FORMER HIGH COMMISSIONER DR. NEVER. S. MUMBA VISITS THE GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA
FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA IN CANADA -- Former High Commissioner Dr. Nevers Mumba made his very first official visit to the Province of Alberta from 31st May 2011 to 3rd June 2011. He was invited by the Government of Alberta to explore possible areas of co-operation with the Province of Alberta.
During the visit, Dr. Nevers Mumba held bilateral talks with the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, His Honour Donald S. Ethell who hosted him at Government House.
He also held talks with the Minister of Finance Honourable Lloyd Snelgrove, Deputy Minister of Education Mr. Keray Henke, assistant Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Mr. Colin Jeffares, assistant Deputy Minister Tourism Division, Tourism, parks and Recreation Mr Reegan McCullough.
Other meetings included talks with the Director Trade and investment, International and Intergovernmental Relations (IIR) Mr. Benigno Rojas-Merino and Mr. Kent McMullin of the Economic Development Department, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation.
A reception and Luncheon in honour of High Commissioner Mumba was hosted by the Minister of Employment and Immigration, Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk.
The High Commissioner was accompanied by the First Secretary for Economics and Trade Mr. Friday Chilufya. Possibilities of having Memoranda of Understanding in Education, Tourism, and Agriculture and other sectors were discussed.
This was the first official visit in a series of visits to all provincial governments of Canada, in a bid to explore opportunities for investment by both Zambia and Canada.
The High Commissioner also had a meeting with the Zambian Diaspora in the Alberta. More than 30 Zambians attended the meeting. Among other things discussed in the meeting, the High Commissioner encouraged the Diaspora on to invest their money in Zambia so that they help to contribute to growth the Zambia economy.
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FORMER HIGH COMMISSIONER NEVERS MUMBA VISITS NEWFOUNDLAND
FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT TO NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR -- Former High Commissioner Dr. Nevers Mumba made his very first official visit to the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador from May 16th to 18th 2011. He was invited by the government of Newfoundland and Labrador to explore possible areas of co-operation and in with the Province of Newfoundland.
During the visit, Dr. Nevers Mumba held bilateral talks with the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland, Hon. John Crosbie, who hosted him at Government House. He later held talks with Ministers of the department of Business Immigration, Tourism and the department of Innovation, Trade and Rural department. Other meetings included talks on local government with the Deputy Mayor of St. John's, Ms. Shannie Duff at the City Hall.
A Luncheon in honor of High Commissioner Mumba was hosted by Hon. Roger Fitzerald, speaker of the house of Assembly on Monday 16th 2011. The High Commissioner was accompanied by Second Secretary for Tourism, Ms. Beauty Mubita. Two memoranda of understanding in Education and Tourism were initiated.
This was the first official visit in a series of visits to all provincial governments of Canada, in a bid to explore opportunities for investment by both Zambia and Canada.
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THE 2011 AMBASSADOR'S DIALOGUE
On 23rd February 2011, the former Zambian High Commissioner in Ottawa, Dr. Nevers S. Mumba participated in the 2011 Ambassador's Dialogue Dinner. He was accorded an opportunity to give a speech during this event. The dialogue was organized by Action Canada.
The theme of the dialogue was "Economic Transformation: challenges and opportunities - what policies should Canada implement to succeed as a strong Nation in the context of bilateral relations". Action Canada was well pleased by the affirmative speeches each Ambassador brought to the exploration of the theme resulting in an engaging dialogue and informative session.
Action Canada is a national fellowship program for promising young Canadians. The program enhances fellow's leadership skills, broadens their understanding of Canada and its policy choices and builds an exception network of leaders for the future.
The other invited Ambassadors were:
- His Excellency David Jacobson
Ambassador, Embassy of the United States of America
- Her Excellency Miriam Ziv
Ambassador, Embassy of Israel
- His Excellency Dr. Georg Witschel
Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Canada
- His Excellency Georges de la Roche Plihal
Ambassador, Embassy of Guatemala
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STATEMENT BY DR. NEVERS SEKWILA MUMBA (FORMER HIGH COMMISSIONER TO THE BAHAMAS) ON THE PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS TO HIS EXCELLENCY, THE HONOURABLE ARTHUR FOULKES, GOVERNOR-GENERAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS
Thursday, 22nd April 2010
12:30 p.m. Government House
Nassau, The Bahamas
Your Excellency, The Honourable, Sir Arthur Foulkes, Governor-General of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas
It is my greatest honor and privilege to stand before you today. In bringing warm and brotherly greetings to your Excellency and the great people of the Bahamas from your brother, His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Rupiah Banda, and the people of Zambia, I also wish to congratulate you on your well deserved appointment as Governor General of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. This is a living testimony of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth's confidence in you and your leadership.
Your Excellency,
I am delighted to be given this opportunity to present the letters of credence by which I am appointed the High Commissioner of the Republic of Zambia to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
Your Excellency, Zambia recognizes and applauds both the economic and political achievements that your country has recorded over the last few years. The Bahamas has branded itself as a safe and politically stable destination of the world. It is this stability and the amazing hospitality of the people of the Bahamas that has made it a true model of an envied tourist destination. Your country's ability to sustain fiscal discipline and political stability has created a conducive environment for lucrative international Banking.
Your Excellency, Zambia and The Bahamas enjoy a close and historical partnership on several fronts. The Bahamian and Zambian people share common values and aspirations. A commitment to democratic values and, the respect of human rights.
The relations between our two countries are further strengthened through our common membership of regional and international organizations, notably the United Nations, the Commonwealth and the African Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States.
It is for reason that during my tour of duty, I will work closely with the government of The Bahamas to:
1. Ensure and facilitate that Zambia and the Bahamas have technical cooperation and exchanges in the area of tourism development.
2. Initiate bilateral talks on a wide range of issues including, Manufacturing, Banking and other sectors of the economy.
3. Initiate talks on high level exchange visits between our two countries meant to further strengthen our already warm bilateral relations.
Your Excellency,
While appreciating the status of our relations, we believe that more can be done to consolidate these relations. You may wish to know that Zambia has placed tourism, agriculture, mining, and manufacturing at the center stage of our national development efforts. In this regard, I wish to appeal to the Government of the Bahamas to consider accelerating closer ties so that we can both exploit the wonderful opportunities that exist in both our countries.
Your Excellency,
The Zambian government commends the government of the Bahamas for the continued support rendered to the thousands of people of Haiti who have been made homeless as a result of the catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti on Tuesday, 12 January 2010. May God reward you for your distinguished acts of mercy.
Your Excellency,
It is now my honour and privilege to present to you the letters of Credence by which His Excellency Mr. Rupiah Banda, the president of the Republic of Zambia accredits me as Zambia's High Commissioner to the Bahamas on a non residential basis.
May God bless our two Nations.
I THANK YOU
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PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS IN JAMAICA - 25TH JANUARY 2010
On 25th January 2010, Former High Commissioner Dr. Nevers S. Mumba to Canada had the honour of presenting Letters of Credence to the Governor General of Jamaica at KINGS House. It was third country in which he was accredited as High Commissioner and Ambassador. The other countries being Canada and Cuba.
He had the privilege of being accompanied by my wife Florence and our First Secretary for Economic and Trade, Friday Chilufya. The presentation ceremony was meticulously arranged by Jamaica's Department of Protocol. An hour after Zambia's Credentials were accepted, he paid a courtesy call on the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Jamaica, H.E. Jesus Silva Fernandez, Ambassador of Spain. His brief on the activities of the diplomatic corps was most beneficial.
From Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th January, he participated in the annual Diplomatic Forum addressed by several government and private sector leaders including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh, MP, Hon. Audley Shaw, MP, Minister of finance and Public Service, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, MP Minister of Tourism, Hon. Christopher Tufton, MP, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, and The Honourable Prime Minister, Mr. Bruce Golding.
ZAMBIA-JAMAICA RELATIONS
On Wednesday the 27th of January, he held a bilateral meeting with the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Evadne Coyle. He agreed to jump start the existing relations, by re-visiting the bilateral agreements signed by our Second President, Mr. Frederick J. T. Chiluba and his counterpart during a State Visit to the Island in 1995.
Jamaica and Zambia share a rich background ranging from a common culture and a passion for equality and dignity of every human being. This passion is usually evidenced in the way the two countries have supported each other in international organizations, i.e. the United Nations and Commonwealth to name a few.
The climax of the Diplomatic Week was on January 28th during a state dinner hosted by the Governor General in honour of the Diplomatic Corps. The Governor General celebrated the increased enthusiasm in countries opening embassies in Jamaica. Most of his speech defined the role of Jamaica in assisting the hurricane hit neighbours of Haiti. Jamaica has sent troops and various supplies to assist in the ongoing humanitarian crisis. He further thanked all nations that have contributed food, medical supplies and clothes to Haiti during the past few days.
