Davies Chama (born 21 August 1964)[1] is a Zambian politician. He is currently a member of the National Assembly and a former Minister of Defence.

Davies Chama
Minister of Defence
In office
15 September 2016 – August 2021
Preceded byRichwell Siamunene
Succeeded byAmbrose Lufuma
Nominated member of the National Assembly
Assumed office
2016
Personal details
Born (1964-08-21) 21 August 1964 (age 60)
Political partyPatriotic Front
Residence(s)Lusaka, Zambia
OccupationAgriculturist

Biography

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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]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Chama Davies National Assembly of Zambia
  2. ^ 2006 parliamentary election results Archived 2018-04-17 at the Wayback Machine Electoral Commission of Zambia
  3. ^ "Davies Chama, Defence Minister one of the most clean man I know in PF". Zambian Observer. 20 October 2016. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  4. ^ Phiri, Chris (14 September 2016). "Mutati Is New Finance Minister As Pres. Lungu Unveils Part Cabinet". Zambia Reports. Archived from the original on 2017-08-03. Retrieved 2018-04-05.