Zambian High Commission in Pretoria to conduct immigration clinics

Emmanuel Mwamba

The Zambian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa is next month scheduled to conduct immigration clinics across the country in a bid to address immigration challenges faced by some Zambians living in that country.

Zambia’s high commissioner to South Africa Emmanuel Mwamba says another awareness forum will be held in collaboration with the South African home affairs department following increased reports of deportations and arrests of Zambians facing immigration related challenges.

Mr. Mwamba disclosed that the exercise will also involve the association of Zambians In South Africa (ZASA).

And Mr. Mwamba says the planned countrywide immigration clinics will be beneficial to the Zambian community as it would give an opportunity to Zambians to update their documents.

He says that with the newly adopted diaspora policy by government encouraged Zambians abroad to be beneficial through their contributions to their home country

Mr. Mwamba has noted that the were over 15 thousand Zambians living in that country and their material, financial, experience and other contributions could be significant to the home economy and its policies.

And speaking at a meeting held at the chancery with the national executive committee of ZASA, Mr. Mwamba who is also patron of the association says he is pleased that ZASA will hold its annual general meeting in April 2018 to help resolve issues that had arisen in the year.

He has however called for unity, good behavior and law abiding community of Zambians in order to promote positive image about Zambia.

He says it is a duty of every Zambian to speak well of their country.

And Zambia Association in South Africa (ZASA) President Fernand Simanya has welcomed the initiative to have immigration clinics in different region of South Africa.

He therefore urges Zambians to register with his association as it helps members in time of distress and challenges.

This is contained in a statement made available to q-news Zambia’s High Commission To South Africa first secretary for press and public relations Naomi Nyawali