Zambia All Set to Host All Africa Rotary Gathering

By Eric Ombok

The 5th All Africa Rotary Institute is scheduled for Lusaka, Zambia from September 4-10, 2023.

Side Attractions include a safari, a Rotary Business Forum with the Chamber of Commerce, exploring the magnificent Victoria Falls and other vacation attractions in Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana all through this one event.

Each year, past, present, and incoming district and senior leaders attend Rotary institutes to share information, build connections, and exchange ideas about Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation.

The institutes usually meet for three to five days, and the program includes an update on The Rotary Foundation and its programs, a report on our polio eradication efforts, a five-year forecast presented by a director or other board representative, an open forum where participants can make recommendations to the board, local and international speakers sharing information on relevant topics, a chance to network, reconnect with friends, and find inspiration for continuing your service and leadership in your community, as well as entertainment and social outings.
During Council on Legislation years, Rotary institutes also include a session for Council representatives and alternates and a general session for discussing Council proposals.

“It gives me the greatest pleasure to now extend a very warm welcome to all fellow Rotarians across Africa and around the world to another fascinating Rotary Institute in the city of Lusaka, Zambia,’’ said Patrick Chisanga, Rotary International Director for 2022-2024. “The Rotarians of District 9210 in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe are waiting to host you. We are looking forward to personally welcoming each of you!’’
The venue is the Mulungushi International Conference Centre – Kenneth Kaunda Wing in Lusaka, and registration is ongoing https://rotaryinstitutelusaka2023.org/
“Lusaka is waiting for you to explore. Find time to visit some of Lusaka’s tourism attractions. The Lusaka National Park, Kabwata Village, KK Chilenje Pre-Independence Home, National Museum, Kalimba Reptile Park, Lilayi Elephant Nursery,’’ said William Nyirenda, Chair of the Host Organizing Committee