The Commander -In- Chief
ONE ZAMBIA, ONE NATION.
Fellow Citizens, Country Men and Women, it is my humble gratitude to remind you about the significance of Peace. The Zambia Air Force's Strategic objective is to Defend and Support our Nation as mandated through the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia. Zambia Cherishes Peace, therefore, the projection of 'Military Might' as an instrument of policy is conducted in order to sustain and maintain peace, which is very vital for Political Stability and Sovereignty for the Emancipation of the much needed Economic and Social development of our Country. As a Nation at peace, we have the power to act in our own interest/values which includes the pursuit of political, economic, ideological or cultural objectives. To the Officers, Airmen and Airwomen of the Zambia Air Force, your role remains to ensure that our Country is in a continous state of peace. As your Commander-in-Chief, i urge all citizens to remain united and patriotic as we endeaver to uplift the living standards through economic recovery, sustainable debt management and investment strategies which bring meaningful value to our people. May God bless Zambia.
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
Lieutenant General David M Muma psc DFM ED
From 2018 - 2021 August
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
2011 to 2018 Lieutenant General Eric Mwaba Chimese
Continuity & Expansion of Airforce Vision 2031
As your Airforce Commander, i am cognizant of the authority i am given by His Excellency the President of the Republic & Commander in Chief of the Defence Force of Zambia, Mr. HAKAINDE S HICHILEMA as we pledge to continue to remain loyal to President and Defend & Support the Nation through the Government of the Day as prescribed in the Republican Constitution.
The role i play is clearly defined in the Republican Constitution and the Zambia Air Force Policy & Startegy. The Command of Airpower requires intricate knowledge of the capabilities and interdependencies of forces employed. This is achieved through an understanding of the Commanders' intent by Personnel in all of ZAF Military Operations.
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
2006 to 2010 Lieutenant General Samuel Mapala
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
2002 to 2006 Lieutenant General Christopher Singogo
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
1997 to 2001 Lieutenant General Sande Kayumba
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
1991 to 1997 Lieutenant General Ronnie Shikapwasha
The Zambia Air Force Commander
Lieutenant General Colin Barry psc ndu QFI DFM
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
2010 to 2011 Lieutenant General Andrew Sakala
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
1980 Major General C. Kabwe
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
1972 to 1976 Lieutenant General P. D. Zuze
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
1964 to 1972 Group Captain Kildulf
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
1990 Lieutenant General Simutowe
OUR PAST COMMANDERS
1980 to 1990 Lieutenant General Hania Lungu
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
The Deputy Air Force Commander
& Chief of Air Staff
Major General Oscar Nyoni psc MSc (DS) DFM
Continuity & Expansion of Airforce Vision 2031
As your Deputy Commander & Chief of Air Staff, i am cognizant of the authority i am given by His Excellency the President of the Republic & Commander in Chief of the Defence Force of Zambia, Mr. HAKAINDE S HICHILEMA. My role is to best leverage the Airforce Human Capital across the functional and operational lines.
The Zambia Air Force operates in a dynamic global context across multiple domains requiring leadership skills at three distinct levels: tactical expertise, operational competence, and strategic vision. Leadership is an integral part of the Zambia Air Force culture, the Zambia Air Force is a diverse group of functionally and operationally specialized Officers, Airmen & Airwomen in the profession of arms.
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF
FORMER DEPUTY COMMANDER
AND CHIEF OF AIR STAFF