We are disturbed and concerned to note of the reports of mistreatment of Africans and people of African descent fleeing from war at the borders of Ukraine, Poland and Hungary and other exit points at Ukraine border. We have heard and seen disturbing and horrific video footages, media reports and within our diaspora networks. Zambians…
The Cocoa Basket Initiative visited Zambia towards the end of 2021 and had meetings with government and civil society organizations. The Foundation facilitated their meetings including the Africa Union ECOSOCC Secretariat and Zambia Development in Lusaka. The Zambia Diaspora Foundation will work with the Cocoa Basket Initiative to support the implementation of the Diaspora…
Due to increasing number of Zambians living outside and foreign entities wishing to visit Zambia and contribute to its social and economic development agenda, the Foundation is working out mechanisms to introduce the diaspora Volunteer programme. DVPP is a skills and cultural exchange initiative designed to facilitate cooperation between African diaspora and selected Southern…
The Zambia Diaspora Foundation has welcomed the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s plan to register Zambians in the diaspora as voters in the 2026 general elections, saying the move is progressive and will further Zambia’s democratic processes. Foundation Executive Director, Dean Mulozi says Zambians in the diaspora play a huge role in the economic development of…
ABSA Bank Zambia will today (18th November 2021) hold a special Diaspora Webinar dubbed “Extending possibilities to the diaspora” The bank is launching the Diaspora and Wealth Proposition. This exciting initiative will see ABSA Bank Zambia deliver tailored products and services that will help Zambians in the diaspora to invest back home. The webinar will…
A Zambian based in the United States of America in the Indiana state is changing people’s lives through poultry. Mr Noah Ndhlovu works at the Indiana Department of Health and woks as a manager, HIV/STD/Hepatitis C division’s PrEP (preexposure prophylaxis) program . He recently published books of poems. The first book was a collection of…
Zambian in the United States of America organized themselves to celebrate the 57th independence celebration this Sunday, October 24th. The Zambian diaspora community emphasized the need to come together through a webinar to remember this important day as it reflects the significance of Zambia’s independence. The webinar was celebrated at at 9:00PM/ET. The Zambian Diaspora…
The Churches Election Monitoring Group from Africa paid a courtesy call on the AU ECOSOCC Zambia. The group called upon the continental body to support peace and security in Africa during elections. The Churches monitoring Group urged Zambia to respect election results to ensure peace and security in the country. It praised Zambia for having…