The Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) has emphasised the importance of research and development (R&D) as a critical driver for advancing sustainable engineering solutions in line with emerging global trends.
Speaking at a breakfast meeting on the Institute’s strategic rebranding, organised by the Public Relations and Secretariat departments, EIZ highlighted its shift towards a modern and positive engineering identity aimed at supporting Zambia’s socio-economic development.
EIZ President Wesley Kaluba said the rebranding process is intended to strengthen stakeholder engagement and attract increased investment in research and development within the engineering sector.
Mr. Kaluba further disclosed that by June this year, Zambia is expected to become the fifth country in Africa to receive accreditation under the Washington Accord, a development that will allow Zambian engineers holding provisional licences to practise globally under the accord’s framework.
Meanwhile, EIZ Registrar and Chief Executive Officer David Kamungu said engineering continues to play a central role in Zambia’s socio-economic development, particularly in critical sectors such as infrastructure, energy, mining, and manufacturing.
And EIZ Vice President for Policy, Public Relations and National Development Kennedy Musonda said the rebranding process is inclusive and consultative, and EIZ is working towards developing a brand that reflects the Institution’s values and culture, while positioning it to be competitive and representative on the global engineering stage.
