Ambrose Lufuma
Zambian politician (born 1957)
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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 Defence and Member of Parliament for Kabompo.[1]
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Ambrose Lufuma | |
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Lufuma in 2024 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Davies Chama |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2011 | |
| Constituency | Kabompo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma 26 October 1957 |
| Party | United Party for National Development |
| Spouse | Sombo Chinyama |
| Children | 5 |
| Occupation | Economist |
Early life
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 the 2011 and 2016 Zambian general election as Kabompo Member of Parliament and he emerged victorious in both. Ambrose contested the 2021 Zambian general election, as an MP for Kabompo, again, he emerged victorious. A few weeks later, he was appointed the Minister of Defence by President Hichilema.[2]
Parliamentary history
Personal life
Ambrose married Sombo Chinyama, together, they have 5 children.