Chupa phiri

Afro-optimist, Philanthropist, social entrepreneur, eco-warrior/worrier.
All tweets are my own.

[Chupa phiri @TwikataneAF]

@Big_Geezy2126 Is he expelled yet? This bully and his encouraging audience need to be punished. Whilst common, it is still shocking and needs to end. I hope the young man that was attacked has support. My heart goes out to him.

[ifaw United Kingdom @IFAWUK]

Pangolins create burrows that help spread nutrients & aerate the soil—they are called ecosystem gardeners. These burrows provide homes for other small animals. Pangolins are the world's most trafficked mammal. Take our pledge to protect them & other exploited animals:

[Chupa phiri @TwikataneAF]

@siphophiri @HHichilema What a waste of time and resources.

[WHO African Region @WHOAFRO]

Only 11 African countries have included mental health in their disaster plans, leaving millions without support during emergencies.

@WHOAFRO is urging urgent action to close this gap and ensure mental wellbeing is protected before, during, and after crises.

#MentalHealthMatters

[Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya @BuyoyaJonah]

A new fully-funded leadership college is accepting applications. Crucible Lusaka is recruiting academically gifted Zambian students aged 16-18 for its rigorous STEM and leadership program. The application window is open. The residential college offers a 100% scholarship to 30 exceptional Zambian students committed to leadership and innovation.

[Chupa phiri @TwikataneAF]

@KakeneZangi @JohnTembo1982 Had a similar experience with my nephew. Whilst waiting for results we were offered antibiotics. I asked the Dr why and said surely we should wait for results and he shrugged his shoulder as if to say it was my choice....

[Dawn Butler ✊🏾💙 @DawnButlerBrent]

I raised concerns about a constituent's eVisa issue, and feared a potential repeat of the Windrush scandal.

Thankfully, after @UKLabour Govt listened to mine & @OpenRightsGroup concerns, rollout has been delayed.

This system wasn't fit for purpose.👇🏾

https://t.co/R28ZOs3Jbe

[Baobab Foundation @TheBaobabUK]

Deadline for applying is today at 5pm! Tell a friend to tell a friend!

[Diane Abbott @HackneyAbbott]

BAME and foreign doctors helped build our NHS. But they still suffer discrimination. Shameful. https://t.co/zPClX3XjkU

[Gary Younge @garyyounge]

"I held out and held out, and it was a question of who blinked first. And they blinked first. You don’t become Britain’s first Black woman MP because you give in to being pushed around like that...I know my worth." My interview with @HackneyAbbott
https://t.co/4V3Sygv2b5

[Charles Onyango-Obbo @cobbo3]

Africa’s ‘youthquake’: huge numbers of young people have no jobs, the wrong skills and little hope... https://t.co/GH8z9HQNBM

[Charles Onyango-Obbo @cobbo3]

God, bars, roads, and the struggle for the African economy - and what the Chinese don't do
https://t.co/kTXUE5rdoj

[World Bank Africa @WorldBankAfrica]

"Connecting with other fellows gave me hope for Africa's future. The talent and passion of these young Africans are inspiring." -@amaka_og. If you share a passion for Africa's development, this opportunity is for you: https://t.co/98o1eoH0JG #WBGfellows

[Baobab Foundation @TheBaobabUK]

Our statement on the racist attacks.

[Africa Facts Zone @AfricaFactsZone]

The University of Lusaka, Zambia has become the first African university to win the Hague Inter-University Law Debate Tournament in The Netherlands.

[Chupa phiri @TwikataneAF]

Please share and join the launch of an important and timely report on the experiences of Black and Global Majority disabled pupils in mainstream education. https://t.co/aVj0pYClHt

[Diane Abbott @HackneyAbbott]

Surprised not to be called to speak in a Prime Ministers Questions mostly about racism and me. Stood over 40 times. Speaker claims he ran out of time. Truth is he can make PMQs go on as long as he likes

[Sinai Fleary 🇬🇩🇻🇨 @S_Fleary1]

YOU MAY HAVE MISSED: Locals take legal action to access beach in Jamaica 🇯🇲

This follows growing calls from campaign groups and also calls by Bob Marley’s children, who want Jamaica’s beaches to be made accessible to local people.

https://t.co/PkUKkZfME0

#Jamaica