| Zambia National Service | |
|---|---|
 Emblem of Zambia National Service | |
| Founded | 1963 20 December 1971 |
| Country |  Zambia |
| Type | Land force |
| Role | Ground warfare |
| Part of | Zambian Defence Force |
| Headquarters | Lusaka |
| Nickname(s) |
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| Motto(s) | "Sudor Et Sanguinis Pro Patria" (Latin) "Sweat And Blood For The Country" |
| Website | Official Website |
| Commanders | |
| Commander-in-chief |  Hakainde Hichilema |
| Minister of Defence | Ambrose Lufuma |
| ZNS Commander |  Lt Gen Maliti Solochi[1] |
| Deputy Commander |  Maj Gen Reuben Mwewa |
The Zambia National Service, abbreviated ZNS,[2] is part of the Zambian Defence Force, has been a cornerstone of national development since its establishment in 1971 through an Act of Parliament.[3][4] Committed to the twin objectives of training civilian and safeguarding the territorial integrity of Zambia,[5][6][7] the ZNS Act empowers them to prepare individuals to dutifully serve and protect the nation.[8] However, it's not only about defense; ZNS also plays a vital role in imparting agricultural[2] and craft skills to Zambians, promoting self-sufficiency and national prosperity.[4] Originating in 1963 as the Land Army, ZNS has evolved into a dynamic force for national progress, underlining its multifaceted contribution to Zambia.[9] Additionally, ZNS is also a major sponsor of Green Eagles football club,[10][11] further exemplifying its commitment to the nation's well-being.
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- ^ a b "Zambia : Zambia National Service prepares 720 hectares of land for irrigation farming". 23 December 2018. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Zambia National Service Act" (PDF). The Laws of the Republic of Zambia. 15 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Zambia National Service – A Force For National Development". Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Zambia National Service". mod.gov.zm. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "Evolution of ZNS: Mass movement to productive force – Zambia Daily Mail". www.daily-mail.co.zm. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ "Zambia National Service Stream". Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ NDHLOVU, JOHN (23 October 2019). "Transformation of ZNS". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved 27 October 2019.
- ^ "Modern Day ZNS – Zambia National Service". Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Green Eagles should look beyond ZNS support – Zambia Daily Mail". www.daily-mail.co.zm. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "ZNS APOLOGIZES OVER GREEN EAGLES MOVE ~". 14 January 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2021.