Ambrose Lufuma

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.

Early life Ambrose was born to Raphael Lufuma and Chisengo in 1957, in Kawanda Village of Kabompo District. He attended Kawanda Primary School. In 1972, he was transferred to Mpima Seminary for his high school education.

Career In 1976, Ambrose joined the Zambia National Service and underwent military training after graduating from high school. He, later, was selected to go to the University of Zambia; there he studied Economics.

Political career In the 1990s, Ambrose became friends with United Party for National Development (UPND) founder, Anderson Mazoka and soon joined his political party. He contested in the 2011, 2016 and 2021 general elections as the UPND parliamentary candidate in Kabompo constituency and he was elected in all three elections. After Hakainde Hichilema won the 2021 presidential election in August 2021, he appointed Lufuma as the Minister of Defence the following month.

Parliamentary history Year (s) Position Area served Party 2011 - 2016 Member of Parliament KabompoUPND 2016 - 2021 2021 - 2026 2021 - 2026 Minister of Defence N/A