OVER 1,900 RECRUITS PASS OUT AT ZNS KABWE TRAINING SCHOOL

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The Zambia National Service (ZNS) has achieved a historic milestone with the successful passing-out parade of 1,993 recruits at the ZNS Kabwe Training School, the largest number ever trained by the institution since its inception.

The colourful and disciplined parade was reviewed by Minister of Defence Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma, who conveyed President Hakainde Hichilema’s commendation to the recruits.

He saluted their endurance, discipline, and willingness to transition from civilian life into the honourable calling of uniformed service.

Lufuma reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening defence institutions, stressing their role in economic productivity, infrastructure development, food security, disaster response, and national resilience.

Addressing Intake 27, the Minister reminded recruits of their greater national responsibility and higher public expectations.

“Serve with honour, professional excellence, innovation, loyalty to command, and unwavering commitment to the Zambian people,” he urged.

ZNS Commander Lt Gen Engineer Maliti Solochi II described the intake as policy-driven, vision-led, and future-focused, noting that strengthening defence numbers is a deliberate decision by the Head of State.

He assured government and citizens that ZNS will leverage increased manpower to maximize value from both its defence mandate and developmental engagements.

Solochi cautioned recruits against political involvement, stressing:

“As the country approaches the general elections, service personnel must not involve themselves in active politics. Do not allow yourselves to be used by political elements.”

School Commandant Brig Gen Peter Mwelwa revealed that the initial intake stood at 2,004 recruits, but 11 were put on cease training, leaving 1,993 graduates.

The cohort comprised 1,040 males and 953 females, reflecting strong commitment to gender inclusion.

Over six months, recruits endured rigorous training that tested their physical endurance, mental resilience, discipline, and character.

“They arrived as civilians uncertain of the road ahead, but today they stand as trained, confident and disciplined recruits, ready to serve the nation with courage,” Brig Gen Mwelwa said.