President Hakainde Hichilema has with immediate effect terminated the appointment of Lieutenant General Collin Barry as Zambia Airforce Commander.
State House chief communication specialists Clayson Hamasaka said the termination is pursuant to Article 270 of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia.
“The appointment and promotion is in exercise of the provisions of Section 165 (1) of the Defence Act, Chapter 106 of the Laws of Zambia and Article 91 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia,” Mr Hamasaka said.
The President has since appointed Major General Oscar Nyoni as Zambia Airforce Commander and has since promoted him to the substantive rank of Lieutenant General in the Zambia Airforce.
The President has also appointed Brigadier General Arthur Kalaluka as Zambia Airforce Deputy Commander and has since promoted him to the substantive rank of Major General in the Zambia Airforce.
