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  • Zambia marks Kaunda Day

    Zambia marks Kaunda Day

    Zambians on Thursday marked the inaugural Kaunda Day in honor of the country’s founding leader Kenneth Kaunda with a call to promote the value of unity that he espoused

    Zambians on Thursday marked the inaugural Kaunda Day in honor of the country’s founding leader Kenneth Kaunda with a call to promote the value of unity that he espoused.

    Former President Edgar Lungu declared April 28, the day Kaunda was born, as a public holiday during Kaunda’s funeral last year to remember the sacrifices he and other freedom fighters made to free the country from colonialism.

    Kaunda ruled Zambia from 1964 when the country got its independence to 1991. He died on June 17, 2021.

    The event was marked by various activities, including the launch of a cleaning exercise in the central business district of Lusaka, the country’s capital, by President Hakainde Hichilema, and the opening of the Kenneth Kaunda Temporal Exhibition at the Lusaka Museum by Vice-President Mutale Nalumango.

    Hichilema, who participated in the clearing of the garbage, said it was important to emulate the life of Kaunda which included hard work and service to the people.

    He said Kaunda was a special person not only to Zambia and the region but to the rest of the world, adding that he offered himself for the service of the people from a young age. He said the unity Kaunda promoted during his 27-year reign must be emulated by all citizens, adding that anything that promotes disunity must be frowned upon.

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    According to him, Kaunda espoused a humane spirit that must be carried forward by the current and future generations.

    The Zambian president said there was a need to inculcate the spirit of keeping the environment clean which needs to be localized and promoting a culture of cleanliness, and a clean environment will go a long way in lessening the disease burden in the country.

    “We must clean our surroundings; we must be orderly and raise our children in a clean environment so that when they grow up they can understand that dirty surroundings are not good,” he said.

  • Standard Chartered Bank launches US$40 mn new head office building in Zambia

    Standard Chartered Bank launches US$40 mn new head office building in Zambia

    Standard Chartered Bank has officially launched its US$40m new head office building…reports Asian Lite News

    President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema officiated at the event and un-veiled the plaque of this iconic, energy efficient building located in the new business district of Lusaka, Zambia.

    Speaking during the event, Sunil Kaushal, Regional CEO Africa and Middle East region for Standard Chartered Bank, re-affirmed the Bank’s continued commitment to Zambia as a key market and thanked the Zambian government for their partnership in key sectors of the economy. He re-assured the government that, “Standard Chartered remains firmly committed to Zambia – a commitment which is clearly demonstrated through our investment in a new head office building, as well as further investments into digital banking capabilities and key infrastructure projects. We also continue to invest in community initiatives such as Women in Tech, our flagship Futuremakers programme, which aims to lift participation of women by enabling them to grow their businesses through technology.”

    Mr. Herman Kasekende, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Zambia: “Standard Chartered Bank has a long history in Zambia dating back to 1906, when the first branch opened in Kalomo. We remain firmly committed to Zambia and the time came for us to consider a new location for our brand. It was also the right time for us to re-affirm our long-term commitment to Zambia and that is why we chose this new location in the emerging business district of Lusaka.”  He added, “That is why in my recent interactions with the key ministries, I have spoken about this new building with passion and pride.”

    The President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, said that the new head office was an immovable asset which becomes an integral part of the national balance sheet, and underscores Standard Chartered Bank’s endurance, commitment and desire to building a better Zambia.

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    Standard Chartered was the first bank to open in Zambia in 1906. 115 years on, the Bank shared its pride in being a pioneer in banking through various innovations. These include the first-ever – and only – end-to-end digital bank in Zambia where clients can open an account through the SC Mobile Banking App, without the need to physically visit a branch. The Bank is also proud of its new head office building, as it is the first ever EDGE certified building in Zambia.”

    Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank Zambia, Dr. Caleb Fundanga, thanked the Head of State for officiating at the launch of the new building – calling it an ‘architectural marvel.’ He also re-affirmed the Bank’s commitment to being ‘Here for good.’

  • Standard Chartered launches US$40mn HQ building in Zambia

    Standard Chartered launches US$40mn HQ building in Zambia

    Standard Chartered was the first bank to open in Zambia in 1906. 115 years on, the Bank shared its pride in being a pioneer in banking through various innovations

    President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema officiated at the event and un-veiled the plaque of this iconic, energy efficient building located in the new business district of Lusaka, Zambia.

    Speaking during the event, Sunil Kaushal, Regional CEO Africa and Middle East region for Standard Chartered Bank, re-affirmed the Bank’s continued commitment to Zambia as a key market and thanked the Zambian government for their partnership in key sectors of the economy.

    He re-assured the government that, “Standard Chartered remains firmly committed to Zambia – a commitment which is clearly demonstrated through our investment in a new head office building, as well as further investments into digital banking capabilities and key infrastructure projects. We also continue to invest in community initiatives such as Women in Tech, our flagship Futuremakers programme, which aims to lift participation of women by enabling them to grow their businesses through technology.”

    Mr. Herman Kasekende, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Zambia, said during the event, “Standard Chartered Bank has a long history in Zambia dating back to 1906, when the first branch opened in Kalomo. We remain firmly committed to Zambia and the time came for us to consider a new location for our brand. It was also the right time for us to re-affirm our long-term commitment to Zambia and that is why we chose this new location in the emerging business district of Lusaka.”  He added, “That is why in my recent interactions with the key ministries, I have spoken about this new building with passion and pride.”

    The President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, said that the new head office was an immovable asset which becomes an integral part of the national balance sheet, and underscores Standard Chartered Bank’s endurance, commitment and desire to building a better Zambia.

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    Standard Chartered was the first bank to open in Zambia in 1906. 115 years on, the Bank shared its pride in being a pioneer in banking through various innovations. These include the first-ever – and only – end-to-end digital bank in Zambia where clients can open an account through the SC Mobile Banking App, without the need to physically visit a branch. The Bank is also proud of its new head office building, as it is the first ever EDGE certified building in Zambia.”

    Chairman of Standard Chartered Bank Zambia, Dr. Caleb Fundanga, thanked the Head of State for officiating at the launch of the new building – calling it an ‘architectural marvel.’ He also re-affirmed the Bank’s commitment to being ‘Here for good.’

  • Zambia Marks Women’s Day

    Zambia Marks Women’s Day

    The theme for this year’s commemoration is “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow”…reports Asian Lite News

    Zambia joined the rest of the world in commemorating this year’s International Women’s Day with President Hakainde Hichilema expressing concern that climate change was worsening the lives of women, especially in rural parts of the country.

    The Zambian president said the negative effect of climate change has forced women in rural areas to walk long distances in search of firewood, water and food.

    “The government recognizes climate change as a serious issue that needs to be addressed to ameliorate the suffering of women,” he said during the commemoration in Lusaka, the country’s capital.

    The theme for this year’s commemoration is “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow”.

    The Zambian president said the theme was appropriate as it comes at a time when the world was being ravaged by the negative effects of climate change, a situation that was threatening the achievement of sustainable economic development.

    According to him, the effects of climate change especially on women should be viewed as a human rights issue, adding that the government was determined to find solutions to the challenges that women are facing.

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    He further underscored the importance of gender equity and equality in ensuring sustainable national development.

    Coumba Mar Gadio, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Zambia, commended the Zambian government for the advancement of women’s empowerment through the appointment of women to key positions.

    She said the UN will continue working with the government in ensuring more women’s inclusion in decision-making positions.