Zambia High Commissioner to attend UK Awards
His Excellency Lt. Col. Bizwayo Newton Nkunika (Rtd.), High Commissioner for the Republic of Zambia in The United Kingdom has accepted this year’s invitation to UKZAMBIANS Excellence Awards 2012. The elegant black-tie awards…
OPEN DISCUSSION OF THE ZAMBIAN DRAFT CONSTITUTION ON CROSSFIRE RADIO
JOIN US TUESDAY NIGHT 8th MAY 2012, 7PM BST, 20:00HRS ZAMBIAN TIME, 2PM EST ON CROSSFIRE BLOG RADIO The Technical Committee tasked to draft the new Zambian Constitution released a 273 page draft…
ZACOBO Chairperson Tobias Mweendo address
ADDRESS OF ZAMBIANS ON THE OCCASION OF PRESIDENT SATA’S VISIT TO BOTSWANA BY THE ZACOBO CHAIRPERSON TOBIAS MWEENDO Your Excellency the President of the Republic of Zambia, Honourable Ministers here present Your Excellency…
Zambia’s Draft Constitution Seeks to Decentralize Government
After many attempts at drafting a new constitution, Zambia Monday unveiled a draft which recommends a decentralized governmental system and enhances the independence of the country’s electoral commission to conduct free and transparent…
Zambia: Dual Citizenship Clause Upheld in Draft Constitution
Zambia constitutional committee of experts appointed by President Michael Sata have delivered the dual citizenship clause in the new draft Constitution. According to the first draft constitution seen by UKZAMBIANS on Saturday, Part…
Zambians in disapora urged to invest home
LOCAL Government and Housing Minister Nkandu Luo has urged Zambians in the Diaspora to invest back home and help develop the country. Professor Luo observed that countries like Ghana had steady economic growth,…
Zim Diaspora to protest on Independence Day
LONDON – Zimbabweans in the diaspora will on Saturday mark the 32nd Independence anniversary with protests targeting South African Embassies all over the world. They will demand that SA President Jacob Zuma do…
Zambians in UK Investment Meeting with Minister of Local Government
TO :ALL POSSIBLE INVESTORS AND ZAMBIANS IN THE UK DATE :11TH APRIL, 2012 SUBJECT :THE MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND HOUSING, HON. PROF. NKANDU LUO, MP, WOULD LIKE TO MEET POSSIBLE INVESTORS AND…
Zambia US$100 million Diaspora Bond
THE government and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should consider raising US$100 million from Zambians working abroad through a Diaspora bond, says finance deputy minister Miles Sampa. And Sampa has implored local authorities…
Zambia Dual-Citizenship Petition Launched
A group of Zambians in the Diaspora has launched an online signature petition drive to urge the government of President Michael Sata and the Technical Committee of Experts drafting the new constitution to embrace…
Godwin Lewanika partners with London South Bank University (LSBU)
International Department of London South Bank University (LSBU) appoints Godwin Lewanika and company Centre for Management Excellence UK (CMEUK) as representative partners for East and Southern African Countries to enlist international students wishing…
Zambia High Commissioner pledges support for the Diaspora
Zambia High Commissioner to the UK, His Excellency Lt Col Bizwayo Newton Nkunika (RTD) and Mrs Royce Nkunika were guest of honour at business forum themed “Zambia is Truly Ready for Business (ZTRB)”…
‘I personally support dual citizenship’ says Prof Nkandu Luo
A senior PF government Minister, Professor Nkandu Luo, Minister for Local Government, has told Zambians that she personally supports dual citizenship. Speaking on Cross Fire Blog Radio on Tuesday evening monitored by UKZAMBIANS…
Diaspora – ‘No Special Treatment’
THOUSANDS of Zambians working in Gaborone and beyond had a bitter-sweet taste of President Sata’s venom when they made requests ranging from access to land, water and money during a meeting for Zambians…
President Sata – Meeting with Zambians in Diaspora – Bostwana
By Zambian from Botswana 18 :30. Arrival of the president Michael Sata and his entourage 18 :35. National anthem chaired by ZACOBO (Zambian Community in Botswana) 18: 40. Speech by Ambassador to Botswana,…
Network, Connect and Act in the Zambian Diaspora – By Lady C
Graced with some of the world’s most honest, hardworking, chivalrous and honourable citizens cocooned in a peaceful developing nation tucked away in southern Africa, Zambia is home to some of the world’s many…
Is it possible to resettle back home after 5 years or more of living in the Diaspora?
By Daimone Siulapwa This month make exactly one year since I returned home to resettle after having spent almost 2 decades in the Diaspora, to be exact, 19 years and 4 months….
“Zambia is Truly Ready for Business(ZTRB)”31st March 2012
The Event is on Saturday 31st March 2012 Venue: The Public, Westbromwich, B70 7PG £50.00 Entry Subscription. Time: 12.20 till 7.00pm Theme: “Zambia is Truly Ready for Business(ZTRB)” For: Diaspora Chief Executives; Entrepreneurs,…
While Zambia argue on dual-citizenship, Kenya want Diaspora MP
“The Kenyan Diaspora should be represented in parliament as recognition of their contribution towards the country’s economy”. Said Kenya’s Vice President, Kalonzo Musyoka last Sunday night. The Kenyan Vice-President said amidst thunderous applause…
JUSTINA MUTALE WINS 2 AFRICAN ACHIEVERS AWARDS
Justina Mutale, founder of Miss Zambia UK Beauty Pageant has won the ‘African Woman of the Year’ Award in the prestigious African Achievers’ Awards held in London on Wednesday 22 February 2012, at…
Why Diaspora of Africans Descents Are the Poorest Diasporas in the World. Part IZ
Why Diaspora of Africans Descents Are the Poorest Diasporas in the World. Why Diaspora of Africans Descents Are the Poorest Diasporas in the World Video.
Govt to formulate Diaspora policy
THE Government will soon formulate a Diaspora policy that will deal with needs of Zambians living abroad. Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Given Lubinda said Zambians working abroad were a very important resource…
First Lady urges Zambians in Diaspora to support President Sata
ZAMBIANS in the Diaspora have been urged to support President Sata’s dream of reducing poverty and improving living standards. Speaking at an interactive meeting with Zambians living in the Netherlands and Belgium, First…
Application Deadline for African Diaspora Marketplace Extended to February 15th
Ecobank joins forces with Western Union and USAID WASHINGTON & ENGLEWOOD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a leader in global payment services, its Foundation, and the United States Agency for International Development…
Zambian government offers little more than rhetoric and still has no strategy to engage the Diaspora
By Daniel Mwamba In 2000, Elizabeth left Zambia, to seek opportunity in the UK. She left her 2 children and 2 nieces with her widowed mother. 12 years later, Elizabeth remains the main…
