Frequently Asked Questions
Please contact our secretariat with any additional questions you may have and we will continuously add them to the list.
AZU Overview
The Association of Zimbabweans in Uganda (AZU) was formally approved on 11th August 2018 and officially registered with the Uganda Registration Services Bureau in the 1st Q on 2019. The registration of the Association was a positive step in establishing a formal recognized organization that serves the needs of Zimbabweans in Uganda as guided by a people driven constitution.
To foster greater understanding amongst Zimbabwean citizens resident in Uganda, persons of Zimbabwean heritage and other persons with family ties in Zimbabwe; it’s a forum for the exchange of ideas, experiences that promote social and cultural activities among Members; and mobilizes, rallies through lawful means available, resources and assistance for matters relating to culture, religion, economy, unity, transformation, gender, development, youth, social justice and economic well-being of all Zimbabweans in Uganda.
Our objectives are clear – to create and maintain a sustainable and effective non-political, non-religious association that would bring all Zimbabweans in Uganda together; and to assist or facilitate the wellbeing and welfare of Zimbabweans in Uganda by improving their standards of living.
- Family – Husband, Wife and children (no age limit) – (Ugx150,000 – Hundred and Fifty Thousand Uganda Shillings only).
- Single ordinary member 18yrs (non-family) (Ugx 75,000 – Seventy five thousand Uganda Shillings only).
- Tertiary student (18 Years and above) (Ugx 50, 000 – Fifty thousand Uganda Shillings only).
- Visitor (1 week to 3 months) (Ugx 50,000 Fifty thousand Uganda Shillings only).
- Invited Guests to an AZU organized event (Ugx 25,00 –Twenty five thousand Uganda Shillings per activity)
If you have not shared your details: CLICK HERE to fill in the form. Send your AZU Joining and Annual Fees via mobile money (inclusive of withdrawal charges) to the AZU Treasurer, Tineyi Mawocha on: +256773 625 222. Kindly share a notification of deposit or feel free to negotiate paying in installments. Or you could directly deposit it in our bank account at Opportunity Bank; Account Name: *Association* of *Zimbabweans* in *Uganda* Branch: Kira Rd Account No. 1203249441211, Swift Code: OPUGUGKAXXX
For MTN MoMo to the bank this is procedure: Dial 1. *165*4# 2. Select 4 for goods and services 3. Put merchant code OBKIRA (caps) 4. On reference, put the AZU account number: 1203249441211 5. Then amount And your MoMo PIN 6. Send your payment confirmation to AZU Treasurer or any Executive member- Regular updates to AZU activities.
- Support in accessing consulate services in Uganda (via Consular visits) and remotely thorough coordination with the Zimbabwean Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Voluntary and self-subscription to AZU negotiated subsidized funeral and Medical insurance.
- Support in accessing business and networking opportunities.
- Invitation to AZU social events as a member.
- Solidarity in good and bad times.
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