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Dr Nevers Mumba is the former
Vice-President of Zambia and Zambia
High commissioner to Canada....
Vice-President of Zambia and Zambia
High commissioner to Canada....
| On January 16th, in conjuction with ZDC core education group ZBTR held the Education Summit |
This week on ZBTR-UK Today Patson Musumali will host Thandi
Mulunda, president and founding member of Zambians in America a non
profit organization which helps Zambians in the Diaspora get connected or
locate a loved one or friends.
Thandi will discuss th work and numerous projects their organization has
undertaken both in Zambia and the Diaspora. Join this exciting and
informative discussion at the times indicated below.
Please join the show beginning at 11:00am New York time 16:00GMT,
18:00hrs Zambian time.
Mulunda, president and founding member of Zambians in America a non
profit organization which helps Zambians in the Diaspora get connected or
locate a loved one or friends.
Thandi will discuss th work and numerous projects their organization has
undertaken both in Zambia and the Diaspora. Join this exciting and
informative discussion at the times indicated below.
Please join the show beginning at 11:00am New York time 16:00GMT,
18:00hrs Zambian time.
| "I think I began my career at about the age of six, in front of the mirror, all dressed up and "reading the television news".Maureen Nkandu |
Mayor Bill McAlpine of Okotoks-
Alberta- Canada, participated in
mayors' forum including mayors from
Kitwe, Ndola and Solwezi
Alberta- Canada, participated in
mayors' forum including mayors from
Kitwe, Ndola and Solwezi
| Presidential hopeful Professor Clive Chirwa resigned from the ruling MMD last week citing a number of reasons including corruptuion in the ruling party. |
Please join the show beginning at 09:00am New York time 14:00GMT,
16:00hrs Zambian time.
16:00hrs Zambian time.
summit on agricultural
development in Zambia focusing
on agricultural education,
research, marketing, extension
and agro policies as they affect
farmers.
development in Zambia focusing
on agricultural education,
research, marketing, extension
and agro policies as they affect
farmers.
Dr Mabula joined us on the show to
discuss the recent signing of an
infrastructure development with
Graduare Property Development Ltd to
address the critical shortage of
accommodation at the institution. UNZA
and Graduare Property Dev. Ltd
discuss the recent signing of an
infrastructure development with
Graduare Property Development Ltd to
address the critical shortage of
accommodation at the institution. UNZA
and Graduare Property Dev. Ltd
Dr Caleb Fundanga, Governor-
Bank of Zambia joined and
emphasised the need for the
Diaspora to get organized.
Bank of Zambia joined and
emphasised the need for the
Diaspora to get organized.
Ndubi Mvula is the Bureau Chief of the southern province for the Zambia
Daily Mail, one of the nation's leading and widely read papers.
He talks to Nathan Nkhama on the developments and growth of
Livingstone, commonly referred to as Zambia's tourist capital. The
discussion will focus on the town's growth and potential for investment
from the Diaspora, accessibility and availability of land. Ndubi will share
with us the growth the city has has undergone in recent years.
Please join the show beginning at 10:00am New York time 15:00GMT,
17:00hrs Zambian time.
Daily Mail, one of the nation's leading and widely read papers.
He talks to Nathan Nkhama on the developments and growth of
Livingstone, commonly referred to as Zambia's tourist capital. The
discussion will focus on the town's growth and potential for investment
from the Diaspora, accessibility and availability of land. Ndubi will share
with us the growth the city has has undergone in recent years.
Please join the show beginning at 10:00am New York time 15:00GMT,
17:00hrs Zambian time.
Victor Lewis is a renown
international music promoter,
based in New York City, he has
promoted the likes Marley
Brothers, Third World Band and
many more......
international music promoter,
based in New York City, he has
promoted the likes Marley
Brothers, Third World Band and
many more......
DIASPORA CALL TO ACTION - HEALTH SUMMIT
Preventable Diseases
Dr Andrew Silumesii
Malaria and TB are one of the diseases which has been eradicated in
most parts of the world. This however is not the case in most African
countries including Zambia. Dr Andrew Silumesii chief executive of
Lewanika General Hospital, discusses how government is fighting some
of the common Preventable Diseases.
Children's Health
Dr Micheal Bwalya
Zambian loses 100 out of 1000 young Zambians born before the age of
two. Namibia on the other hand 42 out of every 1000, why the disparity in
infant mortality rate. Dr Micheal Bwalya of Mansa General Hospital
shares with measures being taken to care for these vulnerable young
people.
Health Infrastructure
Dr Jonathan Mulenga
Dr Mulenga of Kitwe Central Hospital shares with the summit the state of
health infrastructure in Zambia.
Mental Health
Dr Joseph Sikabbubba
"The most marked form of stigma is simply to ignore the mentally ill. Out
of sight out of mind.( Chinama Hospital)" Prof. Sims - Dr Joseph
Sikabbubba from United Kingdom discusses what mental health is and
how we should cop with people suffering from it.
Dr Andrew Silumesii
Malaria and TB are one of the diseases which has been eradicated in
most parts of the world. This however is not the case in most African
countries including Zambia. Dr Andrew Silumesii chief executive of
Lewanika General Hospital, discusses how government is fighting some
of the common Preventable Diseases.
Children's Health
Dr Micheal Bwalya
Zambian loses 100 out of 1000 young Zambians born before the age of
two. Namibia on the other hand 42 out of every 1000, why the disparity in
infant mortality rate. Dr Micheal Bwalya of Mansa General Hospital
shares with measures being taken to care for these vulnerable young
people.
Health Infrastructure
Dr Jonathan Mulenga
Dr Mulenga of Kitwe Central Hospital shares with the summit the state of
health infrastructure in Zambia.
Mental Health
Dr Joseph Sikabbubba
"The most marked form of stigma is simply to ignore the mentally ill. Out
of sight out of mind.( Chinama Hospital)" Prof. Sims - Dr Joseph
Sikabbubba from United Kingdom discusses what mental health is and
how we should cop with people suffering from it.
