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Zambia National Service Stream

Overview

The Zambia National Service Stream is the liaison between the Ministry of Defence and Zambia National Service. It is the direct representative of ZNS in the Ministry. The Zambia National Service (ZNS) is a Defence Force Wing that is mandated to train citizens to serve the Republic, develop infrastructure, enhance National food security and contribute to the social economic development. The Zambia National Service Stream is headed by the ZNS Secretary.

Functions

The functions and roles of ZNS include:

(i) Direction, coordination and conduct of military operations; 

(ii) Training of citizens and Service Personnel as determined by the Government of the Republic of Zambia;

(iii) Liaison with other Service and Security Wigs on matters of Defence and Security;

(iv) Employment of its members in tasks of National importance e.g. disaster management and mitigation and any other tasks as may be determined by the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces; and

(v) Defence of the Republic.