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…
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…
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…
‘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,…
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…
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…
In 2012, Zambia can do better by embracing the Zambian Diaspora…
By Daniel Mwamba As we enter 2012, Zambians in the Diaspora dreams have never been crushed so badly. Hoping that a change of government will bring forth progressive thinking of the world as…
“I support dual citizenship” – Dr. Mumba
Dr. Nevers Mumba has said that Zambian renowned Gospel Musician Ephraim Mutalange is his son in the Lord Jesus Christ. Dr. Mumba, who is the former republican vice president, former Zambia High Commissioner…
Zambia Group formed to campaign for dual citizenship
A GROUP involving Zambians has been formed to secure a dual citizenship close in the new republican constitution. The group has been formed after President Michael Sata announced a creation of a Constitutional…
Zambian Government pessimistic on dual citizenship
Government has expressed pessimism at allowing Zambians living in the Diaspora to hold duo citizenship. Vice President Guy Scott says although the issue of having duo citizenship among Zambians could be important and…
Potential of Zambians living in the Diaspora!
Zambians at UKZAMBIANS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2010 According to the latest World Bank’s Migration and Remittances Fact Book (2011), remittance flow worldwide were estimated to reach US$440 billion by the end of 2010, up…
President Rupiah Banda gives clearest indication government will allow dual citizenship for Zambians
President Rupiah Banda Rupiah Banda has given the clearest indication yet that government is currently working on a law that will allow dual citizenship for Zambians. He confirmed the law will help Zambians…
PARAPHRASING THE ALTERNATIVE VIEWS ON THE NCC DRAFT CONSTITUTION Preamble
Let’s begin by agreeing that – the whole purpose of having a Constitution is for it to act as bedrock on which a democratic, fair and progressive society can be built. In our…
Zambia: Our comments to the NCC
Some of the participants of the meeting Zambians living in the UK representing various interests met on Friday, 30th July 2010 at a collaborative meeting co-ordinated by UKZAMBIANS to discuss the draft constitution. …
Zambian; UK Diaspora Greet Draft Constitution with Mixed Feelings
By Greatford Kamona Intense Discussions Zambians in the United Kingdom have reacted to the draft constitution with mixed feelings. While they welcomed the clause that recommends dual citizenship, they bemoaned the 15 year…
Zambians abroad should enjoy same opportunities
Government will ensure that Zambians, wherever they are enjoy the same opportunities and access to information, Chief Analyst for Economic and Development Affairs at State House, Ngoza Munthali, has said. Speaking at a…
Zambian arrested having British and Zambian passports
Red Book – British Passport A Zambian who is also British citizen was arrested for breaking Zambian nationality laws says the Times of Zambia. MAHTANI Group of Companies lawyer, Zaheeda Essa was…
Zambia NCC adopts dual citizenship
THE National Constitutional Conference (NCC) on Wednesday unanimously adopted an Article in the Mung'omba draft constitution that allows for dual citizenship. It means that Zambians in the UK will be able to hold…
Ugandans get Dual Citizenship, Zambians continue the fight
While Zambians are fighting whether they should be given dual citizen, the Ugandan government has set stringent conditions for acquiring dual citizenship. The 1995 Constitution was amended in 2005 to enable Ugandans and…
Diaspora, media and nation
By Prof Fackson Banda We cannot deny that Zambians in the Diaspora are now much more connected to their motherland than ever before. This is particularly attributable to the emergence of new media…
UKZAMBIANS PR & NETWORKING PARTY EVENT – PROGRAMME
UKZAMBIANS MAGAZINE UKZAMBIANS MAGAZINE PR & NETWORKING EVENT THE Commonwealth Secretariat Social Club http://www.thecommonwealth.org/ Quadrant House, 55-58 Pall Mall, LONDON SW1Y 5HX (Socialise, Network, Debate, Promote your Business, Create Awareness, etc) FRIDAY…
Constitutional Review :Zambian Dual Nationality Law
I do not know how other Zambians living abroad feel about losing their birth right of Zambian citizenship after obtaining a second nationality.I feel its not good for the development of our country…
