RB HOLDS LUNCHEON FOR FORMER DEFENCE CHIEFS RETIRED RECENTLY

His Excellency, Mr. Rupiah Banda, President of the Republic of Zambia, Friday held a luncheon with former defence chiefs whom he retired recently and appointed to various diplomatic positions.

The farewell luncheon was also attended by Defence Minister Hon. Kalombo Mwansa, MP, Foreign Minister Hon. Kabinga Pande, MP and Defence Ministry Permanent Secretary Dr. Nicholas Kwendakwema.

The current defence service chiefs also attended the lunch. These are; Zambia Army Commander Lieutenant-General Wisdom Lopa, Zambia Air Force Commander Lieutenant-General Andrew Sakala and Zambia National Service Commandant Major-General Anthony Yeta.

The former commanders who attended the luncheon are General Isaac Chisuzi (Zambia Army), Lieutenant-General Samuel Mapala (Zambia Air Force) and Major-General Raphael Chisheta (Zambia National Service).    

President Banda used the occasion to discuss with the current and former defence service chiefs various issues concerning the nation.