What do EAZ’s recent statements, e.g. claiming anti-Zambia conspiracy by Bloomberg, say about its credibility & impartiality? Recent Govt announcement on tackling debt is v good news, but Zambian economists must be realistic over the challenge facing Zambia..

Thank you HE Chinese Ambassador for hosting discussion on UK & China collaboration in Zambia promoting local development thro’ FDI & business partnerships. UK aid & China Partnership for Investment & Growth in Africa.

“We need proper channels to hold our politicians to account...” An inspirational young Zambian!

Livingstone museum - the oldest in the country! @PEPZambia is supporting the museum to become a financially self-sustaining institution that will ensure the long -term preservation of Zambia’s cultural and historical heritage. UKinZambia

A major development. Amos articulated international concerns to #Zambian Govt about e.g. corruption & economy. He understood importance of Zambia’s image overseas. Decisive action, now, on such issues would be reassuring to UKinZambia

Good to see #FIC explaining their mandate (inc. clear difference between Trend and Intelligence reports). 🇬🇧 uses case studies to show impact in its reporting, but easier as cases generally concluded more quickly. Suggests the challenge in 🇿🇲 is not FIC but further upstream?

Attending London gathering of UK ambassadors #FCOLeadershipConference addressed by Rory Stewart MP, Minister International Devt UK aid, who visited Lusaka & Mumbwa in 2017 as Minister for Africa. Good having UK cabinet minister already familiar with #Zambia

Kafue National Park fact-finding mission by EU ambassadors Ila Safari Lodge meeting #Zambia DNPW officials, NGOs, game ranchers, lodge owners. Key theme: local communities must benefit from wildlife to conserve it. Exciting prospect African Parks managing KNP.

Enjoyed meeting Former Acting President Guy Scott in London to discuss his new book, which I highly recommend. It’s fascinating on Guy’s chimbuya or “teasing cousinship” with Late President Sata who jokingly called Guy his mzungu chola...!

CSO-SUN Alliance had the same advise for the Zambian Government. Inonge Mutukwa Wina and Dora Siliya-Phd. for government to raise the needed $167million to deal with food insecurity, there is need to declare a national emergency. Fergus Cochrane-Dyet DFID Zambia 🇿🇲 🇬🇧 HotFMZambia NFNC Zambia Diggers.News

Grateful to Her Honour the Vice President for meeting Head DFID Zambia 🇿🇲 🇬🇧 & me. Over one million (& rising) Zambians seriously affected by food shortage. Lives are at stake.

These British 19 yr olds, Andrew & Jack, teaching at Mambwe Sec School nr Chipata. A 35 yr echo from my first stay in Africa, also aged 19, also teaching (in Kenya), also through excellent Project Trust Made me feel v nostalgic!

Making new friends at ChipembeleWildlife Mfuwe, #Zambia Learning to remove warthog ticks a valuable skill for any British High Commissioner. (By the way these are all totally wild animals who chose to say hello.)

My favourite task is meeting bright, talented Zambian Chevening Awards scholars as they depart for UK. Finally I’ve decided to join them by doing postgrad African Studies at University of Oxford this Oct. Hence the newly acquired student beard!

As acting Minister of Foreign Affairs today i met Fergus Cochrane-Dyet British High Com.who called on me to bid farewell as his time comes to an end, i thankd him for services rendered to our country. UK remains 1 of Zambia’s important allies,We wish him all the best in his future endeavors

High praise from someone who’s truly brave campaigning for a better Zambia. And with no diplomatic immunity! Good luck Laura Miti

Thank you High Commissioner Fergus Cochrane-Dyet for you candid statement and those serious questions you have asked. Zambians must seriously reflect on the questions you have asked. Thank you for your service to the People of Zambia and for helping keeping the relations with UK warm!

Now that I’ve left Lusaka, encouraging you to follow new British High Commissioner to Zambia Nicholas Woolley for everything #UKinZambia.

From Lusaka to Oxford University. My son & I have begun postgrad studies, me African Studies (of course), while Will’s reading Middle East and Arabic. We still both miss Zambia!