I Almost Got Deported From Zambia 🇿🇲 + Land Scam By Family Friend + What’s Next?

[@berthekabwe871]

Sorry to hear all the struggles you went through. The Zambian immigration can be tough, my mum and I were detained at the airport when we traveled in 2007. It was crazy because they had no specific reasons rather than I had a Canadian passport and my mum had Zambian passport🤦🏽‍♀️. I heard about section 3, which I think was introduced few years ago. Any children born to a Zambian parent can also have dual citizenship and can also claim land in their tribal land, but you must locate the chief in your land to be given free land. The money issue is very common in Africa. The proverty mentality has really destroyed trust with family and friends. If you want to do business or buy land, you have to be on ground. Never trust anybody including family members. There is a Nigerian youtuber called phrankleen, he talks about the issues of families and friends stealing money from their family in the diaspora. Watching his videos has made me realize that this is a common problem in Africa.

[@NatashaM.]

Thanks it happens to some of us, and it helps make us stronger. Wow that’s really a shame! Zambia has a long way to go. Development only can come once we learn to work together.

[@user-vw6bk4pb4l]

There's no way 17 million Zambians are entitled to "Free tribal land" in their home village, unless they are from a well connected family or at the disgresion of the traditional leaders in charge. Owning land with a title deed requires payment 99% of the time unless it's gifted to you, or some other exception. "Free land" screams no title deeds. Please tell me I'm wrong.

[@NatashaM.]

Actually the free land is just that. Traditional land. Where one can have the right to farm and do other things. Every Zambian has a village they originate from. Within that place you have land that has been passed down for years and years. With migration one can get free land within the area you are residing, by being added as part of a specific village etc. it is a process but it is very true

[@beatsbymelody]

16:24💔smhh 23:56 preachhh he's always in control😊

[@Traveltainment]

Very sad my sister that you had to go through all that. Inspite of what you have gone through it makes you wiser and more imformed and stronger. Im happy you are here to stay

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you! 🙏🏾 It has been quite the journey, but we are still alive and well by Gods grace.

[@lukebanda6232]

Natasha you are a strong woman it's not easy taking a step you took just trust the process it shall be well I like your spirit and positive energy looking forward to watching More of your content

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you for the kind words! God bless you😊

[@yawetandovi9118]

I had the same experience. Family does have high expectations, it’s unbelievable. One has to set clear boundaries.

[@NatashaM.]

Im so sorry that happened to you :/ That is true, for me I’ve learned to stay away and mind my business.

[@hazellangedyk6797]

I'm so glad that I stumbled on your informative video with all your information for a Zambian living in Canada, planning on returning to retire later this year 🙏 🇿🇲 I will text you as soon as our date is set to return. God bless you and your family in your new life and home in Zambia. 🙏 😊

[@NatashaM.]

You’re most welcome! Will be looking forward to your message. God bless you and your family aswell. 😊

[@marilynb884]

Well done you are strong God bless.

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@SlamDunkRecordsTV]

This is very helpful and very informative for anyone that might be in a similar situation. Thanks Natasha

[@NatashaM.]

For sure!🙏🏾

[@tonyrichards9794]

Learning something I'm moving back home on 1st January 2023

[@NatashaM.]

Oh that’s awesome! Make sure you don’t fall prey to scammers. Being away changes people..

[@oatbelly8195]

Thank you for this video, it will help alot of us who have been away for many years

[@NatashaM.]

Im happy that it will help others! 👌🏾

[@grammemwiinga9264]

Keep up working hard Tasha

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you!❣️

[@tcmusonda]

Please keep up the good work ❤

[@NatashaM.]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@King_Jerry]

As a Zambian who has lived outside of my home country for many years, my parents sent money to a contractor then after had squandered the money sent we used family members to help us complete the project,all in all we lost over $300000 USD,I had to personally move to Zambia to do it myself and finally finish the project

[@NatashaM.]

Wow that is a shame! It’s really devastating when something like that happens. Hope everything worked out all in all. 👌🏾

[@bsef]

Oh my goodness Tasha you are so strong! It’s so sad you went through all this, especially in your own country. Am learning a lot though!

[@NatashaM.]

Thanks hun! When you come stay safe ❣️ it’s really a learning situation.

[@MohidinBahija]

❤❤❤walid morrocco🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@butterfly9274]

I had a similar situation with the immigration but with the land issue my lovely mother did everything for me I am so thankful for her❤

[@NatashaM.]

Wow :/ that is quite unfortunate. Seems like we all have one issue with the immigration here. Sad! That was nice of her!😊

[@smalltowngirl256]

Sorry you went through all those struggles and well-done for staying strong and pushing hard....keep it up. With all that hard work, you and your family will definitely see better days. Hard work and consistency always pays off!

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you for the encouraging words! Indeed one day at a time 🥰👌🏾

[@kay.p3895]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Hope you will get your money back. Wishing you a prosperous 2023. 😍

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you 😊🙏🏾

[@doricagreen2941]

Our zambian courts are something else. I have a case of land issue with 119 others from 2018 up to now it's not resolved and it involves a presidential man election 2021.huge money involved. Your story happens to alot of zambian. The families will have a lot of stories so that one keeps sending money. Can't wait to return home and enjoy.

[@NatashaM.]

That is true! That is a shame! Hope everything works out. This situation of land scams needs to stop. The concept of family here is no longer the same meaning. It is still beautiful over here 🥰

[@britjj5126]

Was this case on the front page of one of the newspapers a few months ago?... maybe I'm thinking of another recent case whereby many were duped into purchasing the same land not for sale. The agent even had the gall to meet buyers on the farm land to show them and was caught when the farms neighbours got suspicious of the amount of people coming and going. Sorry you've fallen prey to unscrupulous people.

[@ruthmbilika1111]

Incredible strong and honest young lady. Your mum must be proud of you. I am sorry that you have been treated like that by your own people but also happy that you are claiming your birthright despite all the hurdles. Keep trusting in God and keep strong. You are destined for greatness. You seem very trusting and genuine. Wishing you all the best young lady

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you! This is really encouraging! God is truly always faithful. God Bless you 🥰❣️

[@britjj5126]

Came back to add scammers in Zambia are very creative, if only they could channel that energy to legit ventures they would do very well *sigh*

[@NatashaM.]

Yeah that’s what I’ve been wondering. So many clever and smart people. But instead of channeling it to doing good the do the opposite.. :/

[@tonymaguire9498]

Wow what a year best wishes for 2023

[@NatashaM.]

It has been a journey 😅 thanks!

[@tonymaguire9498]

@@NatashaM. I'll try to visit Zambia next year to see my investments, hope we can do coffee or pizza

[@NatashaM.]

For sure!😊👌🏾

[@stellasinyangwe5477]

Thank you very much Natasha for sharing this wonderful information. You are such a positive, strong girl to me .Lessons learnts and great video indeed. Land issues are always hard to get right.Stay strong and focused.

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you for the kind words🥰 Happy New Year!

[@britjj5126]

What a year you've had! Your positive spirit is really admirable and I wish you and your family the best in future endeavours- we are rooting for you! Sorry you have had to deal with scammers and the rough time you had during your pregnancy with regarding a maid. The stories I can tell you about my experiences 🥲 even my relatives who have always lived here usually have a story to tell about a scam. Unfortunately coming home from the diaspora we are green (naive) dealing with certain business transactions but in time our experiences makes us a little better able to make good choices as we become acclimatised. We are forced to be streetsmart lol

[@NatashaM.]

It’s been quite the year!! Thank you! It’s a shame to say the least but I trust that God got me regardless😊❣️

[@peggy624]

Thanks for sharing 😊 nice to hear that you lived in Finland before, I live in Finland Hyvinkää

[@NatashaM.]

Yes I did! I was raised and I grew up there! You probably know my dad, he is one of the chair persons to the Finnish-Zambia Association 😅

[@peggy624]

@@NatashaM. OMG! Very nice that I found you here

[@NatashaM.]

Yeah☺️☺️

[@kingslj]

I’m fortunate that I’ve family members there who’re honest. Even our church people have been honest in what we’re doing & thus l appreciate you & others who’re educating others to I avoid going through some nasty experiences. Scammers are everywhere but thank God that we’ve a government does not want corruption anywhere in our land & should be able to deal forcefully with the scammers.

[@NatashaM.]

You are! It’s very rare these days. Having a community of people that you can trust is so refreshing. Hopefully with this new administration corruption will be a thing of the past..

[@kingslj]

@@NatashaM. Let’s hope & pray that corruption will indeed be a thing of the past in our nation. I think a good number of people are getting the message that corruption will no longer be condoned

[@berthekabwe871]

Finding a good maid has always been a problem in Zambia. Majority of the maids do not stay and are very unlieable. I remember growing up we had maids who were either too lazy or would not show up for work. At one point we went through 3 maids in a month.

[@NatashaM.]

Yeah I think the only way that can be resolved is making an agency that handles everything transparently and makes sure to hold every person accountable when things go wrong. And also having the wages reflect on the amount of work is being put…

[@britjj5126]

@@NatashaM. there's a business idea for anyone who is up for the task!

[@NatashaM.]

@@britjj5126 indeed there is! 😊

[@Iamheritier]

God bless u dear😊

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you likewise😊

[@Joy-kl6fz]

I just experienced what you experienced but I was only there for a month 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@NatashaM.]

Sorry for that :/ stay positive though ❣️

[@elentsimpson1180]

Only god knows best mama mary Christmas to you and your family and happy new year in Jesus name.

[@NatashaM.]

Indeed! Thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too☺️

[@Josephmanase]

Traditional land is the easiest to acquire just don't use people....go there in person and see the chief. Also the chiefs are different as we have more than 70 ethnic tribes so you may face tribalism in certain areas while on the other hand you may find loving and welcoming people. For maids we have maid centres, make good use of them.

[@yawetandovi9118]

Don’t you think traditional land works when you are there in person? Natasha was not there. Traditional land is too risky for us diasporans, it involves a lot of paperwork, meeting the chief, activity on the land and so on.

[@Josephmanase]

@@yawetandovi9118 yes that's the point both lands are risky but when it comes to which one is easy to acquire...Traditional is the easiest.....getting land straight from the civic centre is rigged...its kind of political and one may need some political affiliation that's why many people settle for a land which is already in someone name then start the process of changing the name unlike just getting a land which had no previous owner....and also I'd advise you people in diaspora to come even just a month and do a research before sending any money to anyone regardless of how you trust them because the temptation for an average Zambian to think one in diaspora has money is very high.....above all if your business will not be affected by regions(maybe you'll have an online business) I would suggest you get lands on the copperbelt or other places It's ten times cheaper in most cases and less populated.

[@NatashaM.]

Unfortunately you never foresee such things, obviously you never expect it to be a close person. And yes as @Yaweta Ndovi mentioned I was not here to do all that, the only reason we trusted them because we had sent close family money for years and things never worked out :/

[@Josephmanase]

@@NatashaM. since I love your content I'll make myself available to advise incase you thinking of visiting other places other than Lusaka because I've traveled within the country and I know the basics to kick start in any town.

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you appreciate that!🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@beatricekalimanshi5940]

Before you migrated to zambia ...zambian embassy could have given you an ldeal even they could advised you to get passport from canadian zambian embassy ...good luck

[@NatashaM.]

I did call them! Unfortunately they didn’t get back to me on time. And they told me it would be easier if I did it in Zambia. Thanks😊

[@ruthmasembe1566]

This is sad and typical In Zambia every one thinks it is a easy way of making money out of us abroad we work twice harder than the one staying home. We want to come back home but everyone says kulilapo pambale means eating from the plate. So sad indeed

[@butterfly9274]

Where did you meet your friend who scammed you? In Canada?

[@NatashaM.]

No She was my moms friend of over 30 plus years.. :/

[@butterfly9274]

@@NatashaM. no way😮 sorry about that

[@Josephmanase]

I hope you have found a good law firm so you have the best lawyer....if not I can recommend someone for you.

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you will definately be open to the suggestion thanks🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Josephmanase]

@@NatashaM. give me your contact details I give you a number of someone who can help you.

[@EnosHakoola]

I clicked so fast 💀

[@NatashaM.]

Iwe you like jist too much😂😂

[@njavwasimunyola]

😩😩😩😩🤍

[@NatashaM.]

Heey sis 🥰❤️

[@Qibilii]

Really crazy! But I've heard so many horror stories from many African's in the diaspora who want to invest back in the motherland. Zambians are known for scamming their fellow citizens, especially among family. I have a friend who's £50k went in water. The house was partially built with bent walls filled with cracks. The photos he got from his brother was not from his plot. It's always best to engage with a real estate agent and property management company to buy and build your house in Zambia. Sure, its expensive but you're better safe than sorry.

[@NatashaM.]

Yeah it’s really common! Unfortunately we fell prey, to a family friend. The experience I’ve had has been quite frustrating. My parents have also over the years been scammed by friends and family. It is really sad but it teaches you not to trust everyone that seems like they have good intentions. Yeah very true! Hence why I got into the Real Estate industry, not all real estate companies have good intentions hence it being really important to to vet everyone..

[@Qibilii]

@@NatashaM. Yes and ideally I see you don't want other to become victim to the scam of land ownership in Zambia. Good job on that. As a Zambian buying land is about the only advantage of staying in the motherland, and a lot of folks here take advantage and steal money. The many complains of Africans in the diaspora is the lack of trust of the people back home when it comes to investments. We as a people need to work on this because we are better than this. As I leave Zambia in 2023 for 4-5yr stay in the US/UK (graduate school), investing back home is something I'll do but the leg work must be done when I visit. Just shameful we have to talk about this.

[@NatashaM.]

Yes! It is something I would not wish it on my worst enemy. People don’t realize the amount of work and sacrifice one must do to even save a dollar! Unfortunately people here assume that if you have lived in the diaspora you have all this money, not knowing that the same struggles we have in Zambia when it comes to taking care of your family and affording things, is the same out there. It really isn’t helpful with the media showing the West as better that the reality. Struggles are everywhere.

[@NatashaM.]

And congrats! Happy for your new found adventure! Hope you enjoy it, don’t forget home! 😊

[@kingslj]

Sorry to hear about what you went through including being scammed by a friend of your family. May you recover what you had lost. Our nation has had bad immigration rules after the MMD came to power in 1990 because they were politically motivated to prevent the first president (KK) whose parents came from Malawi from standing as president again. Unfortunately, the rules affected many people. Thank God that now dual citizenship has been recognised & people like me can now come on a foreign passport & our children can now come without paying visitor visa fees.

[@NatashaM.]

Thank you! It happens to the best of us unfortunately. Wow thanks for that history lesson, I didn’t know that! Yes it’s so good!

[@kingslj]

@@NatashaM. You’re welcome & may 2023 be a great year for you & your family

[@NatashaM.]

@@kingslj Thank you likewise! God bless you!

[@Qibilii]

Really crazy! But I've heard so many horror stories from many African's in the diaspora who want to invest back in the motherland. Zambians are known for scamming their fellow citizens, especially among family. I have a friend who's £50k went in water. The house was partially built with bent walls filled with cracks. The photos he got from his brother was not from his plot. It's always best to engage with a real estate agent and property management company to buy and build your house in Zambia. Sure, its expensive but you're better safe than sorry.

[@mathewsmbewe9713]

Everywhere u get scammed when u meet wrong people! Don’t generalize. We are here and we are legit

[@yawetandovi9118]

@@mathewsmbewe9713 It’s hard to find legit people. Many of us have not had it easy. I agree with his/her comment/post. Also some real estate companies are a scam.

[@mathewsmbewe9713]

@@yawetandovi9118 when u are in I offer to help you at no fee, my point is don’t send monies to anyone when purchasing property

[@MohidinBahija]

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