilema.[3]
Parliamentary history[edit]
| Year (s) | Position | Area served | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2016 | Member of Parliament[4] | Kabompo | UPND |
| 2016 - 2021 | |||
| 2021 - | |||
| 2021 - | Minister of Defense[5] | N/A |
Personal life[edit]
Ambrose married Sombo Chinyama, together, they have 5 children.
References[edit]
- ^ "Sale of Presidential Jet Will Be Inline With The Law – Ambrose Lufuma". 15 December 2022.
- ^ "A close-up with Ambrose Lufuma". 15 November 2015.
- ^ "A close-up with Ambrose Lufuma". 15 November 2015.
- ^ "Ambrose Lwiiji Lufuma, National Assembly of Zambia".
- ^ "A close-up with Ambrose Lufuma". 15 November 2015.