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ZUNO Elects New National Executive Committee

December 15, 2023/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News, News /by ZUNO Admin

The Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation (ZUNO) concluded its 4th Quadrennial Conference and 58th National Assembly of nurses and midwives in Livingstone. The event, themed “Our Nurse; Our Future,” marked a pivotal moment for ZUNO as it elected the National Executive Committee (NEC) to lead the organization for the 2024-2027 term. New Leadership President: Mr. […]

ZUNO Nods Constitutional Amendment to Make Representation of Midwives More Distinct

December 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News, News /by ZUNO Admin

The Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation (ZUNO) 4th Quadrennial Conference and 58th National Assembly of nurses and midwives has agreed to amend the 2015 Constitution that will allow the organisation change its name to Zambia Union of Nurses and Midwives Organisation (ZUNMO). This name change will make the representation of Midwives even more pronounced. Although […]

ZUNO Elects New National Executive Committee

December 15, 2023/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News, News /by ZUNO Admin

ZUNO Nods Constitutional Amendment to Make Representation of Midwives More Distinct

December 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News, News /by ZUNO Admin

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ZUNO Elects New National Executive Committee

December 15, 2023/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News, News /by ZUNO Admin

New Leadership

Out-going ZUNO President Mrs. Tisa Meleka Chiponda Handing over the Presidential Chain to ZUNO President Elect Mr. Fray Michelo

President: Mr. Fray Michelo (Former General Secretary)
Vice President Labour Affairs: Mr. Alfred Mulenga (Formerly Deputy General Secretary Operations & Organisation)
Vice President Professional Affairs: Ms. Chimuka Sikapoto (Formerly Southern Provincial Chairperson)
General Secretary: Mr. Martin Muloogo (Formerly Vice President Labour Affairs)
General Secretary for Finance and Administration: Mr. Ernest Mumba (Retained former position)
Deputy General Secretary Operations & Organisation: Mr. Kean Josat Sakala (Formerly National Trustee)
National Chairperson Gender Affairs: Ms. Vanelle Musonda (Formerly Lusaka Provincial Vice Treasurer)
Elected National Trustees:
- Mr. Edward Chibiya (Formerly Copperbelt Provincial Chairperson)
- Ms. Sara Kalumbu (Formerly appointed National Trustee)

The NEC will soon be completed with the appointment of two additional National Trustees in the Committee’s first sitting, forming a full Eleven-member ZUNO National Executive Committee.

Solidarity and Encouragement from ZCTU

ZUNO received heartfelt congratulations and solidarity from Mr. Joy Beene, Secretary General of the Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU). Mr. Beene emphasized the importance of the new leaders embracing their roles with courage, integrity, and a profound sense of responsibility.

The Importance of Quadrennial Conferences

The ZUNO Quadrennial conference remains a crucial governance structure, serving as the supreme policy-making organ of the organization. During these conferences, ZUNO members convene to:

Consider and sanction alterations to the rules and policies.
Discuss professional issues via scientific paper presentations.
Elect the National Executive Committee for the forthcoming 4-year term.

This conference serves as a platform for enhancing professional standards and charting the course for ZUNO’s future.

ZUNO Nods Constitutional Amendment to Make Representation of Midwives More Distinct

December 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Frontpage Article, News, News /by ZUNO Admin

The Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation (ZUNO) 4th Quadrennial Conference and 58th National Assembly of nurses and midwives has agreed to amend the 2015 Constitution that will allow the organisation change its name to Zambia Union of Nurses and Midwives Organisation (ZUNMO).

This name change will make the representation of Midwives even more pronounced. Although the membership of the organisation consists of both nurses and midwives, as reflected in the organisations’ vision, mission and activities, the actual word “Midwives” has been absent in the organisations’ name.

The amendment will allow the organisation to be in touch with trends globally, regionally and even locally. Locally the Nurses and Midwives No. 10 of 2019 necessitated the continual existence of the General Nursing Council (GNC) renamed as the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ).

Legal Counsel and Constitution Review Committee Secretary Mr. Ian Silwamba providing guidance during deliberations as member Mr. Ronald Solami looks on.

The gathering of close to 250 delegates representing all the 10 provinces of Zambia convened in Livingstone from 13^th to 14 December 2023 and agreed to the name change which would formally be in use once all the legal procedures are completed in accordance with the Industrial and Labour Relations Act Cap 269 of the Laws of Zambia.

Among other notable amendments is the inclusion of the district level in the governance structure. The district structure, which is also in the Zambian Governments’ operative structure was missing in ZUNO making implementation of some activities difficult.