Special Forces To Deploy 150 Personnel for Universal Church, FINDECO Flyover Bridge Clean-Up Exercise

by Pauline Ngozoh

The Zambia Special Forces are deploying 150 personnel to support a clean-up exercise in Lusaka as part of efforts to improve sanitation and promote cleanliness in the city.

The personnel are expected to take part in the exercise today, Monday, 9 November 2026, in the area between Universal Church and the FINDECO Flyover Bridge.

Special Forces Commander Brigadier General Moses Shapwaya said the initiative was intended to complement Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa’s efforts to keep the city clean.

Speaking during a courtesy call on the Mayor last week, Brigadier General Shapwaya said the exercise forms part of activities marking this year’s Special Forces Day, which is commemorated on 9 November.

He said the Force had chosen to mark the occasion through cleanliness activities across the country, with the Lusaka exercise being undertaken in partnership with the Lusaka City Council.

Mr Mwewa thanked the Special Forces for their support, saying the deployment would strengthen the Council’s sanitation efforts and reinforce the campaign against disorderliness in the city.

He reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to working with the Zambia Special Forces under the Make Lusaka Clean agenda.

This year’s Special Forces Day is being commemorated under the theme: “43 Years of Elite Service: Defending the Nation, Serving the Community.”