THE FIRST CIVIL SERVANTS IN ZAMBIA - 1903

These are probably the first civil servants in Zambia, then as North-Western Rhodesia. This is a rare photo taken in Kalomo, 1903 from a private photographer and possibly the only such surviving. The BSA Company was in control.

Back row:  Messrs. Parsons, Mayne, Swanson, W.H. Rangeley (Magistrate) and Nell

Middle Row:  O’Keeffe, R.T. Coryndon (Administrator) and Worthington

Front Row:  Hughes, Norton, Dr. Middleton and D. Hawksley

(From an original kindly donated by a pioneer descendant who wishes to remain anonymous.)

Kalomo was the seat of government for North-Western Rhodesia until the capital was moved to Livingstone in 1907. North-Western and North-Eastern Rhodesia were combined in 1911 to form Northern Rhodesia later known as Zambia.

Courtesy of: .Rhodesia.me

Namushanawa Nyambe

Zambia Airways gets back into the skies after three decades on the ground.

Zambia Airways has taken delivery of its first aircraft ahead of the commencement of commercial operations on December 1.

The 70-seater Bombardier Dash 8 Q-400, the first of six planes the airline is expected to operate, touched down at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport at 13:30 Hours and was honoured with a traditional water gun salute.

Transport and Logistics Minister Frank Tayali was on hand to receive the aircraft after it was handed over to the Zambia Airways crew by Ethiopian Airlines, which co-owns the airline with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC).

“My ministry welcomes the relaunch of Zambia Airways… Contrary to anxieties and fears, Zambia Airways should not be looked at as coming to kill the private sector. Instead, it will promote competition and the beneficiaries will be the people of Zambia,” Mr Tayali said.

He said the airline would be critical to the growth of the tourism sector and related industries such as hotels and restaurants.

Zambia Airways Board Chairman Mr Bonaventure Mutale said the relaunch of Zambia Airways after an almost 30-year absence was a major milestone in the Zambian aviation history.

“The arrival of the aircraft is a firm statement by the Board and Management that Zambia Airways is commencing operations on December 1. The re-emergence of a national carrier comes with pride to the Zambian people,” Mr Mutale said.

The airline will commence domestic flights from its hub in Lusaka to Ndola and Livingstone five and six times a week, respectively.

The airline will introduce additional domestic routes to Mfuwe and Solwezi and regional destinations to Johannesburg and Harare in the first quarter of 2022.

 

Northern Rhodesia Regiment World War 2 Veteran found in Petauke, Zambia. Private Amos Mwale 16155 served with the 1st Battalion Northern Rhodesia Regiment- 1st NRR from 20/5/1942 to 31/1/1946. Private Amos Mwale was enlisted in Lusaka, Zambia.

He is from the Nsenga tribe. He served in Burma with the 11th (East African) Division- 21st Infantry Brigade. The 11th (East African) Division was made up of Africans from Northern Rhodesia, Nyasaland, Tanganyika, Zanzibar, Uganda, Kenya and Belgian Congo, commanded by European officers and NCO.
The 11th (East African) Division first prepared in Ceylon with emphasis on jungle warfare before been sent to fight the Japanese Imperial Army in Burma. Arriving at India/ Burma in June 1944.
General Slim commander of the 14th Army later personally congratulated these brave African soldiers.
In his own words he said that the 11th (East African) Division, a later comer in the field, has lost no time in making its mark and showing itself to be of the highest fighting quality, great things are expected of you and the 14th Army is proud to have you amongst them.
To the officers and African soldiers of the 11th (East African) Division I send my

congratulations.

Private Amos Mwale served in the Burma campaign and passed through India to Kohima, Imphal, Palel, Tamu in the Kabaw Valley, Mawlaik and Kalewa. Its is interesting to note that many Zambian Army barracks around the country today are named after these places during the Burma Campaign, in honour of the Zambian soldiers and the 14th Army who served there. From time to time some older people in Myanmer today can still remember the brave Zambian soldiers like Private Amos Mwale who would have passed through their villages in Burma.

They were remembered especially by the Burmese people for their friendly smiling faces and the kindness they showed to the local village people. Lest We Forget.

Courtesy of Peter Jones.

Below is the copy of his identity document;