🇬🇧UKstands with 🇿🇲Zambia as it faces worst drought in generations

Deputy High Commissioner Sam Waldock speaks about his experience in Siavonga District, where he witnessed the effects of the drought, and how 🇿🇲 govt, with 🇬🇧 support, is responding to address the challenges

The UK stands with Zambia as it faces the worst drought in generations.

Great to meet Minister Kapala to discuss ideas for bringing more energy investment online, though cost-reflective tariffs & transparent procurement.

UKinZambia a long term supporter of 🇿🇲 #EnergySecurity

I sat down with British High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley and guess what he will miss most!

Caught up lately with Socialist Party leader Fred M'membe. Opposition parties play important roles in a country's democracy, providing checks & balances on govt, helping to ensure accountability, & giving citizens choice & voice. UKinZambia engages across 🇿🇲 political spectrum.

When you're deep into Zambia..

Diamond TV bids farewell to one of the most outstanding diplomats accredited to Zambia, British High Commissioner, Nicholas Woolley

Mr Woolley came to Zambia in August 2019, is winding up his tour of duty.

'Mwende Umutende ba Wooley wesu.'

📸 NW socials.

Zambia Sugar: a 🇿🇲 success story, thanks to 🇿🇲 skills & 🇬🇧 investment.

✅ One of 🇿🇲's biggest employers, supports >11,000 jobs
✅ K270m tax to 🇿🇲 govt p.a.
✅ Full 🇿🇲 value chain: plant to table
✅ LuSE share price grew K2.35 (2021) to K35 (2024)
✅ $200m p.a. 🇿🇲 export earnings

'Ceremonies of Zambia', a wonderful piece by Gordon Shamulenge. How many can you recognise here?

Part of stunning collection of Zambian artwork at Zeela Galllery in Lusaka, which I visited for first (but not last!) time yesterday: zeelart.com

#OneZambiaOneNation 🇿🇲

A free media can:

✅ Hold authority to account
✅ Reduce mis- & dis-information
✅ Amplify marginalised voices
✅ Present choice

Through @BBCMediaAction, UKinZambia works with 🇿🇲 TV & local radio stations to support independent journalism & news reporting.

#PressFreedomDay

Corruption undermines democracy and slows down development.

🇬🇧 is fighting corruption around the world and today we're sanctioning those involved in theft from some of the poorest communities in Uganda.

Social protection. Education. Intl affairs. Trade. Investment. Private sec development. Heath. Environment. Nutrition. Defence. Governance. Energy. Culture. Consular & corp. services..

This Labour Day, I thank all staff UKinZambia & BritishCouncilZambia for your tireless efforts!🇿🇲🤝🏾🇬🇧

Arrived in Solwezi for Zambia's Labour Day Celebration. Grateful for the warm reception from old friends.

Westminster Abbey, London.

Founded in 960.

Host of every Coronation since 1066.

Holy resting place of 17 monarchs.

Cathedral dedicated to God & to celebration of great events.

Proudly flying 🇿🇲 flag to mark 100 years since birth of Zambia's First President Dr Kenneth Kaunda.

Took my family to Chilenje House today to mark KK's 100th birthday.

Doing my bit to pass on Dr Kaunda's legacy of peace & unity - of tiyende pamodzi - to the next generation.

#KK @100
#OneZambiaOneNation 🇿🇲

31 years ago. Gallant men and friends #Chipolopolo Your missed today and everyday. Our love & memory of you shall never pass. #Zambia 🇿🇲. Rest in eternal peace 🙏🏾

Special way to start today. Breaking bread with Kaunda family members. #KK @100

Good morning #Zambia ! Loving the KK birthday celebrations! #KK @100

'Africa's security challenges require African solutions, in partnership with our cooperating partners.' - Ambrose L. Lufuma, 🇿🇲 Minister of Defence.

Pleased to welcome Commander British Peace Support Team (Africa) Col. Andy Pitt & team to Zambia for Land Forces Summit & Opening of 🇿🇲🇬🇧 ZAMBATT 10 training.

Joined 100s in Lusaka National Park this morning for run-ride-walk in support of 🇿🇲🇬🇧 charity Game Rangers International & all they do to protect & promote Zambia's wildlife & natural environment for benefit of humans & animals.