ZAMBIA CHINESE ASSOCIATION DONATES K260, 000 WORTH OF GOODS TO ZAMBIA POLICE

By Daily News Reporter

The Association donated various assorted items worth K260,000 to the Zambia Police Service in Lusaka aimed at safeguarding the lives of men and women in uniform against cholera and reported cases of COVID-19 in the country.

Speaking during the donation, Zambia China Association Executive President, Wu Ming stated that Chinese Association in Zambia were concerned with the happenings in the country in terms of health, hence coming forward with the donation.

And the Zambia Chinese Association has pledged continued support towards ensuring that Zambia remains a peaceful nation that allows investors to thrive.

Mr. Ming urged the Zambian government to create an enabling environment for Chinese investors to thrive in the country.

"We are members of the community in Zambia who are equally affected by what is happening in the country, and that is why we have decided to come on board with this donation as a supplement to what the government is doing in the prevention of Cholera," Ming said.

Mr. Ming also added that the Chinese community was concerned about their safety in the country, with a number of security concerns which they felt the Zambia Police could help in resolving.

"We remain hopeful that our relationship with the Zambian government will continue to grow in 2024 and beyond and will create a platform in which we can engage Zambia as far as security is concerned," Ming added.

Meanwhile, Zambia Police chief Grapheal Musamba also said that the Chinese community has nothing to worry about in terms of their safety, adding that the police service will ensure that all foreign nations and investors in Zambia including the Chinese feel free to conduct their business.

He has assured the Chinese community in Zambia of their safety under the police service.

"It is our hope and trust that we continue on this trajectory in order to create our relationships in increasing a peaceful and secure environment," Musamba said,

Among the donated items include Chlorine, Soap, Wash bins, water purifiers, face masks and alcohol for medical purposes among others.