Team – Language Teachers' Association of Zambia (LATAZ)

The National Council

We are a group of professional teachers passionate about the development of expert research and analysis skills for better classroom practice and delivery.

National Executive Committee - NEC

Kanyama George

President

Kanyama George

President

George Kanyama is an experienced secondary school English Language teaching professional based in Zambia. He has an MA in TESOL from the University of Warwick, United Kingdom and B.Ed in English and Special Education from the University of Zambia. George has been involved in professional development activities with the Language Teachers' Association of Zambia for ten years. He has represented his country at many international conferences. He is innovative, and enjoys continuous improvements and technology. His research interests are writing skills, learning technologies, leadership and management.

Phone:+260 966563279
Email:kanyamag@gmail.com

Chulu R. Chupa

Vice President

Chulu R. Chupa

Vice President

Reuben is a teacher trainer, English Language teacher, syllabus content developer and leader with more than a decade of experience. He is a Head of Department and association Vice President.

Phone:+260977259495
Email:creubenchupa@ymail.com

Charles Kabungo

National Secretary

Charles Kabungo

National Secretary

Charles is an Examiner, Standards Officer and experienced teacher.

Phone:+260 977759755
Email:charleskabungo1976@gmail.com

Chimba Nonde

National Treasurer

Chimba Nonde

National Treasurer

Teacher, treasurer and leader

Phone:+260977149741
Email:chimbanonde@yahoo.com

Elina Munkondia

Deputy National Secretary

Elina Munkondia

Deputy National Secretary

Head of Department Lusaka

Phone:+260971779206
Email:eleanorm03@gmail.com

Catherine Namwila

Committee Member

Catherine Namwila

Committee Member

Head of Department Isoka Boys Secondary School Isoka Muchinga Province

Phone:+260977505277
Email:catsalina2013@gmail.com.

Maurice Mushitu

Committee Member

Maurice Mushitu

Committee Member

Worked at Mary Queen of Peace Lusaka

Phone:+260977366406
Email:maurisce@gmail.com

Oliver M. Mwepu

ZAFT President

Oliver M. Mwepu

ZAFT President

Mitete Secondary School Kitwe Copperbelt

Phone:+260954190483
Email:mwepuoliver@gmail.com

Editorial Board

Moono John

Chief Editor - English

Moono John

Chief Editor - English

Head of Department Mbala Boarding Secondary School Mbala Northern Province

Phone:+260979763242
Email:yohanemoono@gmail.com

Webby Kapaso

Editor - French

Webby Kapaso

Editor - French

International School of Lusaka Lusaka

Phone:+260979197995
Email:wkapaso@isl.sch.zm

Vernon Mwandama

Editor - IciBemba

Vernon Mwandama

Editor - IciBemba

Kantanshi Secondary School Mufulira Copperbelt

Phone:+260978616004
Email:vmwndama@gmail.com

Monica Phiri

Editor - Chinyanja

Monica Phiri

Editor - Chinyanja

Head of Department St Luke's Boarding Secondary School Mambwe District Eastern Province

Phone:+260977378798
Email:monicachinenadavid@gmail.com

Vernon Haampuwo

Editor - Chitonga

Vernon Haampuwo

Editor - Chitonga

Subject Teacher Frances Davidson Secondary School Choma Southern Province

Phone:+260977680344
Email:haampuwomv@gmail.com

Remmy Kibalabala

Editor - Kikaonde

Remmy Kibalabala

Editor - Kikaonde

Rodwell Mwepu Secondary School Solwezi Northwestern Province

Phone:+260966127093
Email:remmykibalabala@yahoo.com

Ireen Malenji

Editor - Lunda

Ireen Malenji

Editor - Lunda

Deputy Headteacher Samahina Open School Ikelenge Northwestern Province

Phone:+260974064358
Email:malenjiireen@gmail.com

Muyatwa Kayando

Editor - Luvale

Muyatwa Kayando

Editor - Luvale

Lecturer Solwezi College of Education Solwezi Northwestern Province

Phone:+260979142759
Email:mkayando2012@gmail.com

Monde Kawana Shabalala

Editor - Silozi

Monde Kawana Shabalala

Editor - Silozi

Head of Department Kaoma Secondary School Kaoma Western Province

Phone:+260954097126
Email:mondekawana78@gmail.com

Special Interest Group Coordinators

Khumalo John Rapula

Business Communications SIG Coordinator

Khumalo John Rapula

Business Communications SIG Coordinator

A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary

Phone:+1 (859) 254-6589
Email:info@example.com

Alick Elias Banda

Cross-Cutting Issues SIG Coordinator

Alick Elias Banda

Cross-Cutting Issues SIG Coordinator

Alick Elias Banda is a teacher of English language and Religious education. He holds a diploma in Education, a certificate in project planning and management, a certificate in school health program and currently studying BSC Degree in education at DMI st. Eugene university. He is currently teaching at New Chunga School in Lusaka district and province.

Phone:+260974395644
Email:info@example.com

Mary Banda

Curriculum Development and Innovation SIG Coordinator

Mary Banda

Curriculum Development and Innovation SIG Coordinator

A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary

Phone:+260977284351
Email:dicksonmarybanda@gmail.com

Jasper Ilikena Kamayoyo

Inclusive Practices & Special Education Needs SIG Coordinator

Jasper Ilikena Kamayoyo

Inclusive Practices & Special Education Needs SIG Coordinator

Jasper Ilukena Kamayoyo is an experienced inclusive and SEN practitioner. He holds a Bachelor of Education in English and Special Education from Kwame Nkrumah University and is currently pursuing and MA in Special at the same university. He is highly skilled in sign language ,Learning Disabilities ( LD) and English Composition. Apart from teaching English language, Jasper serves as the IP&SEN SIG Coordinator in LATAZ.

Phone:+260979970674
Email:info@example.com

Nalishebo Katanekwa

Leadership and Management SIG Coordinator

Nalishebo Katanekwa

Leadership and Management SIG Coordinator

Nalishebo Katanekwa, LATAZ Leadership and Management SIG Coordinator, a Teacher - Librarian at Kanyonyo Girls Secondary School in Mongu, Zambia. A holder of Diploma (History and Zambian Languages) from Kwame Nkrumah University, Bachelor of Arts in Library and Information Science and Linguistics and African Languages (BALIS) from The University of Zambia. A passionate teacher of Silozi Language.

Phone:+260977172232
Email:info@example.com

Gift Mickson Banda

Learning Technologies SIG Coordinator

Gift Mickson Banda

Learning Technologies SIG Coordinator

Gift Mickson Banda, the LATAZ Learning Technologies SIG Coordinator, is a teacher-librarian who teaches English Language and Literature in English at Jumbe Day Secondary School in Mambwe District, Eastern Province - Zambia. He holds a Diploma in English and Library and Information Science from Evelyn Hone College and a Bachelor of Arts in Library and Information Science and English (BALIS) from the University of Zambia. He is currently pursuing a Masters of Education in Instructional Technology at the University of Zambia. His interests lie in the integration of ICTs in teaching of English language and Literature in English, research and digital literacy. He also holds certificates in Monitoring and Evaluation, Project Planning and Management and Psychosocial counseling from the University of Zambia.

Phone:+26-0955921879
Email:gmbanda2@gmail.com

Josephine Chishimba Musonda

Materials Writing SIG Coordinator

Josephine Chishimba Musonda

Materials Writing SIG Coordinator

Musonda Chishimba Josephine is a teacher of English Language and Literature in English at Mwense Secondary School in Mwense District, Luapula Province. She is an Examiner for ECZ in English Paper 1. She holds a BA.Ed in English language and Literature, as well as an MA in Applied Linguistics from Rusangu University. She is currently pursuing a PhD. in Applied Linguistics at the University of Zambia She is currently the SIG coordinator for the Material development as well as Editor in English for LATAZ in Mwense District

Phone:+260966145817
Email:chishimbamusonda11@yahoo.com

Chrispine Moono

Literature SIG Coordinator

Chrispine Moono

Literature SIG Coordinator

A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary

Phone:+2
Email:chrispinemoono@gmail.com

Collina Banda

Primary Literacy SIG Coordinator

Collina Banda

Primary Literacy SIG Coordinator

Collina Banda LATAZ Primary Literacy SIG coordinator a teacher of Literacy at lower Primary section and currently teaching at Mano Primary School in Mufulira. She is part of the District Literacy trainers in Mufulira. The author of " When death knocks at your door" she is a holder of advanced Diploma in Marketing from ZAMPOST training College, A bachelor of Education Primary from Chalimbana University, a certificate in improvement of quality teaching and evaluation methodology in primary science and Mathematics from Graduate School of Education, Okayama university.

Phone:+260977524432
Email:collinabanda32@gmail.com

Saul Hangoma

Research and Archives SIG

Saul Hangoma

Research and Archives SIG

Saul Hangoma, Central Province. Teacher of English Language. Adv. Diploma in ECE, Sec. Diploma and BA. Edu. English-Civic Education. A passionate Teacher of Literature in English

Phone:+260977981771
Email:info@example.com

Kanyanga Kalyata

Teacher Development SIG Coordinator

Kanyanga Kalyata

Teacher Development SIG Coordinator

Kanyanga Kalyata, the LATAZ Teacher Development SIG Coordinator, is a lecturer at David Livingstone College of Education. He holds a certificate in Early Grade Reading Assessment from UNZA/INESOR, a Bachelor of Arts with Education degree in English and Linguistics and African Languages from The University of Zambia, and an MA in Linguistic Science from The University of Zambia. His interests are in Lecturing, Assessment Development, Research, and Translation.

Phone:+260978804093
Email:kanyangakalyata@gmail.com

Lazalo Sinkala

Testing, Evaluation and Assessment SIG Coordinator

Lazalo Sinkala

Testing, Evaluation and Assessment SIG Coordinator

Lazalo Sinkala is a teacher of English Language and Literature in English, currently teaching at Mpelembe Secondary School in Kitwe - Zambia. He is the National Chief Examiner for English Paper 1 under ECZ and author of "English Composition and Summary for School Certificate" and "Perspectives - Literature in English Notes." He is a scholar who has written a number articles and made LaTAZ presentations locally and internationally. He holds a BA.Ed from UNZA and MA in Linguistic Science. His strength is in the teaching of Composition writing.