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SUCCESS STORIES SADC Zambia | Volume 1, 2020 Contents SADC - a story of 4 20 Ending early community marriage What it means to be in the So much more Foreword 5 SADC community than a bridge 22 ‘Bridging’ trade and development in the region - a case of Kazungula Bridge Statements by the 6 4 22 Ministers 24 Bringing sanity and dignity to border posts Zambia’s role in the 10 birth of SADC The KAZA UniVisa is improving relations and Where borders divide, 26 Getting to Nacala Promoting regional 12 communications with dancing unites Corridor through Great integration in SADC SADC countries East Road Power to the 14 28 Banking people 16 30 on food security Stimulating tourism 16 Three countries, one with a UniVisa 30 ceremony, one people The Bank of Zambia is at the What happens if a truck centre of implementing the driver becomes ill while SADC payments system waiting at a border post? Speeding up financial 18 32 Looking after the health transactions 18 32 of border communities 2 SADC Success Stories - Zambia SADC Success Stories - Zambia 3 SADC Foreword from – a story of community H. E. Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, The Southern African Development Community (SADC) was founded as the President of the Republic of Zambia Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC) in 1980. It was transformed into the Southern African Development Community (SADC) on 17th August, 1992 and consists of 16 member states, namely Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Lesotho Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland (now Eswatini), United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Over the years they were joined by other countries such as Angola, Lesotho and Swaziland (now the The SADC vision is one of a common future that will ensure economic well- Kingdom of Eswatini). being, improvement of the standard of living and quality of life, freedom and social justice, peace and security for the peoples of Southern Africa. This I note with pleasure that successive governments both shared vision is anchored on common values and principles and the historical in Zambia and the region have continued to build on and cultural affinities that exist amongst the peoples of Southern Africa. the foundation laid by our forefathers with an emphasis to achieve development and economic growth, alleviate poverty, enhance the standard and quality of life of the people of Southern Africa and support the socially disadvantaged through regional integration. In the 39 years of its existence, SADC has made tremendous achievements in a number of areas of regional cooperation and integration, notably, in the areas of governance, democracy, peace and security; infrastructure and services; trade, industry, finance and His Excellency, the President of the investment; food, agriculture and natural resources; Republic of Zambia, and social and human development. Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu To this effect, my Government has ensured that all developmental plans are aligned to the SADC principles of accelerating economic integration and inclusive On the occasion of the launch of the development without leaving anyone behind. first ever edition of the SADC Success In line with the provision of the SADC mandate, the Stories in Zambia, I take this opportunity SADC Success Stories outlined in this magazine bring to convey deep felt appreciation to the out the efforts that my Government is undertaking Founding Fathers for their role and vision in providing electricity, water and sanitation to rural households, opening up borders for tourism in the establishment of SADC. These development, championing the fight against child early include Dr. Kenneth Kaunda (who is one and forced marriage, conservation of quality seed for of the remaining founding fathers) and his food security, preservation of cultural heritage and counterparts Julius Nyerere of Tanzania, development through expanding regional markets. Sr. Seretse Khama of Botswana and Samora In spite of these milestones, the SADC region still Machel of Mozambique, who sacrificed the has a lot to do in order to emerge as an effective and economic freedom of their countries to competitive player in international relations and world ensure that the rest of the region achieved markets. I therefore, implore all Member States to continue their efforts to improve economic growth political independence. They formed the in order to reduce poverty and accelerate sustainable core leadership of the Frontline States in development. Lusaka, Zambia on 8th December, 1974. 4 SADC Success Stories - Zambia SADC Success Stories - Zambia 5 Statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Zambia is the birthplace of what is today, Over the years, Zambia has remained committed Zambia and the region are implementing with the the Southern African Development to the ideals and aspirations of SADC. The country’s support of SADC and its cooperating partners to Community (SADC). As a member of the long-standing credentials of peace, stability, unity and sustainably utilise trans-boundary resources. economic development has earned her an attractive Appreciation goes to our founding fathers Dr. Kenneth Frontline States, Zambia played a key role reputation as an influential player in the region and D.K. Kaunda, Julius Nyerere, Sir Seretse Khama, Samora in the formation of the Southern African beyond. Zambia has been the Chairperson of SADC Machel and their compatriots for their vision in laying and its various organs, which has resulted in significant Coordinating Conference (SADCC) on 1st down the foundation for SADC. April, 1980 at the peak of the liberation achievements in the region including the smooth It is therefore, my pleasure to invite you to read the struggle in Southern Africa. The aim was to transfer of power in the DRC following recent elections in that country. Zambia has also been at the centre of publication and to explore the business opportunities reduce economic dependence on the then, peace mediation in the region for enhanced political offered by Zambia and the region at large. apartheid South Africa. SADCC objectives and economic stability. Zambia’s role is also visible in In conclusion, I extend Government’s appreciation however, went beyond the political liberation various SADC Protocols and processes, which she has to our development partners namely; the SADC agenda to embrace basic development and signed and presided over such as the adoption of the Secretariat, European Union, the German Government regional integration for the economic well- SADC Gender Protocol, as well as the SADC Free Trade through the German Development Cooperation, being of the region. The organization was Area, in the quest to improve the living standards of implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaftfür our citizens. later transformed into the Southern African Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) for their role and support in the production of the magazine. Development Community on 17th August, For this reason, I am pleased to state that Zambia Honourable Joseph Malanji, has prioritized industrialization; trade; infrastructure M.P, Minister of Foreign Affairs 1992, following the liberation of most of the development and agriculture to support access to countries in Southern Africa. regional and international markets; peace and security necessary for a thriving economy; as well as gender The main objectives of SADC are to achieve and youth development in line with the SADC Regional development, peace and security, economic growth, Indicative Strategic Development Plan. alleviate poverty, and enhance the standard, as well as The purpose of this publication is, therefore, to the quality of life of the peoples of Southern Africa. highlight Zambia’s Success Stories that have been SADC also aims to support the socially disadvantaged achieved through implementing the SADC agenda. The through regional integration, built on democratic Zambia Chapter of the SADC Success Stories aims at principles and equitable and sustainable development. increasing awareness of the general public on regional I note with pleasure that SADC has continued to grow projects that have been supported by SADC in one way from the initial nine Member States at inception to the or another. The main aim is to highlight the benefits current 16 Member States, with a total population of 337 derived from Zambia’s membership to the regional million and a combined GDP of US$706 billion (2017). body and the importance of continued participation in This has positioned the region as a strong, competitive regional initiatives. and attractive destination. Furthermore, the region The publication brings to the fore regional benefits continues to be an effective player in international realized by our citizens including easing the cost of relations and the world economy. Additionally, SADC is doing business within our region, showcasing some a building block of the African Economic Community, of the achievements, programmes and projects that aimed at fostering continental integration. 6 SADC Success Stories - Zambia SADC Success Stories - Zambia 7 Statement by the Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Government is proud at the successful Further, Zambia, under the leadership of His the financial, logistical and technical support, through production of this special magazine on SADC Excellency President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, recently GIZ, in the training of the journalists who contributed Success Stories in Zambia. The publication served as Chair of
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