ZAMBIA TO INCREASE TROOPS TO SADC MOZAMBIQUE MISSION

The Zambian government intends to increase its number of troops deployed under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in Mozambique.

Defence Permanent Secretary Norman Chipakupaku says the seven troops who have been deployed alongside a Zambia Air Force aircraft, are doing a commendable job by supporting regional efforts to fight the insurgency in the Cabo Delgado Province.

Speaking after he visited the Zambian troops in the Mozambican town of Pemba, Mr Chipakupaku said Zambia will increase its troops numbers soon.