The Organisation for Zambians Living in Western Australia (OZALIWA)

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Organisation for Zambians Living in Western Australia (

About Us

The Organisation for Zambians Living in Western Australia (OZALIWA) is an initiative that was inspired by, a recognised and significant need to unite, inform, and advocate for, the growing number of Zambians now living in Western Australia (WA). In January 2010, the Executive Committee introduced Associate membership open to all not born in Zambia, and has since then promoted a coordinated relationship with local Australian’ s as we work towards building strong ties in Western Australia and the Commonwealth.

Significantly, OZALIWA is recognised by the Zambia High Commission accredited to Australia, as the point of contact for matters relating to Zambians in WA. The Association has hosted His Excellency Mr. Godfrey Simasiku, Former Zambian High Commissioner and his entourage in Perth over the last few years.

As we grow, we look forward to hosting Dignitaries from Zambia and other paths of the world servicing to better the living and development standards in Zambia.

OBJECTIVES

  • To Identify and serve the needs of Zambians living in WA
  • To share and promote Zambian culture with others
  • To raise awareness of the Zambians Community in Western Australia
  • To foster co-operation between Zambians and other communities in Western Australia
  • To establish & maintain a means of communication between Zambians living in WA, and Australian institutions, on social-cultural, spiritual, intellectual & economic matters
  • To provide a forum for dissemination information regarding matters of interest for Zambians living in WA.
  • To nurture, promote, develop and protect the interests of Zambians in WA

Our Beginning

Formed in 2005, and officially registered as an Incorporation on 31st August, 2005.

he Community has been host to several Government and Diplomatic Official since inception and continues to work with both Government both of  State and Federal in Australia and Zambia through Community relations and support.

The Organisation for Zambians Living in Western Australia (OZALIWA) is an initiative that was inspired by, a recognised and significant need to unite, inform, and advocate for, the growing number of Zambians now living in Western Australia (WA). In January 2010, the Executive Committee introduced Associate membership open to all not born in Zambia, and has since then promoted a coordinated relationship with local Australian’ s as we work towards building strong ties in Western Australia and the Commonwealth.

Members appointed to the interim committee after the formation of OZALIWA, include:

  • Mr. Timothy Williey (Treasurer);
  • Mr. Moses Manda (Committee Member);
  • Mr. Joshua Mwambazi (Vice Treasurer);
  • Mr. Michael Mukuka (Vice Chairperson);
  • Mr. Njamba Samungole (Committee Member);
  • Mr. Davies Chibale (Vice Secretary);
  • and Mrs. Chileshe Kanangu (Committee Member)

Founders
A team of patriotic, passionate, and dedicated Zambian men and women assembled in Perth, in May 2005, to constitute the initial Steering Committee, which spearheaded the drafting of a constitution, and subsequent registration of OZALIWA Incorporated, on 31st August 2005.
Founding members of the association, who worked tirelessly and voluntarily for months, to realise the OZALIWA dream; and whose ideals resonate in the current constitution, include:

Prof. Steve Sikazwe
Mrs. Lilian Sikazwe
Ms. Akanangisa Aki Noyoo
Prof. Nalishebo N. Meebelo
Mrs. Joyce Chibuta
Mr. Sailota Phiri
Mrs. Pauline Phiri
Mr. Billy Katontoka
Mrs. Peggy Katontoka
Maka Sikazwe
Miss. Chanda Chibuta

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