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 byDavies Chama
Nominated member of the National Assembly
Assumed office
2021
ConstituencyKabompo
Nominated member of the National Assembly
In office
2016–2021
ConstituencyKabompo
Nominated member of the National Assembly
In office
2011–2016
ConstituencyKabompo
Personal details
Born
Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma

(1957-10-26) 26 October 1957
Kabompo, Zambia
Political partyUnited Party for National Development
SpouseSombo Chinyama
Children5
Residence(s)Lusaka, Zambia
OccupationEconomist

Early life

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

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

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

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

Ambrose married Sombo Chinyama, together, they have 5 children.

References

  1. ↑ "Sale of Presidential Jet Will Be Inline With The Law – Ambrose Lufuma". 15 December 2022.
  2. ↑ "A close-up with Ambrose Lufuma". 15 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "A close-up with Ambrose Lufuma". 15 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Ambrose Lwiiji Lufuma, National Assembly of Zambia".
  5. ↑ "A close-up with Ambrose Lufuma". 15 November 2015.
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