Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele

Lieutenant General Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele is a Zambian military officer who has been force Commander of the Zambian Army since September 12, 2024, replacing Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi.^[1]

Geoffrey Zyeele
Birth name	Geoffrey Choongo Zyeele
Born	(1970-12-18)December 18, 1970 Lusaka, Zambia
Allegiance	Zambia
Branch	Zambia Army
Years of service	1990 – present
Rank	Lieutenant General
Military offices Preceded by Lieutenant General Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi Commander of the Zambia Army 2024 – present Succeeded by Incumbent

Career

Brigadier General Zyeele, on August 29, 2021, was recalled from retirement and promoted to the rank of Major General and appointed Zambia Army Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff by President Hichilema.

On September 12, 2024, Major General Zyeele was promoted by President Hichilema to the rank of Lieutenant General. The President also appointed him as Zambia Army Commander, succeeding Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi who was subject to be redeployed by the President after his contract ran out. ^[2]