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Vice President Dr Scott arrives in Britain for a five-day working visit

Time Posted: April 27, 2012 1:51 pm
Guy Scott

Guy Scott

Vice President Guy Scott arrived in London for a five- day working visit.

Dr Scott who is accompanied by his wife Charlotte, Commerce, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Keith Mukata, Commerce Permanent Secretary Stephen Mwansa and Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Director-General Andrew Chipwende was met on arrival by Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Bizwayo Nkunika.

During his visit to Britain, the Vice President is among other programmes expected to address a breakfast roundtable meeting organised by Thomson Reuters in Canary Wharf where he will meet 15 banks and equity funds on investment opportunities in Zambia.

Dr Scott will also conduct a public lecture at Thomson Reuters where he is expected to speak about the policies of the Patriotic Front (PF) government and the economic prospects of the country.

He will also attend a luncheon to be hosted in his honour by the Commonwealth Business Council where he will expound to an audience of forty (40) potential investors about the investment climate and opportunities available in the Zambia.

The investors at this meeting have been drawn from the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth.

Dr Scott is also expected to give a key note address at the inaugural Business in Africa Conference at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School being organised by the Cambridge Africa Business Network under the theme: ‘Unlocking Value in Frontier Africa’ which is expected to be opened by former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

On his tight schedule, Dr Scott will hold a meetings with the Overseas Development Institute, the British Minister for Africa, Foreign and Commonwealth Office official a Mr Bellingham.

He will further meet Mr Stephen O’brien, the Permanent Under Secretary of State in the Department of International Development (DfID) among others.

Before winding up his visit to Britain, Dr Scott will also address the All Party Parliamentary Groups on Agriculture and Food for Development and Zambia and Malawi respectively.

The Vice President will also meet with Mr Charles Abani, Managing Director for Absolute Return for Kids (ARK) an international charity whose purpose is to transform children’s lives.

The organisation delivers programmes in the areas of health, education and child protection across the globe, including Zambia.

Dr Scott is expected to return back home after his scheduled business.

ZANIS

38 Comments

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    flag Goerge Mpombo says: Goerge Mpombo
    April 27, 2012 at 1:56 pm |

    well done Dr VP. Represent the country well. We are proud of you

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    flag Lukonde Chaibela says: Lukonde Chaibela
    April 27, 2012 at 2:00 pm |

    Wish you all the best Veep as you market our economy and the country at large. God bless you and make sure, you woo investors from your fellow Britons to come and invest in this great country..

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    flag Exhaust Blown Diffuser says: Exhaust Blown Diffuser
    April 27, 2012 at 2:13 pm |

    The mineral royalty tax which the mines recently paid is thus far being utilized well, kwacha now trading @ 5100, UKWA in Zimbabwe sign a 1650 megawatt hydro power station with uncle BOb, Scott free is in England sensitizing the BRITS on investment opportunities in Zambia.

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    flag zambi-can says: zambi-can
    April 27, 2012 at 2:33 pm |

    Well done scott. You’re indeed the man we need.

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    flag GK says: GK
    April 27, 2012 at 2:34 pm |

    Efyo yiya bola. Viva. Bambi bali ku Zim, bambi bali ku UK elyo bambi ifwe tulelwisha backs yakutwala ku Zambia. Elyo yalowa bola.

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    flag NACHULA says: NACHULA
    April 27, 2012 at 2:34 pm |

    WAIT FOR SEPTEMBER TO COME. ZAMBIA WILL BE BLOOMING WITH RICHES!

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    flag Zed Poor People says: Zed Poor People
    April 27, 2012 at 2:34 pm |

    What kind of a vice who can never occupy the position of acting President. Then for sure he is a defecto VP. If he is a defecto VPO why should he represent us out there? Leave that job to Summer Kabimba. PF stop this Dochi kubeba syndrome of paying people for the job you know you do not want them to be the main person/s.

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      flag Sparked says: Sparked
      April 27, 2012 at 2:45 pm |

      I feel sorry for you scott is the best zambia has ever had!!! the man is more zambian than most leaders and he is representing us well. give credit where its due. viva scott

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    flag The Zedian says: The Zedian
    April 27, 2012 at 2:36 pm |

    kulibbe, ayenda chambe kumunzi kwawo uyu muzungu……..

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    flag GK says: GK
    April 27, 2012 at 2:42 pm |

    Iwe Zed Poor People ulelanda bwino ayi. Tatulefwaya amasangalatoni apa ka. Ifwe tuli serious, iwe waleta amano ya bu UPND/MMD apa ayi?

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    flag Zambia Yandi says: Zambia Yandi
    April 27, 2012 at 2:44 pm |

    I see Zambia a great African nation! ELyo bwaima ubulendo,let’s go boys.

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  11. vote
    flag MANAGER says: MANAGER
    April 27, 2012 at 2:47 pm |

    Gay scot looks exactly like a ghost

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  12. vote
    flag M N Lwiimba says: M N Lwiimba
    April 27, 2012 at 2:54 pm |

    Wish you the best as you try to convince your relatives and friends to invest in Zambia.Remember you are an intersection. Appreciate it.

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  13. vote
    flag Nubian Princess says: Nubian Princess
    April 27, 2012 at 2:55 pm |

    I hope this dude knows what he is doing!

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  14. vote
    flag amoa says: amoa
    April 27, 2012 at 3:02 pm |

    well, i pity all the pf supporters who think that guy Scot and his tour will make economic sense to Zambia, keep on dreaming. some chap can even say the dollar is k5100 when there is even no dollar in circulation. Inflation is 6.5% and some one wants to convince me that our economy is looking up. keep dreaming cos this country will be another somalia by 2016.

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    flag Ice_Road_Trucker says: Ice_Road_Trucker
    April 27, 2012 at 3:11 pm |

    Welcome VP. Come meet us Zambians in UK.

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  16. vote
    flag Kaponya still waiting for work after 180 days says: Kaponya still waiting for work after 180 days
    April 27, 2012 at 3:14 pm |

    In the meantime the impasse in Western province has yet to be resolved….. 

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  17. vote
    flag A Phiri ana bwe... says: A Phiri ana bwe...
    April 27, 2012 at 3:15 pm |

    “May one suggest a royal bungee for the jubilee, marm?”
    “One is tickled. One might just do the bungee if you sit on the haystack come November 5th!”
    Guy’s demeanour changes, “Awe chi Liz. Waya sana nomba. Are you implying we are going to get burnt in November?”
    Liz performs the donchi dance, “Calm down Scottie. Why is it you Zambians can’t take a joke? Whee! Look at me! Look at me! One is dancing to your choon! I am symbolic and always your friend.” 
    Guy turned to his team and whispered, “As long as I live I will never understand these Brits. Somebody get me a translator for the rest of this trip. Somebody fluent in double speak.”
    Disclaimer: No royals or Zed officials mocked. Any resemblance is a coincidental lie or just silliness:)

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  18. vote
    flag Kungfu says: Kungfu
    April 27, 2012 at 3:20 pm |

    #13 Amoa! What are you? A prophet of doom? Let me tell you, Zambia is going to prosper no matter what! You guys are bitter because your relatives are no longer in power. PF is doing a tremenduos job! *****!

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      flag A Phiri ana bwe... says: A Phiri ana bwe...
      April 27, 2012 at 3:25 pm |

      @17 I’ve given up bothering. There are those who care more that Zed fail than succeed for reasons of political party preference which makes it tedious for those who have no party affiliation. Bring on the continual progress and God bless Zed no matter your affiliations. 

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    flag Jama says: Jama
    April 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm |

    First of all we need to appreciate each other what these guys are doing is not a joke. they are working and this culture of making negative comments come on guyz we need to grow. Give credit were it is deserved nt always saying bad things about people. Besides the Man you are calling Ukwa or Ghost is not the size or age met of your father. learn to have respect. Always remember tht what you say about others thts what wthey say about you

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    flag JOE says: JOE
    April 27, 2012 at 3:31 pm |

    THESE TOO MANY DAYS WE DO NOT WANT YOU HEAR. JUST GREET YOUR RELATIVES AND GO BACK HOME. HAVE YOU EVER SEEN A VICE PRESIDENT OR FOREIGN MINISTER OF ANY COUNTRY VISITING FOR FIVE DAYS? HOW MANY DAYS DID HILARY CLINTON SPEND IN ZAMBIA? YOU CAN AFFORD TO BE IN OTHER PEOPLE’S COUNTRY THAT LONG BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOTHING TO DO AT HOME. GET OUT PLEASE.

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    flag London Zambian says: London Zambian
    April 27, 2012 at 3:33 pm |

    No. 16 is definately a muzungu as no muntu can write such satire! It might even be Roy! The choice of G L Scott as VP was excellent as only a muzungu can convince his kith-and-kin to invest in Africa, which account for less than 2% of global FDI, meaning Zambia gets even less than 0.005% of that figure! If Scott can increase that to 0.05%, that would be jolly good …

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      flag A Phiri ana bwe... says: A Phiri ana bwe...
      April 27, 2012 at 3:48 pm |

      If I were not currently preoccupied watching the ‘siege’ in central London I would tell you how wrong you are :) 

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    flag don't Kubeba says: don't Kubeba
    April 27, 2012 at 3:42 pm |

    Well done our beloved VP.We wish you all the best .

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    flag Anti-Kaponya says: Anti-Kaponya
    April 27, 2012 at 3:54 pm |

    I hope that the Scotsman absconds and seeks asylum in the UK.  He should join his countrymen in Scotland who want to secede from England.

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  24. vote
    flag uncle D says: uncle D
    April 27, 2012 at 4:03 pm |

    so what? If this VP without portfolio wastes some more tax payers some more tax payers money.

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    flag Joseph says: Joseph
    April 27, 2012 at 4:50 pm |

    No body from the British Government to welcome our Veep but our embassy staff.Furthermore our Veep will not pay a courtesy call on the Prime Minister.I’m confused.Is it a private or state visit? Anyway be it as it may,Guy Scott will at least visit his grand parents and cousins.

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    flag Jay Jay says: Jay Jay
    April 27, 2012 at 5:25 pm |

    Now that’s what you call a working visit an entourage that consist of the Commerce, Trade and Industry Deputy Minister, Commerce PS and Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Director-General, not merely sneaking off on your private jet to India with your PA and emailing us photos of yourself and some Indian businessmen in some shabby lounge negotiating “Investment” deals.

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  27. vote
    flag Pippa says: Pippa
    April 27, 2012 at 5:27 pm |

    Welcome Dr Scott.hopefully you find time meeting us Zambian British at some point.

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    flag Special Agent Dr. M. says: Special Agent Dr. M.
    April 27, 2012 at 5:30 pm |

    Abnensu baya ku mushi mukutandala on tax payers money, ekucha uku, ati am going for work kanshi baya mukumono lupwa! lol1

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    flag Special Agent Dr. M. says: Special Agent Dr. M.
    April 27, 2012 at 5:43 pm |

    That was a joke, we wish the VEEP a succesful tour of duty and we shall pray for success after all we have no other country but Zambia. I know we are getting somewhere it may not look bright but GOD shall see us through, the “West” I can prophesy, shall try to out do each other to be associated with this great nation, as I speak the blessing of God upon Zambia in JESUS mighty name. Somebody say Amen.GOD BLESS ZAMBIA.

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    flag Chanda says: Chanda
    April 27, 2012 at 5:43 pm |

    Good development.My PF gov at work.Haters and losers like under5,go and hang yourslves.We love PF and SATA nothing will chage that.Viva PF! 50YEARS IN POWER NI DON’T KUBEBA.Shame HH,u will regret to your grave why u left the pact.

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    flag Dr_United States of Southern Africa says: Dr_United States of Southern Africa
    April 27, 2012 at 5:58 pm |

    Welcome VIP, I would to meet with you in South Yorkshire, England to talk about my return to Zambia and Investment. Chiye yeye kwesu mayo…..

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  32. vote
    flag Rycus says: Rycus
    April 27, 2012 at 8:22 pm |

    Veep, your ex wife is expecting you.

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  33. vote
    flag Mwanawakwitu says: Mwanawakwitu
    April 27, 2012 at 8:22 pm |

    First the deceived us with missionaries( I am Christian but Know our true history so osa shooter ba monk lol) and ravaged our mineralrich continent for centuries. Now we send our VP guy scott disguised confusing the British and they will invest in Zambia in reverse. Talk about surprise turn in events hahahahahaha.

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  34. vote
    flag Chills says: Chills
    April 29, 2012 at 11:31 am |

    What stupid praise before the work is done

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    flag RN says: RN
    April 29, 2012 at 7:29 pm |

    Vice President Guy Scott arrived in London for a five- day working visit. Keep it up. VP Encourage the West [more especially the British] to be build agro-processing Industries, HEP, Universities [at least two] and let Standard Charted and Barclays reducing their lending tax by half

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