ZAMBIA, EU EYE STRONGER INVESTMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIPS
European Union Ambassador to South Africa, His Excellency Mr. Kristian Schmidt, paid a courtesy call on Zambia’s High Commissioner, Her Excellency Ms. Grace Mutembo, at the Zambia High Commission in Pretoria. Ms. Mutembo welcomed the Ambassador and expressed Zambia’s appreciation for the longstanding friendship and development cooperation with the European Union, including its support for […]
ZAF COMMANDER ATTENDS MAJOR AEROSPACE AND DEFENCE EXPO IN SOUTH AFRICA
Commander of the Zambia Air Force, Lieutenant General Oscar Msitu Nyoni, is in South Africa to attend the 13th Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria. The biennial event, being held from 16 to 20 September 2026, has brought together military leaders, government representatives and industry experts to showcase […]
ZAMBIA HIGH COMMISSION RELEASES SECOND QUARTER NEWSLETTER
The Zambia High Commission in Pretoria has released the second edition of its Quarterly Newsletter, covering activities undertaken during the second quarter of 2026. The publication highlights the Mission’s work in diplomacy, trade and investment, tourism, education, consular services and regional cooperation. Read or download your copy here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14waU8y03eLpkN3AjuCF06nBbjBwfDKok/view?usp=sharing
MINISTER RAMOKGOPA, H.E. MS. MUTEMBO PUT AFRICA’S REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY AT CENTRE OF TALKS
South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Honourable Maropene Ramokgopa, held a bilateral meeting with Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Her Excellency Ms. Grace Mutembo, in Pretoria on Tuesday. The meeting focused on the African Union Presidential Infrastructure Champion Initiative (PICI) and the importance of continued cooperation in advancing […]
PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TAKES OATH, PROMISES MORE DEVELOPMENT IN SECOND TERM
LUSAKA – President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second term, pledging to accelerate economic growth, create jobs and ensure that development reaches every Zambian household. President Hichilema said his second term would build on what he described as the restoration of stability and laying of foundations during his first five years […]
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE ACCREDITS SOUTH AFRICA’S DEFENCE ADVISOR
The Ministry of Defence has accredited South Africa’s newly appointed Defence Advisor accredited to the Republic of Zambia, Colonel Ditebogo Phyllia Nare. Ministry of Defence Permanent Secretary Mr. Maambo Haamaundu signed the accreditation certificate this afternoon in Lusaka. And Mr. Haamaundu has urged Col Nare to continue working towards the enhancement of the partnership […]
ZAMBIA PRESENTS TRADE AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO SOUTH AFRICAN BUSINESS LEADERS
The Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) hosted a high-level regional trade engagement titled “Trading with Neighbouring Countries and Zambia” at FNB Fairlands in Johannesburg in August 2026. Zambia used the meeting to present investment opportunities and explain recent economic developments to South African business leaders. The Zambia High Commission in Pretoria was represented […]
DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE DR. GUY SCOTT
Members of the diplomatic community have continued to sign the book of condolence opened at the Zambia High Commission in Pretoria following the passing of former Vice-President and Acting President, Dr. Guy Lindsay Scott. Representatives of various countries visited the Mission today to pay their respects and convey messages of sympathy to the Government […]
ZAMBIA, MBEKI FOUNDATION EXPLORE PRESERVATION OF KAUNDA’S LEGACY
Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Her Excellency Ms. Grace Mutembo, has paid a courtesy call on former South African President, His Excellency Mr. Thabo Mbeki. The two exchanged views on the historical relationship between Zambia and South Africa, regional cooperation and the importance of preserving Africa’s shared heritage. During the meeting, Mr. Mbeki spoke […]
ZAMBIA OFFICIALS STRENGTHEN EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY SKILLS AT REGIONAL TRAINING
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary for Policy Analysis and Coordination, Mr. Bernard Kamphasa, and Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary for Investment and Industrialisation, Mr. Crusivia Hichikumba, participated in a regional training programme on Cost-Benefit Analysis (CBA) held in Johannesburg.. The three-day programme, organised by the Copenhagen Consensus Center, brought […]