President Rupiah Banda has urged Zambian students studying in Namibia not to engage in illicit behaviour but to concentrate on their studies in order to develop their country. Addressing the Zambia community living in Namibia at Safari Hotel in Windhoek on Thursday night, President Banda expressed disappointment to learn that some Zambia students in Namibia were misbehaving.
Mr. Banda said Zambia and Namibia have had friendly and warm relations since the latter’s struggle for independence, hence the need for the Zambian students in Namibia to help maintain the existing cordial relations between the two sister countries. He also told the students that their parents would be disappointed if they do not complete their education on account of bad behaviour, even after sacrificing their little income to ensure that (their children) they have a better future.
President said it was important for young people to acquire high standards of education because they have a huge task to develop their country and make Zambia better now and for the future generations. The President, however, was impressed to note that Zambians in the diaspora have started to invest back in their country and therefore, urged them to continue.
He said the Zambians in the Diaspora should be patriotic and proud of their country. Mr Banda also urged them to be good ambassadors wherever they are in spite of their political affiliation and ethnicity. “Don’t be intolerant of one another just because of different political affiliation and ethnicity. At the end of the day, we are one people with one country called Zambia ,” he said.
Speaking at the same function, Zambia ’s High Commissioner to Namibia Mavis Muyunda said Zambia was privileged to have a President who is an international diplomat, lobbyist and a strategist. Mrs. Muyunda said President Banda played a noble role when he worked as Zambia ’s United Nations Permanent Representative , Foreign Affairs Minister in the First Republic and in other portfolios where he worked tirelessly to ensure the wellbeing of humanity.
She also told President Banda that the Zambian Community in Namibia was very united and was hosted by a friendly and hospital country, Namibia , which greatly appreciates Zambia ’s contribution to its freedom.
Mrs. Muyunda assured the President that the Zambian Embassy in Windhoek and Zambians living in Namibia will always strive to project Zambia ’s image as a good investment destination not only in Africa but the world as a whole. Meanwhile, Chairperson for the Association of Zambians in Namibia (AZANA), Mr Moses Muyunda informed President Banda that his association is lending a helping hand to all Zambians in Namibia , regardless of their ethnicity or political affiliations.
Mr Muyunda, however, said while Zambians in Namibia were willing to contribute to Zambia ’s social and economic activities, it was quite difficult to obtain land in Zambia on which to settle down once they left their jobs in Namibia . He, however, expressed happiness to note that President Banda recently made a positive move by instructing the Ministry of Lands to hasten the process, though Zambians in Namibia were not alerted of the development.
Mr Muyunda has since requested the President to revisit the issue so that they could also be afforded an opportunity to obtain land in Zambia .
He also thanked President Banda for allowing those working outside Zambia to bring in the country ( Zambia ) one vehicle duty free after a two–year tour of duty, though he appealed for the number to be increased to two.
The AZANA chairperson further applauded the Zambian Government for improving the agriculture sector in the country and the bumper harvest of maize and other crops during the last agricultural season.He, however, said there is need to put logistics in place in the collection, storage and marketing to reduce wastage and also to ensure that farmers are not only paid on time but they are given the correct prices as a way of motivating them.
sa soon as someone gets a proper education they will look for ways to do the job they like….outside zambia.. as there is no honour in working in many jobs in zambia..esp where govt is involved
tell them too much illicit behavior they are embarassing :”>:”>:”>:”>
This is the same man who drunk beer in high school ,chased girls and smoked grass
No this is boo…those of us in diaspora are not given a credible opportunity to invest and compete on par with the so called foreigh investors. The biggest problem is that we are simply Zambians with a bit of change. Zamtel needed to be in the hands of Zambians and you wonder why the best talent always seeks greener pasture. Shame on you RB……!:-w
Why are these students misbehaving with such an opportinity they have.They must think twice before doing some nasty things.His excellence is right they must change.
RB really impressed the students as he was full of humour, very open and offered a lot realistically. His concerns are very genuine as Zambians at UNAM are the top beer drinkers and party people, not to take away credit from the many top academic performers.
If students at UNZA can booze why can’t their counterparts at UNAM booz. Which prevalage is their to study in Namibia. Its also Africa and a third world country. Mr Muyunda its not Rupiah who introdeuced that 1 motor vehicle rule without duty its Magande during Mwanawasa’s rule. You shud speak the facts!!!
On the issue of giving access to land to Zambians abroad, I appeal to the President to first and fore-most REMOVE all illegal squaters on land, already on title, that has been given to MMD cadres at the instigation and protection of William Banda. This is has happened in Ibex Hill, just 1 km, from the new USA Embassy complex. Surely, should the Ibex Hill community appeal to the US Govt instead when Zambia had laws and a President who should swears to uphold the Constitution? Please control your cadres, Mr President!
How can Zambians or any other investor risk their money in Zambia when basic law is not followed? Example is: allowing cadres occupy land, illegally, belonging to investors and the land is already on title and has owners? That’s why I miss Mwanawasa – he had courage, he was a man of laws not men!
friendly and hospital country?
Please lets edit infor before it it displayed.So embarrassing
Once a boozer always a boozer, they can never change.
Once a boozer always a boozer, they can never change
Booze hard and Study hard , they go hand in hand.
Its only the ones who can not control themselves i feel sorry for.