Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele
Zambian military personnel
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Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele is a Zambian military officer who has been force Commander of the Zambian Army since September 12, 2024, replacing Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi.[1]
Born
December 18, 1970
Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele
December 18, 1970
AllegianceZambia
BranchZambia Army
Service years1990 – present
Geoffrey Zyeele | |
|---|---|
| Born | Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele December 18, 1970 |
| Allegiance | Zambia |
| Branch | Zambia Army |
| Service years | 1990 – present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Career
Brigadier General Zyeele, on August 29, 2021, was recalled from retirement and promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Zambia Army Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff by President Hichilema.
On September 12, 2024, Major General Zyeele was promoted by President Hichilema to the rank of Lieutenant General. The President also appointed him as Zambia Army Commander, succeeding Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi who was subject to be redeployed by the President after his contract ran out. [2]
