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Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991

Legislation on Defence Force and national security services

Jurisdiction
Zambia
Provision
197
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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Legislation on Defence Force and national security services The following shall be prescribed: (a) the regulation of the Defence Force and national security services; (b) the organs and structures of the Defence Force and national security services; (c) the operations and administration of the Defence Force and national security services; (d) the recruitment of persons into the Defence Force and national security services, which shall reflect the regional diversity of the people of Zambia; (e) the appointment, qualifications, placement, transfer, discipline and retirement of defence and security chiefs and other personnel of the Defence Force and national security services; (f) the emoluments of personnel and members of the Defence Force and national security services; (g) the procedures and processes for deployment of the personnel of the Defence Force; and (h) other functions as prescribed. [Article 197 added by section 8 of Act 2 of 2016] Part XVI – Public finance and budget [Part XVI added by section 8 of Act 2 of 2016]

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Constitution of Zambia Act, 1991 · media.zambialii.org · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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