Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Her Excellency Ms. Grace Mutembo, has paid a courtesy call on former South African President, His Excellency Mr. Thabo Mbeki.
The two exchanged views on the historical relationship between Zambia and South Africa, regional cooperation and the importance of preserving Africa’s shared heritage.
During the meeting, Mr. Mbeki spoke about plans by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation to establish a Pan-African library in South Africa. The proposed library will document the contributions of African leaders and provide a place for research and learning about the continent’s history.
Mr. Mbeki indicated that the Foundation had begun seeking historical material relating to Zambia’s founding President, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, whose contribution forms an important part of the shared history of Zambia, South Africa and the wider region.
H.E. Ms. Mutembo welcomed the initiative and noted the value of preserving Africa’s history in a way that encourages greater understanding among its people.
Zambia High Commission, Pretoria