COMESA welcomes new staff: You are part of a team shaping the future of 21 countries
Working within COMESA is characterized by a culture of continuity, purpose, and impact.
Written by: Mohammed Omran
The Secretary-General, Chileshe Mbondo Kapwepwe, welcomedemployees The new members who joined the Secretariat of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) this year, stressing that this work depends primarily on human competencies and their essential role in driving the path of regional integration.
COMESA Secretariat welcomes new staff
This came in her speech during the introductory session held on May 7 and 8, 2026 at the headquarters of the General Secretariat in Zambian capital COMESA in Lusaka, where Chileshe Mpondo Kapwepwe delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of belonging and commitment within the work environment.
COMESA welcomes new employees
In her speech, the Secretary-General said: “Behind every achievement in COMESA, there are individuals working to make it happen, and it is your commitment, ideas, and daily dedication that drive regional integration forward.”.
She added that working within COMESA is characterized by a culture based on continuity, purpose, and impact, stressing: “From raising standards daily to decades of service spanning more than 30 years, this is what characterizes life in COMESA: continuity, purpose, and impact.”.
She stressed that contributions within the organization are clearly appreciated, as the professional development of employees is an essential part of the work philosophy, adding: “Here, contribution is valued, growth is planned, and excellence is not an exception, but rather the expectation.”.
She concluded her speech by emphasizing that the new employees are part of the future of the 21 member states, saying, “You are now part of a team that is shaping the future of the 21 member states. What you are doing here is of great importance.”.
Zambia cancels hosting of RightsCon conference
In a separate development, the Zambian government cancelled hosting RightsCon, the world’s largest conference on human rights and technology, just days before it was due to begin in the capital, Lusaka, amid accusations that external pressure played a role in the decision.
The conference was scheduled to bring together thousands of participants from around the world, including business leaders, government officials, technology experts, and human rights advocates, to discuss key issues related to the relationship between digital rights and technology. However, the Zambian government announced the postponement of the event, claiming it was incompatible with national values.
