Davies Chama
Davies Chama (born 21 August 1964)[1] is a Zambian politician. He is currently a member of the National Assembly and Minister of Defence.
Davies Chama | |
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| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 15 September 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Richwell Siamunene |
| Nominated member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1964 |
| Political party | Patriotic Front |
| Residence | Lusaka, Zambia |
| 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]
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References
- Chama Davies National Assembly of Zambia
- 2006 parliamentary election results Archived 2018-04-17 at the Wayback Machine Electoral Commission of Zambia
- "Davies Chama, Defence Minister one of the most clean man I know in PF". Zambian Observer. 20 October 2016. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
- Phiri, Chris (14 September 2016). "Mutati Is New Finance Minister As Pres. Lungu Unveils Part Cabinet". Zambia Reports. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
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