On 31st October and 1st November 2024, the Zambian community in Germany held two special events to commemorate Zambia’s 60th Independence Anniversary and Dr. Kenneth Kaunda’s centenary.
On 31st October, the Zambian Ambassador, Mrs. Winnie Natala Chibesakunda hosted the official gathering for the diplomatic corps, and business community attended by esteemed diplomats and hosted with immense pride and nostalgia. Ms. Sarah Bernardy from the Federal Foreign Office honoured us with her presence at both the diplomatic and diaspora functions.
The events were filled with heartfelt memories and inspiring speeches by several friends of Zambia, including former Germany Ambassador to Zambia Mr. Frank Meyke, Mr. Heiner Naumann of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation, former Head of GIZ Zambia Prof. Theo Rauch, and Dr.Uschi Eid, Patron of the Friends of Zambia who is also President of the German-Africa Foundation and Professor Killion Munyama who travelled from WSG University in Poland to give a tribute on Dr. Kaunda. It was also a great blessing to celebrate with our Hon Consul Dr. Victor Kuehne.
The diaspora gathering on 1st November was another warm celebration, attracting diplomats and Zambians from across Germany, who joined hands in joy and remembrance. These celebrations reaffirmed the enduring bond between Zambia and Germany.
Together, we honour our history and look forward to a future of continued friendship and cooperation.