TrustAfrica extends its deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the Banda family, the cotton sector in Zambia, and the Eastern and Southern Africa Cotton Organization (ESACO) on the passing of Mr. Sunduzywayo Banda.
Mr. Banda was a distinguished leader, a passionate advocate for sustainable development, and a steadfast champion of Africa’s cotton sector. Through his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment, he played a pivotal role in advancing the RECLAIM Sustainability Programme in Zambia and across Southern Africa, helping to promote a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable cotton value chain.
TrustAfrica was privileged to work alongside Mr. Banda and witness firsthand his dedication to strengthening institutions, fostering regional collaboration, and driving meaningful reforms within the cotton sector. His efforts were instrumental in supporting the revitalization of ESACO and advancing a shared vision for the prosperity of cotton-producing communities across the region.
His legacy will endure through the institutions he helped strengthen, the partnerships he nurtured, and the lives he touched through his outstanding service and leadership. TrustAfrica remains committed to building on this legacy by continuing to support inclusive, resilient, and sustainable cotton value chains across Africa.
During this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, colleagues, and the wider cotton community.
May his soul rest in eternal peace
