Davies Chama
Zambian politician
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Davies Chama (born 21 August 1964)[1] is a Zambian politician. He is currently a member of the National Assembly and a former Minister of Defence.
Davies Chama | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 15 September 2016 – August 2021 | |
| President | Edgar Lungu |
| Preceded by | Richwell Siamunene |
| Succeeded by | Ambrose Lufuma |
| Nominated member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1964 |
| Party | Patriotic Front |
| Occupation | Agriculturist |
Biography
Chama earned a diploma in agriculture and worked as an agriculturalist.[1] After joining the Patriotic Front party, he contested the Kabwe Central seat in the 2006 general elections, but was defeated by the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy's Kayula Kakusa by a margin of 171 votes.[2] He subsequently became chair of the party's Lusaka Province branch, and later Secretary-General.[3]
In September 2016 Chama was appointed Minister of Defence in President Edgar Lungu's new cabinet.[4] At the same time he was also nominated to be a member of the National Assembly.[1]
