Muchinga Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Grant Chisapa has recognised the immense contribution made by servicemen and women to Zambia’s liberation struggle. ‎ ‎Mr Chisapa says their sacrifices continue to inspire national unity, peace and socio-economic development that is…

Muchinga Province Deputy Permanent Secretary Grant Chisapa has recognised the immense contribution made by servicemen and women to Zambia’s liberation struggle.
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‎Mr Chisapa says their sacrifices continue to inspire national unity, peace and socio-economic development that is needed to push the developmental agenda forward.
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‎Speaking in an interview with the media during the 2026 Remembrance Day commemoration held at the Chinsali Civic Centre Cenotaph, Mr Chisapa stated that the country’s freedom fighters and members of the defence forces played a pivotal role in securing Zambia’s independence and safeguarding the peace and stability that citizens continue to enjoy today.
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‎He noted that the values of patriotism, discipline, courage and selflessness demonstrated by servicemen and women remain critical in fostering national unity and advancing the country’s development agenda.
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‎”The peace and unity we enjoy today did not come cheaply. It is as a result of the commitment and sacrifices of gallant men and women who dedicated their lives to the service of the nation. As citizens of Muchinga Province, we must honour their legacy by promoting peace, unity and hard work in our communities,” he added.
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‎He urged Zambians to emulate the principles championed by the country’s freedom fighters and support Government programmes aimed at improving the welfare of citizens and accelerating development across the country.
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‎The Deputy Permanent Secretary further emphasised that national development can only be achieved in an environment characterised by peace, unity and collective responsibility.
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‎And 84-year-old former serviceman Dickson Chanda from the Zambia Air Force (ZAF), called for strengthened comradeship among veterans and citizens as a way of preserving the ideals for which the country’s freedom fighters sacrificed.
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‎Mr Chanda said veterans have a responsibility to pass on the values of patriotism, discipline and sacrifice to younger generations in order to strengthen national unity and support the country’s development aspirations.
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‎”We must remain united as comrades and continue supporting Government efforts aimed at bringing development to our people. The sacrifices made by our freedom fighters and soldiers should inspire us to work together for the progress of our nation,” he said.
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‎Mr Chanda added that remembrance commemorations serve as an important reminder of the need to preserve the country’s hard-earned peace and uphold the values that contributed to Zambia’s freedom.
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‎The ceremony was marked by wreath-laying, prayers and the observance of a moment of silence in honour of fallen servicemen and women who contributed towards the attainment of Zambia’s independence and the preservation of national peace.