2021, a year of uncertainties, but also one of work, the year of a rebound and even a year of progress: that is all I wish for us, and that I wish to each and every one of you. Happy New Year!
Michael Gondwe: 50 years of central banking in Zambia – repositioning for the future Speech by Dr Michael Gondwe, Governor of the Bank of Zambia, at the official launch of the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Bank of Zambia, Lusaka, 10 May 2014. *  *  *  •  Deputy Governor – Administration  •  Senior Directors and Directors  •  Representatives from Commercial banks  •  Members of Staff and Former Members of Staff Present  •  Members of the Press  •  Ladies and Gentlemen  I would like to extend a warm welcome to you all on behalf of the Bank of Zambia and indeed on my own behalf, to the official launch of the Bank of Zambia’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations, since its establishment on 7th August 1964. The theme for the Bank of Zambia’s jubilee celebrations is “50 Years of Central Banking: Repositioning for the Future”. This is indeed a momentous year for our country, as it will also mark the commemoration of Zambia’s Golden Jubilee. Distinguished Colleagues, the Bank of Zambia has during the last 50 years gone through different phases of transformation and development. I am proud to say that the Bank has, from the time of establishment in August 1964, matured into an institution whose roles have changed to respond to the growing and changing demands of an emerging economy and deal with complexities of globalisation.