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1First Lady Esther Lungu with South Africa’s First Lady Tobeka Zuma and Ethiopia First Lady Roman Tesfaye during dinner hosted by First Lady Esther Lungu for Guests and participants attending the First African Summit on Ending Child marriage. The dinner was hosted by courtesy of Marie Stop at InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
2Zambian song Bird Maureen Lilanda during dinner hosted by First Lady Esther Lungu for Guests and participants attending the First African Summit on Ending Child marriage. The dinner was hosted by courtesy of Marie Stop at InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 . The South African First Lady pledged her support to the effort of all in ending Child marriage -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
3Traditional rulers during opening of the First African Girl Summit on Ending Child Marriage in Africa at Government complex in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
4First Lady Esther Lungu with South Africa’s First Lady Tobeka Zuma and Ethiopia First Lady Roman Tesfaye on stage during dinner hosted by First Lady Esther Lungu for Guests and participants attending the First African Summit on Ending Child marriage. The dinner was hosted by courtesy of Marie Stop at InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
5Ethiopia First Lady Roman Tesfaye signs the declaration on ending Child marriage during dinner hosted by First Lady Esther Lungu for Guests and participants attending the First African Summit on Ending Child marriage. The dinner was hosted by courtesy of Marie Stop at InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 . The South African First Lady pledged her support to the effort of all in ending Child marriage -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
6Ethiopia First Lady Roman Tesfaye signs the declaration on ending Child marriage during dinner hosted by First Lady Esther Lungu for Guests and participants attending the First African Summit on Ending Child marriage. The dinner was hosted by courtesy of Marie Stop at InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 . The South African First Lady pledged her support to the effort of all in ending Child marriage -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
7First Lady Esther Lungu signs the declaration on ending Child marriage during dinner hosted by First Lady Esther Lungu for Guests and participants attending the First African Summit on Ending Child marriage. The dinner was hosted by courtesy of Marie Stop at InterContinental Hotel in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 -Picture by THOMAS NSAMA
8President Lungu with First Lady Esther Lungu, South Africa First Lady Tobeka Zuma and Ethiopia First Lady Roman during opening of the First African Girl Summit on Ending Child Marriage in Africa at Government complex in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
9President Lungu with First Lady Esther Lungu, South Africa First Lady Tobeka Zuma (L), Ethiopia First Lady Roman (third from right), AU Commissioner Social Affairs Mustapha Kaloko (second from left) and Gender minister Prof Nkandu Luo during opening of the First African Girl Summit on Ending Child Marriage in Africa at Government complex in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
10President Lungu, Ford foundation representative Margaret Hempel (L), AU Commissioner social Affairs Mustapha Kaloko (second from left), Genda minister Professor Nkandu Luo and Canada representative Joyce Murray during opening of the First African Girl Summit on Ending Child Marriage in Africa at Government complex in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
11President Lungu with children during opening of the First African Girl Summit on Ending Child Marriage in Africa at Government complex in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
12President Lungu with children during opening of the First African Girl Summit on Ending Child Marriage in Africa at Government complex in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
13First Lady Esthere Lungu with South Africa First Lady Tobeka Madiba Zuma and Ethiopia’s First Lady Roman Tesfaye at opening of the First African Girl Summit on Ending Child Marriage in Africa at Government complex in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
14First Lady Esthere Lungu with South Africa First Lady Tobeka Madiba Zuma and Ethiopia’s First Lady Roman Tesfaye at opening of the First African Girl Summit on Ending Child Marriage in Africa at Government complex in Lusaka on Thursday, November 26,2015 -Pictures by THOMAS NSAMA
15President Edgar Lungu with First Ladies Madam Esther Lungu, Madam Tobeka Zuma and Madam Roman Tesfaye From Ethiopia at State house Lunch – Picture by Thomas Nsama / State house.
16President Edgar Lungu at State house Lunch with Visiting First Ladies From Ethiopia Madam Roman Tesfaye and Madam Tobeka Zuma from South African _ Picture by Thomas Nsama / Statehouse.
17President Lungu with Madam Esther Lungu
18President Edgar Lungu with First Ladies Madam Esther Lungu, Madam Tobeka Zuma and Madam Roman Tesfaye From Ethiopia at State house Lunch – Picture by Thomas Nsama / State house.
19First Ladies Madam Esther Lungu Welcomes Madam Tobeka Zuma at State house Lunch – Picture by Thomas Nsama / State house.
20First Lady Mrs Esther Lungu Welcomes Madam Tobeka Zuma from South African at State house in Lusaka _ Picture by Thomas Nsama / Statehouse.
Which children is picture 11 and 12 talking about?
@Adage, why are you looking for chidren? Nabanya, butwaleni fye ku maule.
Read what Ba Ester wrote, I didn’t even know she can write.
60% of early marriages are in Eastern province….. Why was the summit in Lusaka? Go where the problem is and hear from girls who are being married early, that is how you can come up with viable solutions.
THAT IS ALSO WHAT FIRST CAME INTO MY MIND, THOUGH NOT PARTICULARLY PIN-POINTING EASTERN PROVINCE. CHILD MARRIAGE IS IN RURAL AREAS WHERE MOST CHILDREN (BYS AND GIRLS) ARE DISADVANTAGED. SO, WHY WAS THE SUMMIT IN LUSAKA? ANYWAY THE ANSWER IS VERY EASY- IT WAS AS USUAL THE PARTY FOR THE ELITE AND ALREADY ADVANTAGED PEOPLE (AND THEIR CHILDREN) FROM BIG TOWNS. tHEY DID NOT WANT TO TAKE AND SHARE NICE FOODS AND DRINKS WITH THE POOR RURAL AREAS CHILDREN. THAT SUMMIT IN ITSELF CONSIDERING WHERE IT WAS HELD IS A FLOP. IT IS LIKE WHAT HAPPENS WITH PILOT SCHEMES- THEY ARE CONDUCTED WHERE THINGS ARE ALREADY WORKING- IN CITIES.
Esther Lungu rocks!!!
Lungu himself needs a few weeks in a detox facility to dry out!!
When are other mortals going to ‘follow’us behind mwebantu? We have copied everything from foreign names, dress, attitude, culture and even languages, why dont others emulate us kanshi? Just what is wrong with our women when it comes to their HAIR? surely, surely even the much ‘educated’ and learned women; the likes of Prof Nkandu Luo wearing vima-wig sure? What is wrong with vi-duku, bendeka and/or other styles like the ones that were worn by our women freedom fighters, the likes of that fire-brand; Mama Kankasa?
@Nkhope Shinyenga. Comment right in place. When will all African women learn that natural is beautiful?! They all look like they have dead squirrels on their heads! Has anyone taken the trouble of learning where that hair comes from? Google it and you will surprised with what you put on your heads.
MAN YOU ARE WASTING YOUR TIME ON AFRICAN WOMEN ESTEEM. THEY WILL NEVER BE THEMSELVES. THEY ALWAYS WANT TO BEHAVE LIKE WHITES. AFRICAN STYLES OF PLAITING, COMBING HAIR ARE FABULOUS.
It is general knowledge that early child marriages are rampant in rural areas. Social and moral issues at the local level in rural areas of Zambia are addressed more directly by village headmen/women and local chiefs. These are the key stakeholders in the fight against early marriages. But they were missing at the summit!!!
There’s only one ugly first lady among all first ladies.
Itombekla Zuma is a product of child marriage. Hence why she was quick of the mark to sign the protocol first! Going by her youthful butiful looks she would be half the age JZ. He Probably initiated her she was only 15, amongst his many other ipi tombis!
Regardless this is the best way forward to combat child abuse, extensivelely practised by polygamists in Southern province et.al
Some people are benefiting just attending the summit. Ask them how much they will get?
This girl-child crusade has achieved very little – besides increase in divorces in marriages nowadays. As long as the boy-child is not part of the plan, you will continue wasting money on the girl-child. Girls do not become pregnant on their own. Rights for women have been suppressed by men – but you leave boys out of the equation!!!
Which children is picture 11 and 12 talking about?
@Adage, why are you looking for chidren? Nabanya, butwaleni fye ku maule.
Read what Ba Ester wrote, I didn’t even know she can write.
60% of early marriages are in Eastern province….. Why was the summit in Lusaka? Go where the problem is and hear from girls who are being married early, that is how you can come up with viable solutions.
THAT IS ALSO WHAT FIRST CAME INTO MY MIND, THOUGH NOT PARTICULARLY PIN-POINTING EASTERN PROVINCE. CHILD MARRIAGE IS IN RURAL AREAS WHERE MOST CHILDREN (BYS AND GIRLS) ARE DISADVANTAGED. SO, WHY WAS THE SUMMIT IN LUSAKA? ANYWAY THE ANSWER IS VERY EASY- IT WAS AS USUAL THE PARTY FOR THE ELITE AND ALREADY ADVANTAGED PEOPLE (AND THEIR CHILDREN) FROM BIG TOWNS. tHEY DID NOT WANT TO TAKE AND SHARE NICE FOODS AND DRINKS WITH THE POOR RURAL AREAS CHILDREN. THAT SUMMIT IN ITSELF CONSIDERING WHERE IT WAS HELD IS A FLOP. IT IS LIKE WHAT HAPPENS WITH PILOT SCHEMES- THEY ARE CONDUCTED WHERE THINGS ARE ALREADY WORKING- IN CITIES.
Esther Lungu rocks!!!
Lungu himself needs a few weeks in a detox facility to dry out!!
When are other mortals going to ‘follow’us behind mwebantu? We have copied everything from foreign names, dress, attitude, culture and even languages, why dont others emulate us kanshi? Just what is wrong with our women when it comes to their HAIR? surely, surely even the much ‘educated’ and learned women; the likes of Prof Nkandu Luo wearing vima-wig sure? What is wrong with vi-duku, bendeka and/or other styles like the ones that were worn by our women freedom fighters, the likes of that fire-brand; Mama Kankasa?
@Nkhope Shinyenga. Comment right in place. When will all African women learn that natural is beautiful?! They all look like they have dead squirrels on their heads! Has anyone taken the trouble of learning where that hair comes from? Google it and you will surprised with what you put on your heads.
MAN YOU ARE WASTING YOUR TIME ON AFRICAN WOMEN ESTEEM. THEY WILL NEVER BE THEMSELVES. THEY ALWAYS WANT TO BEHAVE LIKE WHITES. AFRICAN STYLES OF PLAITING, COMBING HAIR ARE FABULOUS.
It is general knowledge that early child marriages are rampant in rural areas. Social and moral issues at the local level in rural areas of Zambia are addressed more directly by village headmen/women and local chiefs. These are the key stakeholders in the fight against early marriages. But they were missing at the summit!!!
There’s only one ugly first lady among all first ladies.
Itombekla Zuma is a product of child marriage. Hence why she was quick of the mark to sign the protocol first! Going by her youthful butiful looks she would be half the age JZ. He Probably initiated her she was only 15, amongst his many other ipi tombis!
Regardless this is the best way forward to combat child abuse, extensivelely practised by polygamists in Southern province et.al
Some people are benefiting just attending the summit. Ask them how much they will get?
This girl-child crusade has achieved very little – besides increase in divorces in marriages nowadays. As long as the boy-child is not part of the plan, you will continue wasting money on the girl-child. Girls do not become pregnant on their own. Rights for women have been suppressed by men – but you leave boys out of the equation!!!
Lungu looked drunk.