12/05/2026
China boosts Zambia Police transport fleet
By Alice Lubasi
The Chinese government has handed over 80 motor vehicles to the Zambian Government for use by the Zambia Police Service.
Home Affairs Minister JACK MWIIMBU says the vehicles will help address the transport challenges facing the ministry and improve operational efficiency.
Mr. MWIIMBU was speaking in Lusaka when he received the vehicles on behalf of government from Chinese Ambassador to Zambia HAN JING.
He said the donation reflects the long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship between Zambia and China.
And Mr. HAN said the vehicles would help the Zambia Police strengthen law enforcement operations, including patrol response, crime prevention and the maintenance of public order.
He said the donation also symbolises the friendship between the governments and people of Zambia and China.
Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police GRAPHEL MUSAMBA said the vehicles will be strategically distributed across all 10 provinces, especially in areas facing transport challenges.
(Images credit Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security)