Former Air Force Commander PETER ZUZE Dies

By Arnold Tutu The first indigenous Zambian to command the Zambia Air Force, Lieutenant General PETER DINGISWAYO ZUZE, has died. Lieutenant General ZUZE died on Monday, September 14, 2026, in Lusaka following an illness. The Zambia Air Force announced his death in a statement posted on its Facebook page. The retired general is described as an accomplished pilot, distinguished military leader and pioneer who played a significant role in the early transformation and development of the Zambia Air Force. During his tenure, General ZUZE helped lay the foundation upon which the modern Air Force has been built. The Zambia Air Force says his death is a profound loss to the service, the Defence Force and the nation. Current Air Force Commander, Lieutenant General OSCAR NYONI, has expressed condolences to the bereaved family, relatives, friends and the wider Air Force community. The Air Force says details of the funeral service and burial will be announced in due course.