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Vol: 1 ISSUE 6 | April-June 2019 / NOT FOR SALE
A ZAMBIA EMBASSY BERLIN QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Climate change experts kick
off meetings in Bonn Pg 20
Lungu Uhuru Raise Africa Greenco Shines Light
on Zambia Energy Sector
Diplomatic Bar Pg 16
OFF BE AT BE R L I N
In pictures, Minister Counsellor of the embassy of Botswana Solomon Seeco, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Lesotho H.E Calvin Manyetsetse,
Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda H.E Igor Cesar and his spouse Madam Jeane Cesar flank Ambassador Mukwita and spouse Elaine at
Maritim Hotel for their 15th anniverssary.
Ambassador Anthony Mukwita celebrated 15 years of marriage with Mrs
Elaine Mukwita on 24th May 2019 at Maritim Hotel in Berlin
Lubinda 14 and Lushomo 6 join their parents at anniversary event.
Ambassador Mukwita’s wife Elaine with deputy head of mission Mrs.
Dorcus Ilunga Chileshe pictures by Mohammed El in Berlin.
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Vol: 1 ISSUE 6 | April-June 2019 / NOT FOR SALE
A ZAMBIA EMBASSY BERLIN QUARTERLY MAGAZINE
German Chancellor
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Angela Merkel ready
to host President
Edgar Lungu
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Climate change experts kick
off meetings in Bonn Pg 20
Chancellor Merkel ZAMBIANS LOVE A GOOD
STORY – Mukwita Pg 16
ready for H.E. Lungu
PUBLISHER
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Anthony Mukwita
EDITOR
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First Secretary Press Congratulations-
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Congratulations
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opportunities that exist in Zambia in various fields such
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It is distributed to all government ministries in Zambia,
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F RO M T H E A M BAS SA D O R ’S D ES K
Zambia regaining
international economic glory
...as President Edgar Lungu
hosts two Presidents
J
uly 2019 will go down in Zam- the cause probably did not have a di-
bia’s Economic Diplomacy rect benefit on their individual coun-
history as a historic month. try.
This is because President Ed- Today, however, African nations
gar Lungu hosted two Presidents at a (such as Zambia, Kenya, Tanzania,
sold-out economic diplomacy event Namibia, Botswana or SADC to be
organised by the Economic Associa- whole) are increasingly beginning
tion of Zambia (EAZ) so called the to appreciate the fact that the closer
National Economic Summit. they collaborate in pushing for eco-
nomic growth or finding lasting solu-
The EAZ Executive board under its tions to political problem, the better.
exuberant President Dr Lubinda
Habazoka came up with the idea for This is so because it is generally
thrusting the media spotlight at the agreed that ‘If there is peace and
potential of Zambia’s economy by economical development or prosper-
bringing Captains of the industry to- ity in one African country,’ the good-
gether under one roof. will positively spills over to neigh-
boring countries, just the same as if
Having already netted the President there was a problem in a part of the
of Zambia into the positive economic continent, the problems spill into the economy after this meeting by draw-
diplomacy spin of things, it was only next country. ing up an action plan and deadlines
a matter of time before ‘like-minded’ for all ideas generated from the event
leaders got into line. Its for this reason that we commend that saw about 780 guests.
once again the July 2019 first Eco-
These include the charismatic Presi- nomic Diplomacy event organized Our embassy remains grateful to the
dent of Kenya H.E Uhuru Kenyatta by Dr Habazoka and his entire team EAX Executive board for being exclu-
and the former President of Tanzania at EAZ including their faithful spon- sively invited for the event.
Mzee Jakaya Kikwete. sors since President Lungu assumed
office. We believe the invitation is a tacit
What we saw from this economic di- confirmation that EAZ appreciates
plomacy meeting is a ‘regional lead- We would be remiss if we did not the economic diplomacy the Ber-
ership,’ a new kind of African leader- thank President Edgar Lungu, host lin team has been beating over the
ship that wants to work together to President of Zambia, and his coun- months.
help uplift a sister country uncondi- terparts President Kenyatta and Pres-
tionally. ident Kikwete for lending credence Mazel tov President Edgar Lungu,
to the event. bravo EAZ!
In the past it would have been slight-
ly hard to get even two President un- Zambia is definitely heading in the ALM. H.E Anthony Mukwita.
der one roof to support one country’s right direction, especially if we dou-
cause, whatever it maybe, because ble up efforts to actually grow the Ambassador of Zambia to Germany.
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FRO M TH E P RESIDE N T’S OFFI CE
President Edgar Lungu
weighs in on SDG
...Calls for greater corporation in diplomacy
I have the singular honour and privilege to welcome you all to this
historic city of Lusaka, and capital of the great Republic of Zambia, on
this auspicious occasion, to mark the official launch of the sustainable
development goals sub-regional centre for southern Africa.
Rwandan President Paul Kagame hands over SDG key to H.E President Edgar Lungu at a recent SDG indaba in Lusaka. Picture by Salim Henry
T
he city of Lusaka is synony- Today, we meet to rekindle that hope our hope that, yet again, we can win
mous with the struggle for among our people through yet an- the war against poverty, hunger, dis-
freedom and self-determi- other wave of self-determination ease, illiteracy, and the negative ef-
nation in the region. It was from the sustainable development fects of climate change, and other
a struggle that was successfully front. challenges.
waged from here by the liberation
movements. The centre launched today renews The city of Lusaka always reminds
Diplomatic Dispatch | 5
us of the need for unity of purpose tions espoused in the African Union
in resolving our common challenges agenda 2063.
as the southern African region in par- Your presence your
ticular, and the African continent as Our collective resolve as a people
a whole.
excellencies is a clear therefore, re-assures us that the
testimony of Africa’s achievement of the sustainable de-
Your excellencies, our distinguished determination, and the velopment goals, and the African
guests, your presence here today re- unwavering commitment union agenda 2063 are indeed at-
affirms the essence of that unity. tainable.
of the southern African
Needless to say, the unity of our development community Our quest to achieve sustain-
countries and people will be critical (SADC) region, including able development goals, your
to the work, and success of this cen- excellencies,ladies and gentlemen;
tre. Together, we will overcome any our collective resolve, calls for promotion of development-
obstacle that may come our way. as leaders to meeting oriented policies, and programmes
the targets we have set that support productive activities,
Allow me, therefore, to thank your ex- creation of decent jobs, and entre-
cellencies, and distinguished guests
ourselves for sustainable preneurship, especially for women
for honouring us with your presence development goals. and youth.
at this very important occasion.
As such, the centre should aim at as-
Your presence your excellencies is a forts towards this initiative. sisting member states to developing
clear testimony of Africa’s determi- regional policies, and strategies that
nation, and the unwavering commit- Given that most countries on the promote creation of employment op-
ment of the southern African devel- continent did not meet the millenni- portunities for all.
opment community (SADC) region, um development goals due to lack of
including our collective resolve, as concerted efforts, the Africa centre Excellencies;
leaders to meeting the targets we provides an avenue for accelerating
have set ourselves for sustainable the attainment of sustainable devel- Ladies and gentlemen:
development goals. opment goals.
I am glad to note that the centre will
Your excellencies; In this regard, the centre in Lusaka help member states to contextualise
brings the initiative closer to home the sustainable development goals in
Ladies and gentlemen: for those of us in the southern Afri- line with their national development
can region. priorities such as agriculture, health,
Most African countries could not education among others.
attain the millennium development It will be a vehicle for facilitating en-
goals mainly on account of various gagement between governments, The region should be able to gain
challenges such inadequate financial and other stakeholders, to accelerate from the centre’s activities in these
resources. the attainment of sustainable devel- focus areas.
opment goals.
In our pursuit to achieve sustainable For instance, in agriculture, we ex-
development goals, this trend unfor- We believe that this centre will not pect our small-scale farmers to be
tunately is likely to continue, unless only propel our ability to attain the given the necessary attention so that
Africa devises more innovative ways sustainable development goals, but they grow into more productive ac-
of addressing its development chal- it will also enhance our capacities tors of our economies.
lenges. to develop and implement home-
grown interventions. Likewise, the centre’s intervention in
Time has come for Africa to adopt the health sector should be to pro-
home-grown solutions to its own We are convinced that most of the mote healthy lives for our citizens to
challenges. solutions to attaining the sustainable engage in productive activities.
development goals in Africa, reside
Therefore, the establishment of the within Africa. In addition, we expect the centre
sustainable development goals cen- to contribute to the enhancement
tre for Africa in Kigali was a launch The successful attainment of the of productivity and human capital
pad for such initiatives and we com- sustainable development goals will to promote sustainable develop-
mend president Kagame for his ef- reinforce the realisation of our aspira- ment.
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Excellencies; At national level, the Zambian peo- pation by all stakeholders, including
ple are desirous to live in a middle- individual citizens.
Ladies and gentlemen: income industrialised nation by the
year 2030 in which various oppor- I have said before elsewhere that de-
As a region, we expect that this cen- tunities will be readily available for velopment can not be left to govern-
tre will work closely with our national them to improve their well-being. ment alone, the private sector or the
development banks, and other finan- civil society, but it is a challenge for
cial institutions in resource mobilisa- These aspirations are espoused in all of us.
tion and disbursement. This will in our vision 2030 which is being imple-
turn support national development mented through the seventh national Excellencies;
priorities to achieve sustainable de- development plan running from 2017
velopment goals. to 2021. Ladies and gentlemen:
This your excellencies, will require I am therefore, delighted to note that This centre will bring all of us to-
urgent restructuring and recapitalisa- our national development plan has gether, and together we will make
tion of national development banks mainstreamed the sustainable devel- this centre a critical asset in the at-
effective financing towards achieve- opment goals as per the united na- tainment of sustainable development
ment of sustainable development tions expectations. goals, and the African Union agenda
goals. 2063.
Ladies and gentlemen:
To this effect, for zambia,i am glad Excellencies, your passion, and com-
to report that the development Bank Zambia’s strategic position in the mitment towards the development
of Zambia has already signed a col- southern African region will provide of the African continent is admirable,
laborative agreement with the sus- easy access to the centre by mem- and inspiring to all of us.
tainable development goals centre ber states.
for Africa. Equally, we are indebted to the staff,
This geographical position should, and leadership of the Africa centre,
Excellencies; therefore, encourage our cooperat- the common market for eastern and
ing partners, philanthropists, and southern Africa (COMESA) secre-
Ladies and gentlemen: captains of industry to support the tariat, and all people of good will for
centre, as benefits will undoubtedly their invaluable contribution towards
The SADC region is keen to benefit reach all our people in the region. the establishment of this centre.
from the centre in bridging the data
gap on sustainable development The realisation of the sustainable We can only salute you all!!!
goals. development goals cannot be left to
governments alone. It is a shared Your excellencies;
It is only through the availability of responsibility, which calls for partici-
quality and standardised data that Ladies and gentlemen:
we will be able to assess our pro-
gress in meeting the targets on sus- As i conclude, allow me to pay spe-
tainable development goals. As a region, we expect cial tribute to the Zambian people
for graciously accepting to host this
I, therefore, urge the centre to es-
that this centre will work centre.
tablish effective collaborative link- closely with our national
ages with respective national statisti- development banks, and The centre your excellencies, ladies
cal bureaus not only in Zambia but other financial institutions and gentlemen, is in good hands,
throughout the region. and we will not take the honour you
in resource mobilisation have bestowed on us lightly or for
We are confident that the centre will and disbursement. This granted.
foster decisive action among SADC will in turn support
member states when addressing I wish to re-assure you that this cen-
challenges, in the realisation of sus-
national development tre has the full support of the govern-
tainable development goals. priorities to achieve ment and people of the republic of
sustainable development Zambia.
Excellencies;
goals.
Ladies and gentlemen: God bless you all, i thank you.
Diplomatic Dispatch | 7
CHA NCEL L ERY D U T Y CA L L
Meseberg 09.07.19 Federal Republic of Germany Chancellor Angela Merkel
with the Ambassador of Zambia to Germany H.E Anthony
Mukwita at the annual event the Chancellor hosts at her
Country side retreat every year. The other images depict top
officials from the Chancery office.
German Chancellor Angela
Merkel ready to host
President Edgar Lungu
…says Ambassador Anthony Mukwita
M
rs Angela Merkel, the On the side-lines of the biggest dip- as soon as possible please arrange
Chancellor of the Federal lomatic event on the calendar of the the meeting with my people,” the
Republic of Germany has most influential female leader on the Chancellor who donned a red top
expressed a deep desire planet held annually at her Coun- and black office trousers said.
to host the President of Zambia H.E try retreat known as the Schloss
Edgar Lungu in order to enhance the Meseberger, Chancellor Merkel said During her walk around to have ‘face
good diplomatic relations the two a meeting with President Lungu is to face’ moments with Ambassadors
countries have enjoyed for more than something she is looking forward to. gathered at her annual event, Am-
50 years said Zambia’s Ambassador bassador Mukwita took the opportu-
to Germany H.E Anthony Mukwita. “I would like to meet your President nity to state his case.
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“Madam Chancellor there has not
been a high-level meeting between
your office as Chancellor and or ei-
ther the Office of the President of the
Federal republic of Germany since
2007 we believe such a meeting is
crucial for escalating economic di-
plomacy given our warm history,”
Ambassador Mukwita told the most
influential woman on earth.
After an almost five-minute direct
chat with the Zambian envoy, the
Chancellor of the Federal Republic Dr Hegel Braun, the Head of the Chancellery of Madam Angela Merkel welcomes Amb
of Germany indicated that she would Mukwita to the countryside retreat in Messeberg, the state of Brandenburg.
be expecting official communication
regarding the possible meeting with
President Lungu soon.
Ambassador Mukwita has constant-
ly sounded a clarion call for President
Lungu to meet Chancellor Merkel in
order to escalate economic diploma-
cy relations.
“When national leaders meet at such
a high level there is a lot of economic
opportunities that either open up or
are enhanced,” Ambassador Muk-
wita said, “and we are here to do just
that, create the opportunity.”
Ambassador Mukwita said more
than a dozen German companies
including huge brands such as Mer-
cedes Benz, BMW and Botch al-
ready have a presence in Zambia,
“and I have no doubt that a meet-
ing between President Edgar Lungu
and Chancellor Angela Merkel would
drive more traffic to Zambia.”
Chancellor Angela Merkel shares a moment with amb Mukwita.
The Zambian envoy has commenced
discussions with Chancellor Mer- This is the second time H.E Mukwita
kle’s Personal Assistant for Africa Mr Ambassador Mukwita was joining fellow Ambassadors ac-
Gunter Nooke. credited to Berlin at the auspicious
has constantly sounded a Chancery event.
The Schloss Meseberg is a Baroque clarion call for President
Palace located some 65kms out of Lungu to meet Chancellor The late President Levy Mwanawasa
Berlin in the state of Brandenburg Merkel in order to is the last person that held bilateral
which serves as the retreat for the meetings with Chancellor Merkel in
Chancellor of Germany as well as the escalate economic 2007 hence Ambassador Mukwita’s
official Guest House of the Federal diplomacy relations. over riding need to break the diplo-
government of Germany. matic jinx.
Diplomatic Dispatch | 9
Theres more to meant that we could not export our
copper through these countries and
we could not import our national re-
TAZARA than quirements”, recalled Ambassador
Mukwita.
meets the line,
He was speaking in his office when
a three-member crew of German
filmmakers comprising Marita Ne-
Ambassador
her, Wei-Chung Chen and Andreas
Schroth called on him. The crew rep-
resents Medea Film.
Mukwita says “The railway line represents the his-
tory of our relations with the peo-
ples of China who, against all odds,
came to our rescue at the time when
...it’s a symbol of shared warm history with our traditional allies could not. It also
represents our bond with the peo-
Tanzania Zambia and China ples of Tanzania whose leadership
Berlin, June 9, 2019 under then President Julius Nyerere
cooperated with us in the railway
Z
ambia’s Ambassador to in the history of Zambia when the line project”, Ambassador Mukwita
Germany, His Excellency country’s economic survival hung in said.
Anthony Mukwita has de- the balance.
scribed the Tanzania Zam- A three-member crew comprising
bia Railway line as a symbol of the “We urgently needed an alternative Marita Neher, Felix Greif and Bianka
history of the peoples of Tanzania, route to the sea for both our imports Schulz called on the Zambian envoy
China and Zambia. and our exports as our support for shortly before they embarked on a
sanctions against the white minor- weeklong filming project themed
Ambassador Mukwita said the his- ity regimes that were in power in “Fascinating Train Tracks Around the
tory represented by TAZARA marks both Southern Rhodesia (now Zim- World” a five-part documentary se-
one of the most critical moments babwe) and Apartheid South Africa ries commissioned by widely viewed
Caption
10 | Diplomatic DispatchGerman/French TV networks ZDF
and ARTE to be aired during prime
time.
Directed by Ms. Neher, the German
film company says, “the main pur-
pose is to introduce the most thrill-
ing and breathtaking railway lines on
four continents – Asia, Europe, Africa
and America”.
Dubbed “Spectacular Railways”, the Chen
film company says the series “take
us on a journey into the heart of still
unfamiliar beauty and open new and
breathtaking perspectives. The in-
spirational quote ‘the journey is the
reward’ truly seems to have been in-
vented for these train rides”.
The team were expected to begin
their filming project in Kapiri Mposhi
where they were expected to board
the TAZARA and film all the way to
Tunduma on the Tanzanian border.
They were expected to occasionally Marita
get off the train and board again cap-
turing scenes and scenery of interest.
They selected for possible filming
some tourist attractions in Northern
Province such as the Chishimba Wa-
ter Falls, the Kalambo Water Falls
and Little Poland in Mbala. This is
the second German film crew in less
than six months to go to Zambia for a
filming project. Their programs com-
mand huge audiences in millions of
viewers.
In December last year, another crew Michaelv
that films the famous “Love Boat”
were in Livingstone where they this aspiration”, Ambassador Muk-
filmed a 90minute film that exposed wita said.
significant tourist attractions of Zam-
He was speaking in his
bia to millions of international audi- office when a three- President Edgar Lungu has pri-
ences in Europe especially. member crew of German oritized the tourism sector and
challenged his Ministers and gov-
“Zambia is a good story that com-
filmmakers comprising ernment officials, embassies in-
prises a friendly population, un- Marita Neher, Wei-Chung cluded, to seek every opportunity
spoiled wildlife, uninterrupted peace Chen and Andreas to expose the country to the world.
since independence 55 years ago, an Schroth called on him. Media groups such as CNN have
investor-friendly environment, a land dubbed Zambia as an exploited tour-
of 365 days of sunshine – these and The crew represents ism destination that everyone look-
more must be shared with the rest Medea Film. ing for something new must put on
of the world and film is a great ally in their bucket list of destinations.
Diplomatic Dispatch | 11CLIM AT E DI P LOM ACY
Climate change experts
kick off meetings in Bonn
...the Zambian experts among the attendees
Berlin, June 16, 2019
Dr Tasila Banda, the National Cordinator
of a Climate initiative in Zambia makes a
Zambian delegates follow climate change talks in Bonn. presentation in Bonn recently
A
conference of experts on This was the 50th session of what is
climate change opened called the Subsidiary Body for Scien-
Monday in Bonn, Germany, tific and Technological Advice, SB-
under the auspices of the STA, or SB50, that has been meet-
United Nations Framework Conven- ing since 1995. As a body of experts
tion on Climate Change, UNFCCC. that meets in between the annual
According to the official website for COP or Conference Of the Parties,
the conference, for ten days the ex- SBSTA was expected to assist gov-
perts took part in “a wide range of ernments in appreciating the science
events, meetings, and negotiating on climate change, bring together
sessions that will set the stage for expertise, encourage cooperation
the raising of ambition to curb green- and contribute to the development of
house gas emissions, accelerate re- tools and methods that may be used
silience-building efforts, and ensure in the implementation process.
that climate policy is built on a solid
foundation of the best available sci- The 50th conference of climate
ence and knowledge”. change experts that included a Zam-
12 | Diplomatic Dispatchbian delegation, came against trends The deliberations and negotiations scientific understanding of what is
that are of concern to the scientific that took place at the Bonn confer- happening to the climate and some
community. Scientists have noted ence will feed into the next Confer- of the best practices in policy formu-
that the world is yet to succeed in ence of the Parties, or COP25 that is lation and intervention measures.
the stabilization of greenhouse gas scheduled to take place next year in
concentrations in the atmosphere. December in the Chilean city of San- The Zambian delegation consisted of
According to measurements taken at tiago. Mrs. Carol Zulu from the Ministry of
the Mauna Loa Observatory on the Lands, Mr. Richard Lungu from the
Island of Hawaii in the US, CO2 con- Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany Ministry of Water Development, Dr.
centrations in the atmosphere have His Excellency Anthony Mukwita Alick Muvundika from the National
increased and continue to increase urged the Zambian delegation to use Institute of Scientific and Industrial
even as recent as a week ago. the conference to gather the latest Research, NISIR, Ms. Rachel Teta-
mashimba from the Ministry of En-
ergy, Mr. Akabiwa Nyambe from
the Ministry of Planning, Mr. Titus
N’gandu of the Disaster Manage-
ment and Mitigation Unit, DMMU
and Mr. Morton Mwanza from the
Ministry of Agriculture.
Ambassador Mukwita reminded the
delegates that the Zambian govern-
ment was serious with issues of cli-
mate change as the country is still
grappling with its effects since the
devastating power cuts of 2015 that
threatened to bring the entire econo-
my to a halt.
“Because of heavy dependence on
hydro generated power since inde-
pendence, we have to rationalize
power distribution every time rainfall
patterns become unfavorable”, said
Ambassador Mukwita.
Currently, the Zambian government
is in the process of diversifying
sources of electricity with several so-
lar power plants expected to come
on stream between now and 2022.
Until then, Zambians are expected to
experience intermittent power cuts
as government calls for patience and
understanding among citizens and
other residents in the country.
Globally, climate change effects
have been observed in extreme heat
waves, floods, wild fires, melting ice
caps that have left thousands dead,
others missing and damage to prop-
erty running into billions of dollars.
Diplomatic Dispatch | 13S LOVA K I A DU T Y CA L L
Berlin, June 19, 2019
Congratulations-
President Lungu
…to first female President of the Slovak
Republic
I
n a congratulatory
President Edgar Lungu has described the message, President
election of Ms. Zuzana Caputova to the Lungu said, “It is my
ardent hope that the
office of President of the Slovak Republic trust placed in you by the
citizens of the Slovak Re-
as the expression of the people’s trust and public will inspire Your Ex-
cellency to steer your great
confidence in her. country on a path of soli-
darity for improved welfare
and prosperity of your peo-
ple”.
14 | Diplomatic Dispatchstands a brighter chance essary elements needed
in improved economic ties for electric car manufac-
with the Slovak Republic turing if it put into place, a
whose industry could ben- plan now rather than later
efit from Zambia’s miner- in terms of value addition.
als…especially as the call
for electric cars rises”, said In terms of market, Ambas-
Ambassador Mukwita. sador Mukwita said Zam-
bia promises good returns
The Slovak Republic is among the country’s 16
home to several German million people in addition
Ms. Caputova, a former Ambassador Mukwita said car manufacturing com- to member countries in the
activist lawyer assumed he looks forward to work- panies that include Mer- Southern African Develop-
the office of President on ing with the new Slovak cedes Benz and VW. With ment Community, SADC
the 15th of June 2019. She leader in accelerating Pres- a population of 5 million and the Common Market
becomes the first female ident Lungu’s economic people, Slovak produces for Eastern and Southern
President and youngest at diplomacy. 1 million cars annually. Africa, COMESA.
age 45 to hold the office in Copper and cobalt, a cru-
the history of the Slovak The Zambian envoy said cial ingredient to future This is a combined popu-
Republic. the Slovak economy, and present electric cars lation of about 700million
largely fueled by manu- abound in Zambia and it people and a combined
The congratulations were facturing of motor vehi- is this area Ambassador GDP of over a trillion dol-
forwarded to the Slovak cles and heavy machinery Mukwita feels Zambia lars.
Republic by Zambia’s presents Zambia with vast could position herself for
Ambassador to Germany economic opportunities. engagement with the Slo- President Lungu has con-
His Excellency Anthony vak Republic. stantly spoken about value
Mukwita who is also ac- “As the second largest addition and diversifying
credited to Bratislava, the producer of copper on the Zambia therefore would be the economy of Zambia in
nation’s capital, on a non- African continent and the suited for greater engage- order to create jobs and re-
residential basis. 9th in the world, Zambia ment in providing the nec- duce poverty.
Diplomatic Dispatch | 15F RO M T H E OF F I C E O F T HE P RES ID E N T
Berlin, June 13, 2019
Newly minted Press Secretary Isaac Chipampe gets congratulations from President Edgar Lungu
Congratulations
Z
ambia’s Ambassador to Ger-
many, His Excellency Antho-
ny Mukwita has congratu-
Mr. Chipampe – lated the newly-appointed
Special Assistant to the President
for Press and Public Relations Mr.
Mukwita
Isaac Chipampe. Ambassador Muk-
wita said Mr. Chipampe comes with
a wealth of experience in the media
...we are available to tell the and communication sector which is
critical in communicating the Presi-
Zambian good story dent’s message to both Zambia and
the world beyond.
16 | Diplomatic Dispatch“President Edgar Lungu and his gov-
ernment have done so much both
at domestic and international levels
that require communicating regu-
larly and effectively. This is not an
easy task nor a task that one indi-
vidual can shoulder. On our part as
Berlin Mission, we remain available
to work with Mr. Chipampe in telling
the good Zambian story”, said Am-
bassador Mukwita.
The Zambian envoy said the Zambian
government faces several informa-
tion challenges that include inaccu-
rate perceptions, deliberate distor-
tion, and in some instances innocent
misunderstanding of public policy.
Mr. Mukwita said the most effective
response is to regularly inform and
explain to the Zambian people and
the international audiences the on-
going development programs that
have continued to positively impact
the lives of the Zambian people.
“President Lungu’s infrastructure
development program, rural electri-
fication program, water reticulation
program, the agricultural program,
developments in the tourism sector,
communication interconnectivity,
renewable energy and many others Zambia’s active role in the Africa Un-
have set Zambia on an irreversible ion Peace and Security Council and
footing for current and future devel- the country’s selection as a host for
opment efforts”, Ambassador Muk- This is not an easy task the continental body’s Economic, So-
wita recounted and added, “this is nor a task that one cial and Cultural Council, ECOSOCC.
the story of the Lungu Presidency
individual can shoulder.
that we must continue to tell”. “This is the story of this Presidency
On our part as Berlin at an international level that we must
On an international level, Mr. Muk- Mission, we remain continually share as it inspires hope
wita said President Lungu’s govern- available to work with in a continent written off by its crit-
ment has played significant roles in ics who would like to see Africa con-
bringing peace and stability in the Mr. Chipampe in telling tinue to wallow in poverty. This is the
Democratic Republic of Congo, in the good Zambian kind of leadership that challenges
Lesotho, in the Madagascar elec- story”, said Ambassador old-age myths that the continent
tions and in the peaceful transition of lacks leadership to meet the devel-
power in Zimbabwe.
Mukwita. opment challenges of a heavily glo-
balized 21st century”, said Ambas-
Ambassador Mukwita also noted sador Mukwita.
Diplomatic Dispatch | 17F RO M T H E OF F I C E O F T HE P RES ID E N T
July, 2019
‘Dr Simon Kamwendo Miti
I presume?’
Perhaps with that in mind, Dr Miti’s
…an exclusive profile by career swiftly careered away from
the stethoscope to the Administra-
the Diplomatic Dispatch tion desk making decisions for vari-
ous organization under the govern-
Magazine ment of President Frederick Chiluba
just after the return to multi-party
politics.
W
hen he completed His idea of a ‘day in one’s life’ from Dr Miti juggled various top admin-
his Medical studies now on after cramming for a medi- istration jobs such as Executive Di-
at the University of cal degree at UNZA—regarded as a rector of the Ndola Central Hospital
Zambia (UNZA) in top medical school in Africa then— from 1997 to 2000 where he later
1989, Simon Kamwendo Miti had would unequivocally focus on health. transferred to become the acting
no grandiose ideas of working with Town Clerk of the City of Ndola.
Presidents, administering medical He even worked briefly as a ‘normal’
boards or running city councils. medical Doctor but his superiors When Zambia experimented with
saw something beyond medicine decentralizing government depart-
Dr Miti, 28 years on graduation had in him—his ability to lead as an Ad- ments, Dr Miti was one of the pio-
his eyes set on one prize only—sav- ministrator in addition to his medical neers given responsibilities in the de-
ing lives. skills. centralization process when Medical
18 | Diplomatic DispatchBoards came on board. (PS) positions run like a thread of Dr Miti’s education beyond medicine
gold starting from PS: Cabinet office, helps him become a stand out.
Boards were meant to make govern- Science and Technology, National
ment departments more efficient Planning, Office of the Vice President He acquired an MBA from Glamor-
and cut the red tape that often-slows (OVP) to PS Ministry of Health. gan University in UK and snugged
progress. another Master’s degree in Public
Health from Leeds University where
Around 2001 Dr Miti was appointed Many people with a he graduated in 2006.
acting Director General of the influ- doctorate degree would
ential Central Board of Health (CBoH) Many people with a doctorate de-
before he continued ascending to be content with their gree would be content with their
various Permanent Secretary posi- superior qualifications superior qualifications and resign
tions both under the Chiluba gov- and resign themselves to themselves to the operating theater
ernment right through to the current but not Dr Miti fondly known by fam-
President Edgar Lungu’s office. the operating theater but ily as a young man by the pen name
not Dr Miti fondly known ‘Mtimbege’.
Dr Miti has served every Zambian by family as a young
President since the return to multi- Some family members fondly call
party politics.
man by the pen name him by another moniker Sibweni,
‘Mtimbege’. meaning a friend, which he embrac-
His litany of Permanent Secretary es without a fuss.
Diplomatic Dispatch | 19Dr Miti and his wife Bo Liseli Miti are
‘permanent fixtures’ at St Ignatius
Catholic Church on Beit Road where
they congregate every Sunday with-
out fail.
Dr Miti can be seen unsuccessfully
trying to dodge droves of people that
lay friendly ambush for him outside
the church as he tries to go back
home after Sunday prayers with
spouse every Sunday.
The Bear-sized character standing an
intimidating more than six feet tall
still finds time to talk to fellow con-
gregants in a respectful and warm
manner. They know him and trust
him.
Those close to him say he has a
‘deep sense of loyalty and justice’
to friends and just people in general,
a trait he mastered growing up in a
huge extended family and embraced
all regardless of blood relation.
That is probably why he rarely makes
reference only to his biological chil-
dren because “everyone in the Miti
house are regarded as Children of
Dr Miti, not just his biological ones,”
said a family member.
Dr Miti the ‘Work Horse’
Secretary to the Cabinet Dr Miti with Amb Mukwita at State House recently in Dr Miti’s
office The new SC (Secretary to Cabinet)
is known by colleagues for observ-
He is fourth born in a family of many ing long work hours that can stretch
brothers and sisters including an from as early as 4 am to past mid-
equally popular older brother Dr Em-
From where he has night, depending on what is at stake,
manuel K. Miti and others. He has been Permanent perhaps buoyed by his medical back-
sadly lost some including his dear Secretary in several ground that dictates that Doctors are
parents but kept some and continues ‘always on call’.
to count his blessings. Ministries to the PPS
office, it is whispered In his modesty he says, “I just love
Religious and Family Man my work and want to execute it to
that Dr. Miti calmed the the best of my ability.”
Dr Miti is known as a God-fearing fires and helped officials
man, a great husband to his beauti- caught in ‘political At State House he will be missed
ful wife of almost 30 years bo Liseli for bringing increased order to the
M Miti. family feuds’ remain in Office of President Edgar Chagwa
jobs or indeed helped Lungu when he became PPS (Princi-
She has been a source of his pal Private Secretary) on 4th October
strength, love and affection for dec-
others get elevated 2017.
ades. The mother to his children and against all odds.
a personal friend and confidante. If you visited State House before Oc-
20 | Diplomatic Dispatchthe mud did not stick.
A golf enthusiast Dr Miti is a nine (9)
handicap, loves gardening, reading
a good book, mostly motivational or
the bible and lots of Nelson Mandela.
During the rare spare time, “I would
listen to Earl Klugh or Kenny Rog-
ers…quite calming.”
Baby brother Abraham believes a
Sibweni is around to uplift others
with his goodwill as he serves Presi-
dent Lungu.
The evacuation of both Dr Frederick
Chiluba and President Michael Sata
after both separately suffered heart
Dr Miti with her honour Vice President Inonge Wina when he was PS OVP
attacks cannot be discussed without
tober 2017, you would have been while his mother catered for the Dr Miti’s role.
greeted by droves of people lining up huge family) Dr Miti has been said to
the main State House entrance se- have ‘a deep sense of justice.’ He also served as President Levy
curity check point off Independence Mwanawasa personal Doctor at
Avenue. From where he has been Permanent State House until his unfortunate
Secretary in several Ministries to the death in France in 2008 when he
In State House just opposite the PPS office, it is whispered that Dr. (Mwanawasa) suffered a debilitating
Fountain, a handful of people would Miti calmed the fires and helped offi- heart attack.
be sitting for hours seeking an audi- cials caught in ‘political family feuds’
ence with either the President or a remain in jobs or indeed helped oth- Born on the same day (4th February)
State House official. ers get elevated against all odds. as rights activist Rosa Park, Dr Miti is
respected by close friends and fam-
“When Dr Miti took over the Presi- He also has an entrepreneur side ily for his sharp intellect and truthful-
dential calendar,” an official said, that earned him money outside gov- ness above all.
“you found no one hanging around ernment. In Ndola, he ran a chain of
the State House Lounge and just a Tarven’s in Mushili Bonano manned Pundits believe President Lungu
handful of hangers on at the main mostly by family members such as picked the right man for the job of
security check point.” baby brother Abraham who dots his Secretary to the Cabinet. An Aquar-
older sibling the way a son dots a ius, Dr Miti is aged 58.
Dr Miti eliminated the unnecessary Dad.
traffic that constantly cluttered H.E There is an address Dr Miti won’t
Lungu’s time table, ensuring the Pundits say President Lungu tapped forget in Chifubu township, Ndola—
President worked within acceptable the right man for the job in Dr Miti House No. CH4462, Twende St.
health limits and had adequate rest. when he promoted him SC. Only the
sky is the limit now.
Dr Miti’s mantra as PPS was, “the
President needs an organized work In 2009, he commenced a probe EDITOR’S NOTE: This profile is a
schedule and time for ample rest.” onto notorious low-level civil servant reflection of the Editorial team of the
Probably only a Doctor would know Henry Kapoko now jailed for a raft of Diplomatic Dispatch at the embassy
this. graft involving donor money. of Zambia in Berlin that carried out its
own research on the new Secretary
A ‘Just’ family and businessman Dr Miti played a crucial role in ensur- to the Cabinet Dr Simon K Miti. Presi-
Man ing the conviction of Kapoko as a key dent Edgar Lungu appointed Dr Miti
state witness. as Secretary to the Cabinet. Profile
Having lost both his parents (his fa- by Amb. Anthony Mukwita edited
ther Miti senior worked as Driver for Gutter media tried to smear Dr Miti and distributed by Kellys Kaunda,
Contract Haulage or CH in Ndola after he set the law on Kapoko but First Secretary Press and PR.
Diplomatic Dispatch | 21INVEST M E NT GU ID E L IN ES
ZAMBIA DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
Zambia’s Application for Certificate of Registration Zero percent import duty rate on capital equipment and
machinery for five years.
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Act No. 11 of 2006
offers a wide range of incentives in the form of exemptions 2.2 Priority Sectors
& concessions for companies investing in a priority sector or
product as per ZDA Act. Anyone wishing to apply for Certificate Investors who invest not less than US$500,000 in a priority
of Registration must submit the following documents: sector are entitled to the following fiscal incentive:
Completed formal application form obtainable from the Zambia Zero percent import duty rate on capital equipment and
Development Agency offices; Kindly note that application machinery for five years
forms that are incorrectly filled, incomplete or altered will NOT
be processed. The priority sectors are listed below:
Copy of certificate of Incorporation; 2.3 Construction and establishment of infrastructure,
Copy of certificate of share capital; excluding renovation, expansion and refurbishment
Copy of an official list of shareholders and/or directors;
Business plan and/or feasibility study; Education: Construction of education and skills training
Verifiable evidence of project finance; bank statements (in institutions
English), loans, credit facilities, verifiable invoices and bill
of lading for equipment & machinery etc. Health: Construction of health centers’ as defined under the
Brief resumes/CVs for shareholders and/or directors; Health Professions Act 2009.
Certified Identity cards of shareholders and/or directors
Non-refundable application processing fee of K1,280.00 Tourism:
(Cash or Managers’ Cheque).
License fee of K7,670.00 (Cash or Managers’ Cheque). Construction and establishment of hotels
Construction and establishment of convention centers
This is payable on collection of the certificate of registration. Construction and establishment of exhibition centers
Construction and establishment of museums
2.0 Qualifying Thresholds Construction and establishment of Theme parks
Construction and establishment of art galleries
The Act provides for investment thresholds that have to be Construction and establishment of theatres;
met to qualify for fiscal and non-fiscal incentives. Projects that
qualify may be new or existing ones undergoing expansion or Construction and establishment of a large retail complex
modernization. These are the categories of investors who can containing a variety of ten or more stores, restaurants or other
be considered under the ZDA Act. business establishments housed in a series of connected or
adjacent buildings or in a single large building.
Investors who invest not less than US$500,000 are entitled to
the following fiscal incentives: Housing:
2.1 Manufacturing Development of fifty (50) or more houses erected or maintained
under one management or control on land developed
Manufacturing incentives only apply to activities located in a specifically for the citing of such houses in accordance with
Multi-facility Economic Zone, an Industrial Park or a Rural area a comprehensive plan which provides for the laying out of
roads and the furnishing and availability of services essential or
Incentives that apply: ancillary to the use of such building as houses;
Accelerated depreciation on capital equipment and machinery Agriculture: construction of crop and grain storage facilities
(fixed assets) and
22 | Diplomatic DispatchProcedures and guidelines for Certificate of Registration/MFEZ permit
2.4 Energy and Water 4.0 Secondary Licenses
Development Listed below are examples of secondary licenses that a
company might require.
Power: building, installation of power stations
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
Fuel: Building and installation of processing and refinery plants
for bio-fuel; All investment projects require either a project brief or a full
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) that is done by the
Construction of petroleum refineries Zambia Environmental Management Authority (ZEMA)
Construction of pipelines
Construction of rural filling stations Telecommunication License
Water Supply: Projects in telecommunication such as mobile cellular
companies, internet service providers (ISPs), etc require a
Construction of Depots; telecommunication license obtained from Zambia Information
Construction of Dams
Construction of irrigation canals; and Communications and Technology Authority of Zambia (ZICTA)
Construction of water and sewerage treatment plants
Tourism Licenses
Non- Fiscal incentives
Hotels, Safaris hunting/walks, Tour Guides, Casinos,
Investment guarantees and protection against state Restaurants, Night clubs, projects operating in national parks
nationalization; and Game Management Areas (GMAs), etc require licenses and
permits from Zambia National Tourist Board (ZNTB), Zambia
Free facilitation for application of immigration permits, Wildlife Authority (ZAWA) and Local Municipalities, Financial
secondary licenses, land acquisition and utilities and non financial Institutions such as Banks and Bureaus
require approval from Bank of Zambia. Insurance companies
Investors who invest an amount not less than US$250,000 and insurance, brokers require authority from the Pensions and
in any sector or product under the Act is entitled to nonfiscal Insurance Authority (PIA) or Securities Exchange Commission
incentives as follows; (SEC). Medical projects such as clinics, surgeries, dispensaries
and drug companies require approval from the Pharmaceutical
i. Investment guarantees and protection against state regulatory Authority (PRA), Stock brokers have to be registered
nationalization; with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
ii. Free facilitation for application of immigration permits, Manufacturing projects require a manufacturer’s license from
secondary licenses, land acquisition and utilities local municipalities.
The Certificate of Registration is valid for ten (10) years from
the date of issue. The investor may apply for renewal of the
Certificate of Registration before the date of its expiry.
Investments Unit Privatization House Nasser Road
P.O. Box 30819, Lusaka - ZAMBIA
Tel: +260 1 220177
Fax: +260 1 225270
Email: info@zda.org.zm
Diplomatic Dispatch | 23GER M ANY DU T Y CA L L
DW gets Ambassador
Mukwita invitation
….to cover Zambia’s good investment and
tourism story
Berlin, June 06, 2019
included DW’s Managing Director
Zambia’s Ambassador to Germany, His Ms. Gelder Moyer, Head of Africa
Excellency Anthony Mukwita, has invited Programs Mr. Claus Stacker (a veter-
an of African politics) and Mr. Benja-
the German-State-owned media giant DW min Rietdorf, in charge of media and
Public Affairs.
or Deutsche Welle, to increase its footprint
in Zambia in order to enhance economic “Zambia is a good story with an at-
tractive tourism and investment en-
diplomacy. vironment that we wish to share with
the rest of the world”, Ambassador
A
mbassador Mukwita said Mr. Mukwita made the remarks Mukwita said adding, “but we are
Zambia offered the best en- when he called upon DW Director still contending with issues of pover-
vironment for DW’s expan- General Peter Limbourg at the media ty and other development challenges
sion of its media coverage giant’s Berlin offices. like everyone else because there
saying the country has an excellent is no perfect world but our story is
record of uninterrupted peace and Others present in the inaugural high- largely good.”
political stability since her independ- level meeting aimed at fostering
ence from Britain in 1964. ‘good relations’ with the media giant Mr. Mukwita told DW that its cor-
24 | Diplomatic Dispatchin young people”, said Mr. Stacker
who has spent many years in Africa
before returning to Germany.
Launched 65 years ago, DW broad-
casts in 30 languages to a weekly
global audience of 160 million peo-
ple, with a third of the audience
based on the African continent.
For the distribution of its content,
DW relies on satellites, on about
5000 partner stations, on the Inter-
net and mobile devices. DW is also
ranked among the top ten media gi-
ants globally alongside institutions
respondents are free to visit Zambia welcome to participate in”, Mr. Lim- such BBC, VOA and CNN to mention
and spend extended periods of time bourg told Ambassador Mukwita. but a few.
in the country in order to deepen
their understanding of the country In addition to these shows, Head of ISSUED IN BERLIN BY KELLYS
and consequently reflect it accurate- Africa, Mr. Stacker said DW now has KAUNDA, FIRST SECRETARY –
ly on their giant platform instead of a youth magazine program called PRESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS.
relying on second hand information The 77 Percent that features young ZAMBIA EMBASSY.
that may be misleading. Africans and their stories. 77 is a ref-
erence to the fact that 77% of Afri- CAPTION: DW Director General Pe-
In response, Mr. Limbourg expressed cans are young people aged around ter Limbourg, H.E Anthony Mukwita,
gratitude at the invitation which the 35. First Secretary Press Kellys Kaunda,
relevant departments of DW would Claus Sacker and Gelder Moyer. Oth-
consider. “If you know of young people with er pictures Ambassador Mukwita
such good stories, please do not giving GD Limbourg a signed copy
“We actually have a variety of shows hesitate to share with us…we are of the book he authored on President
with African themes that you are looking for something extra ordinary Edgar Lungu.
Diplomatic Dispatch | 25F I RST L A DY CH A RIT Y WO RK
Support First Lady
charity work for
the poor
...Ambassador Mukwita says,
dispatches 40-foot container counsuls and business people in six
other countries of his representation
could make similar donations.
Berlin, June 06, 2019
“The First lady like we always state
would have chosen to sit back and
enjoy the trappings of State House
but instead she stretches herself thin
to help donate a wheel chair where
there was none or a bed etc.,” said
Ambassador Mukwita.
This is the second time the embassy
of Zambia is collaborating with the
First Lady: the first time being ear-
lier in the year through a donation
First Lady Esther Lungu with Esther Lungu health Centre nurse-in-charge Sheilla Becky-
Moonga during the Commissioning of the Esther Lungu Health facility and the Esther Lungu of 250kgs of medical equipment
Primary School constructed by MGC Power Cooperation in partnership with the Esther for Nangoma Hospital in Mumbwa
Lungu Foundation Trust in Ndewe Village, Petauke District. which her charity transported to the
mission facility.
Z
ambia’s Ambassador to Ger-
many H.E Anthony Mukwita Ambassador Mukwita said he is al-
says the First Lady needs ready reaching out to organizations
all the support she can get in Poland and Hungary including fed-
from ‘good Samaritans’ in order to eral states in Germany for further help
help as many vulnerable people in for the work of the First Lady Lungu.
rural areas as possible. He said the Berlin mission takes
pride in being associated with
“Those that have plenty must come the First Lady’s good Samaritan
to the aid of First Lady Esther Lungu work that is now gaining traction.
as she does her charity work that is The equipment left Vienna on a ship
benefitting the most vulnerable and to Zambia on 21st June and is ex-
desperate people in rural Zambia,” pected to be delivered to the Esther
said Ambassador Mukwita. Lungu Foundation by 5th August via
the Dar es Salaam port.
This was after the senior diplomat equipment such as ultra sound ma-
dispatched a 40-foot container for chines, feeding pumps, hospital The First Lady told Ambassador
the Esther Lungu Foundation Trust electric beds, ICU beds and almost Mukwita she would continue work-
organized in collaboration with busi- one dozen infusion pumps and sy- ing for the poor and welcomes every
nessman and honorary counsul ringe pumps. well-intentioned donation she can
Heinz Messinger of Austria by the get to help change the lives of as
embassy of Zambia in Berlin. Ambassador Mukwita commended many vulnerable people as possible.
Mr Messinger for responding to the “we want to reach as many people
The donation comprises invaluable ‘SOS” and hoped other honorary as possible,” said Mrs. Lungu.
26 | Diplomatic DispatchE NE RGY D I PLOMACY
Africa Greenco shines light
on Zambia energy sector
mit, which was held in Livingstone,
Zambiafrom Thursday 25thto Friday
26th July 2019.His Excellency the
President of the Republic of Zambia,
Mr. Edgar Lungu, graced the event
alongside other Excellencies includ-
ing Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyat-
ta and former President of Tanzania.
This Summit was a significant event
aimed at contributing to the African
Union Agenda 2063, “the Africa we
want”.
L to R Alex Simalabwi, Anna, Hadjuka, Minister of Finance Dr. Bwalya Nga’ndu and
Commercial Director ZESCO Chiti Mataka at EAZ business summit in Livingstone
GreenCo will act as intermediary
offtaker for renewable energy pro-
O
n 28th May, the guarantee jects only and will not control the
being provided to Green- physical generation, transmission
Co by AFD and the Eu- and distribution of electricity. It will
ropean Commission was It will not own any grid not own any grid infrastructure or
presented at the EU External Invest- infrastructure or seek to seek to replace existing utilities.
ment Plan outreach event in Lusaka Rather than replacing existing struc-
- showcasing the significant benefits replace existing utilities. tures, it complements them and fa-
GreenCo will deliver in the Zambian Rather than replacing cilitates the implementation of wider
and wider regional energy sector by existing structures, it utility rehabilitation and balance
acting as a renewable energy credit- sheet optimisation objectives. Green-
worthy buyer of power. The EU Ex-
complements them co have worked extremely closely
ternal Investment Plan seeks to drive and facilitates the with ZESCO, IDC and ERB who are
economic development in Africa by implementation of wider all very supportive of the model. MD
raising €44bn from financing institu- utility rehabilitation ZESCO specifically referred to Africa
tions, the private sector and member GreenCo in his key note speech at
states. and balance sheet the Economic Summit. IDC took a
optimisation objectives. lead due diligence role on the value
Africa GreenCo also met with Dr. add of the proposed business model
Lubinda Haabazoka, president of the and is interested in becoming a gov-
Economics Association of Zambia, ernment shareholder in the proposed
with whom they worked on Africa ing Inclusive Growth and Sustain- PPP structure.
GreenCo’s launch during the Zambi- able Development in Africa”. The
an Economic Summit on “The Future Economics Association of Zambia The Author Anna Hadjuka is co
of Economic Diplomacy: Support- hosted the first ever regional sum- founder and CEO of AfricaGreenco
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