Africa Scouting: Building the Foundation for

Sustainable Development

HUNGWE

Welcome to the Africa Scout Conference and Youth Forum in Zimbawe

Dear Scouts around the world,

The “Hungwe” (African fish eagle in Shona language) is a large species of eagle found throughout sub-Saharan Africa wherever large bodies of open water with an abundant food supply occur. The bird is the national bird of Zimbabwe and appears on the Zimbabwean flag. This bird of prey also figures in the coat of arms of Namibia, Zambia, and South Sudan, and the Zambian flag. It is strong and powerful. Its distinctive cry is, for many, evocative of the spirit or essence of Africa. What better name to call this bulletin than “Hungwe”?

Just as the Hungwe cries, this bulletin will serve to call out for you important information that you will need as you prepare to travel to Zimbabwe for the 17th Africa Scout Conference and the 8th Africa Scout Youth Forum.

The Africa Scout Conference is the governing organ of the Africa Scout Region. It takes place every three years and formulates the general policy of the region through resolutions. It elects members of the Africa Scout Committee – the executive organ of the Africa Scout Region.

Each member National Scout Organization is entitled to send to the Africa Scout Conference up to six delegates and a number of observers to be determined in agreement with the organizing committee.

The Africa Scout Youth Forum takes place every three years in conjunction with the Africa Scout Conference. The event provides an opportunity for youth members of Scouting in Africa to discuss different issues and many participants are also delegates at the Africa Scout Conference. The aim of the Youth Forum is to provide a learning platform and to increase youth participation in decision-making processes at regional level.

The 8th Africa Scout Youth Forum and the 17th Africa Scout Conference will take place from 4th to 6th September 2018 and from 7th to 10th September 2018 respectively in Harare, Zimbabwe. The joint theme for the two events is “Africa Scouting: Building the Foundation for Sustainable Development.” The theme highlights the need for a move towards sustainability of Scouting as well our collective efforts towards the realization of the 2030 United Nations Agenda for Sustainable Development in Africa.

Issue 1, June 2018

Delegates at the 16th Africa Scout Conference held in Kampala, Uganda in August 2015

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8TH AFRICA SCOUT YOUTH FORUM

Dates: 4 - 6 September 2018. Participants arrive on 3rd and depart on 7th.

Venue: The Youth Forum will be held at the ZESA National Training Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe.

16676 Ganges Road, Belvedere,Harare, ZimbabweTelephone: + 263 4 741525 / +263 4 741533Email: reservationsntc@zesaholdings.co.zw Website: https://zesantc.co.zw

Eligibility: Participants to the Youth Forum must be between 18-26 years old.

Delegates and Observers:Every National Scout Organization is entitled to send a maximum of two (2) delegates and three (3) observers.

Participation Fees: • Participants to the youth forum only will pay

a fee of One Hundred Dollars (USD 100). The youth forum fees include participation, meals and accommodation.

• Young people taking part in both the youth forum and the conference will pay One Hundred and Fifty Dollars (USD 150).

Transition to the Conference: NSOs are also encouraged to include young people under 30 years in the delegations to the conference.

17TH AFRICA SCOUT CONFERENCEDates: 7 - 10 September 2018. Participants arrive on 6th and depart on 11th.

Venue:The conference will be held at Rainbow Towers Hotel & Conference Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe.

1 Pennefather AvenueSamora Machel WestHarare, ZimbabwePhone : +263 4 772633-9 Fax : +263 4 772593 Website: www.therainbowtowers.com.

Reservations Toll Free : 1-888-790-5264Email: reservations@rtg.co.zw

Delegates and Observers:Every National Scout Organization is entitled to send a maximum of six (6) delegates and five (5) observers.

Participation Fees: Conference participants will pay One Hundred and Fifty Dollars (USD 150). All conference delegates and observers, including participating Youth Forum delegates will need to meet their own costs for accommodation during the conference period

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For the purpose of organising the Congress, three teams have been established. The different teams will be working together towards the successful conference and youth forum delivery:

Conference Management Team

• Dr. Wayne Davis - Chairperson, Africa Scout Committee.

• Mr. Ayim Palamwe - Vice Chairperson, Africa Scout Committee.

• Mr. Frederic Kama Kama - Regional Director, WSB Africa Support Centre

Conference Planning Team

• Mary Waweru - Conference Director • Morris Moses - Chair, Host Committee• Mostaff Matesanwa - Logistics (Transport,

Venues, Meals and Accommodation)• Jonathan Omondi - Programme Coordination• Nelson Opany - Communications, Branding

and Publicity • Anne Leparan - Documentation & Logistics • Fabrice Ouattara - Translations, Partnerships &

Protocol• Jacques Sandrizi - Resource Mobilization &

Programme Support• Mercyline Busolo - Registration, Budget

Management and Scout Shop

Host Organizing Committee

This team, formed by The Scout Association of Zimbabwe is responsible for the overall logistical support to all the guests and participants to the conference and youth forum. This team will be led by the Chair of the Host Organizing Committe, Morris Moses.

Please make your participation fee payment to the following bank account:

Account Name: World Organisation of the Scout Movement Account Number: 0100000199146Bank Name: CFC STANBIC BANK LTDSwift Code: SBICKENXSort Code: 31000Bank Branch: Upper Hill Medical Centre Nairobi, Kenya.

You can also make your payment in cash on arrival in Harare. Payments will only be accepted in US Dollars.

We have opened an online registration platform so that each delegation can enroll its participants - delegates, observers, guests and accompanying persons.

Online Registration Form:https://goo.gl/forms/6jQvuBaxl8BIusoh1

The platform allows entry of the details of each person individually but should be used form a central point where the Head of Delegation can monitor all people registering from their country. The online registration will close on 3rd August 2018.

PLANNING TEAMS

PAYMENT OF PARTICIPATION FEES

REGISTRATION

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ABOUT ZIMBABWE

VISA PROCEDURES

Zimbabwe has 3 visa categories:• Category A: Countries whose nationals do NOT

require a Visa. No action required, you will be granted easy entry at any border post.

• Category B: Countries whose nationals are granted a Zimbabwe visa at the port of entry on payment of requisite visa fees. These visas are easiest obtained on your arrival at the Airport or border post. If you get them done via an agency in your home country they will often cost you quite a bit more and be a lot more hassle.

• Category C: Countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain a Zimbabwe Visa prior to travelling.

You can apply through a Zimbabwe High Commission or Embassy in your home or neighbouring country or an easier way is to apply online.

For more details on the Zimbabwe Visa Regime or to make an application online, visit www.evisa.gov.zw/#/VisaRegime

All categories need the following for Visa requirments• Passport valid for at least 6 months from your

date of entry.• Return ticket to your country (or enough money to

buy one)• Sufficient funds to cover your stay in Zimbabwe• Enough blank pages in your passport to fit the

required entry visa.

Visa Fees• Single Entry - USD 35• Double Entry - USD 45• Multiple Entry - USD 55

The Republic of Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa. With a population of about 15 million, Zimbabwe is ethnically diverse, with at least 16 languages. The official languages are Shona, Ndebele and English. Harare is the capital and largest city in Zimbabwe.

Timezone: Zimbabwe is in the Central African Time Zone. (GMT+2)

Culture: Zimbabwe is a multi-racial society where people of all nationalities live in harmony. People living in urban areas have a westernized lifestyle, while in the country areas many African traditions have been preserved.

Weather and Climate: Weather patterns across Africa are becoming increasingly unpredictable, probably due to global warming. However, generally September is in the middle of the hot and dry season, character-ized by essential constant daily high temperature, with daily highs around 30oC throughout the month, rarely exceeding 35oC in the afternoon or dropping below 20oC. Afternoon downpours are the norm. The humidity is high. For more information please visit: www.accuweather.com/en/zw/harare/353558/weather-forecast/353558

Language: English is the official language while Shona and Ndebele are the major indigenous languages, with several other minority languages of Venda, Manyika, Tonga, Shangaan, Kalanga, Sotho, Ndau and Nambya. The languages which will be used for the Conference and Youth Forum are the Official Languages of WOSM and Africa Scout Region (English and French).

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Welcome to Zimbabwe!

A song which, once heard, is never forgotten;A mood to suit the needs of any soul, any time;A spell that binds all those who know her;Her voice bring forth many melodies;Welcome to Zimbabwe.

Food: The main staple of Zimbabwean cuisine is maize/ corn and is used in a variety of dishes. Food in Zimbabwe has remained traditionally African for the most part, however British colonization certainly left its mark. Common spices, breads, sugar and tea have become part of the daily life in Zimbabwe. Despite its traditional roots, eating out in Zimbabwe is popular and local and international cuisines are available.

Tourism: Zimbabwe boasts several tourist attractions, located in the North West of the country. The Victoria Falls National Park is a major tourist attraction, and is one of the eight main National Parks in Zimbabwe, largest of which is Hwange National Park. For more information please visit: www.zimbabwetourism.net

Currency and Banking: The country uses multiple cur-rencies as legal tender which comprise of US dollar, British pound, European Euros, South African rand and Botswana pula. However, all these currencies are easily convertible in most banks using the inter-bank rate which gives access to use of the common and mostly used currency the US dollar and South African rand as method of payment.

The mostly acceptable means of payment in most establishments is US dollar based or its equivalent. Travelers Cheques and international credit cards are widely accepted. Avoid street/border money chang-ers. Instead it is advisable to change all your money or travelers cheques at Commercial banks, hotels or registered Bureau de change.

Electricity: In Zimbabwe the standard voltage is 220 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets are of type D and G. For more info visit: www.power-plugs-sockets.com/zimbabwe

IN THE NEXT ISSUE OF “HUNGWE”

• Messages from the Africa Scout Committee• Messages from The Scout Association of

Zimbabwe• Agenda for Youth Forum and Conference• Venues and facilities • Hotels and Accomodation options • Transport and logistics • Pre-event workshops • Pre and post event programme• Accompanying persons programme• Candidates for election as Youth Advisors • Candidates for election into the Africa Scout

Committee• Call for Volunteers (International Service Team)

In the next issue of “HUNGWE” Bulletin we will share with you updates onthe following matters:

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KEY INFORMATION CHANNELS

Web:scout.org/africaconferencescout.org/africayouthforum

Facebook:facebook.com/ASConfASYForum

Twitter:@ScoutingAfrica

Instagram:instagram.com/scoutinginafrica

Hashtag:#AfricaScoutConference#AfricaScoutYouthForum

Email:africascoutconference@scout.orgafrica@scout.org

Host National Scout Organization:The Scout Association of Zimbabwe76 McChlery Avenue, EastleaP. O. Box 669, Harare, Zimbabwezimbabwescout@gmail.comfacebook.com/scoutszimbabwe+263 772 287 920 / +263 716 326 222+263 773 133 497

Scouting Africa: Building the Foundation for Sustainable Development

What’s Next?

After reading this first bulletin on the 17th Africa Scout Conference and 8th Africa Scout Youth Forum, we are confident that you will be eager to start preparing.

HERE’S A QUICK OVERVIEW OF WHEN AND WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION AND START PARTICIPATING BEFORE YOU ARRIVE IN HARARE:

4 June 2018 - Nomination of Candidates for Election as Youth Advisors closed.

8 June 2018 - Nomination of Candidates for Election to Africa Scout Committee closed.

8 Jully 2018• Submission of study papers for discussion closed• Submission of proposed draft resoultions by

NSOs closed • Submission of proposed amendments to the rules

of procedures by NSOs closed

31 July 2018 - Submission of bids to host Regional Scout Events closes.

3 August 2018 - Registration to participate in the Youth Forum and Conference closes.

World Scout Bureau Africa Support CentreWorld Organization of the Scout MovementKibera Drive, Opposite Jamhuri Park, Gate “E”, P.O.Box 63070 - 00200 Nairobi, KenyaTelephone: +254 20 245 0985 / +254 728 496 553

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