Embassy of Zambia in Paris

20/06/2026

ZCCM-IH successfully hosted its Capital Markets and Investor Day yesterday in Paris.

18/06/2026

During the 126th Session of the UN Tourism Executive Council, held in Toledo, Spain, from 9–10 June 2026, Zambia reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and inclusive tourism development.

Speaking at the meeting, H. E. Ambassador Judith Mulenga, Zambia’s Permanent Representative to UN Tourism, expressed Zambia’s strong support for the UN Tourism reform agenda, highlighting the importance of strengthened governance, accountability, transparency, and improved service delivery within the Organisation.

Ambassador Mulenga welcomed the Secretary-General’s Vision for 2026–2029, which prioritises sustainable tourism, capacity building, and empowerment. She also commended initiatives such as the UN Tourism Mentorship Programme for African Women, which promotes gender equality, women’s leadership, and professional development across the continent.

As Chair of the Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), Ambassador Mulenga underscored the need to keep African priorities at the centre of UN Tourism programmes, including infrastructure development, investment mobilisation, improved connectivity, climate resilience, digital transformation, skills development, and increased African representation in tourism leadership.

She further noted that investing in education, training, and workforce development aligns with Zambia’s national tourism objectives and is essential for building a competitive and future-ready tourism sector.

Zambia reaffirmed its readiness to continue supporting UN Tourism’s objectives and to champion African interests in promoting a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable global tourism sector.

18/06/2026

Press Statement

For Immediate Release

ZCCM-IH and Zambian Embassy to France Hold Strategic Engagements with French Institutions Ahead of the ZCCM-IH Paris Capital Markets and Investor Day

Paris, 18 June 2026 – In the lead-up to its Capital Markets and Investor Day, taking place in Paris on 19 June 2026, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH), together with senior personnel from the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia to France, held a series of high-level engagements with leading French development, geoscientific and government institutions to deepen strategic cooperation between Zambia and France on critical minerals, sustainable energy and long-term investment partnerships.

The delegation led by ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson Mr. Phesto Musonda met with Expertise France and the French Development Agency (Agence Française de Développement, AFD), the French Geological Survey (Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières, BRGM), and the Political Advisor on Critical Raw Materials and the Energy Transition at France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The discussions centred on deepening cooperation between Zambia and France across the mining and energy value chain, with particular focus on the responsible development of the critical raw materials essential to the global energy transition.

The engagements underscored the strategic alignment between Zambia's ambition to expand its copper and critical minerals production and France's interest in secure, diversified and responsibly sourced supply chains. As Zambia advances its target of significantly increasing annual copper output, ZCCM-IH continues to position itself as the principal investment gateway into the country's mining and energy assets.

Discussions with AFD and Expertise France explored opportunities for development finance, technical cooperation and capacity-building across ZCCM-IH's portfolio, including in sustainable energy.

The meeting with BRGM focused on geoscientific collaboration, resource assessment and the application of advanced exploration capabilities to Zambia's mineral endowment. Discussions with the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs addressed the geopolitics of critical raw materials and the role of strategic, government-to-government partnerships in underpinning long-term investment.

Board Chairperson Phesto Musonda said:
"These engagements reflect the growing convergence between Zambia's resource ambitions and France's commitment to a secure and sustainable energy transition. As a company anchored in Zambia's sovereign interest and listed in Paris, London and Lusaka, ZCCM-IH is uniquely placed to bridge these markets and to channel international partnership into responsible, value-creating investment."

"France is an important strategic partner for Zambia and for ZCCM-IH. Our conversations with Expertise France, AFD, BRGM and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs have reinforced a shared understanding: that the minerals critical to the world's clean-energy future must be developed transparently, sustainably and to the lasting benefit of host nations. We look forward to building on these foundations as we present our investment proposition to the market tomorrow."

The Embassy of the Republic of Zambia to France played a central role in convening and supporting the engagements, reflecting the close diplomatic and economic ties between the two countries.

The engagements set the stage for ZCCM-IH's Capital Markets and Investor Day on 19 June 2026, at which the Company will present its strategy, portfolio and investment outlook to institutional investors, analysts and international media.

Issued by:

Embassy of the Republic of Zambia, France

18/06/2026

18/06/2026

𝐙𝐂𝐂𝐌-𝐈𝐇 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 | 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟗 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬.

Tomorrow, the ZCCM-IH Board and senior management take to the stage in Paris to set out the strategy shaping the Company over the years ahead. We're looking forward to welcoming investors, analysts and media for the day.

There's still time to join us via our live-streamed webinar.
Register here: https://zccm-ih.engagestream.euronext.com/capital_markets_investor_day/register

16/06/2026

ZCCM-IH Hails Reforms Behind $12 Billion Mining Turnaround

Paris, 16 June 2026 – ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson Mr. Phesto Musonda has commended the Government, under President Hakainde Hichilema, for implementing mining sector reforms that have attracted approximately $12 billion in investment and unlocked critical opportunities in the energy sector, laying the foundation for stability and growth.

Mr. Musonda said this when he paid a courtesy visit to Zambia’s Ambassador to France, Her Excellency Ms. Judith Mulenga, ahead of ZCCM-IH’s Capital Markets and Investor Day on 19 June 2026 in Paris.

During the meeting, Mr. Musonda said the enabling environment has allowed ZCCM-IH to grow its market capitalisation from $300 million to approximately $1.4 billion over the past four years, driven in large part by a debt restructuring programme that has restored investor confidence.

Mr. Musonda highlighted ZCCM-IH’s strategic importance to France, anchored by the company’s listing on the Euronext Access stock exchange.

"We are here to tell the ZCCM-IH story, a story that sits at the heart of Zambia's national ambition to raise annual copper production to three million metric tonnes by 2031," Mr. Musonda added.

He noted that ZCCM-IH's story is Zambia's story, adding that no other listed company provided investors with access to such a diversified portfolio of Zambian mineral and energy assets on a single balance sheet.

Mr. Musonda also noted that the recent $1.36 billion Eurobond buyback will reduce future liabilities and free up fiscal space for grid expansion and support the country's economic recovery.

Ambassador Mulenga commended ZCCM-IH for hosting the Capital Markets and Investor Day in Paris, describing it as a strategic platform for strengthening economic ties and attracting investment from France and across Europe.

The upcoming Investor Day, scheduled for 19 June 2026, will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and virtual participation on the Euronext Engage platform to maximise outreach.

22/05/2026

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The Permanent Delegation of Zambia to UNESCO, in its capacity as Chair of the Gastronomy Sub-Committee for the 2026 edition of Africa Week at UNESCO, showcased food during the reception held on May 19, 2026, celebrating Zambia’s rich culinary heritage.

22/05/2026

Press Statement
For Immediate Release

Zambian Youth Wins Inaugural UNESCO Africa Week Youth Forum Pitch Competition in Paris

Paris, 22 May 2026 – Patricia Mwangelwa Longwani, a 27-year-old Zambian born in Mongu and currently based in Luxembourg, has emerged as the overall winner of the inaugural UNESCO Africa Week Youth Forum Pitch Competition during the 2026 Edition of Africa Week at UNESCO, outperforming six other finalists from across the African continent.

Patricia, a climate policy specialist and sustainable finance professional, impressed judges with her innovative solar-powered, AI-driven smart compost bin designed to transform organic waste into compost while promoting smart waste management and sustainable sanitation practices.

The innovation integrates sensors, adaptive coding, and Internet of Things (IoT) technology to convert food waste into nutrient-rich compost while providing real-time updates through LED indicators and mobile phone alerts. Her project demonstrates how accessible technology can simplify sustainability practices and encourage wider participation in climate action.

Patricia is also the Co-Founder of Triharmony Climate Network, a youth-led organisation that empowers rural communities across Zambia through climate education and sustainable practices. Through the organisation, she has been implementing capacity-building projects in the UNESCO Kafue Biosphere Reserve to supplement Government efforts in the management of the biosphere.

Patricia’s work within the UNESCO Kafue Biosphere Reserve highlights the important role UNESCO Biosphere Reserves play in supporting youth leadership, innovation, and community-based solutions. Her achievement further demonstrates how engagement with biosphere reserves can inspire and support the next generation of sustainability leaders.

As part of the winning package, Patricia has been fully sponsored to participate in the African Youth Climate Hub Demo Day scheduled to take place in Morocco from 10–11 July 2026. The programme includes an incubation hub aimed at catalysing youth-led climate projects, fostering synergies among initiatives, and enabling young innovators to scale up their best practices while accessing resources for project development.

The forum will also facilitate connections among young entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and engineers to develop low-carbon and technology-based solutions to global challenges. Participants are expected to benefit from peer-to-peer learning, mentorship, expert guidance, and networking opportunities with potential funders and investors.

His Excellency Peter Ngure, Ambassador and Permanent Delegate of Kenya to UNESCO who is also Chairperson of the Youth Forum Sub- Committee commended Patricia’s innovation and its potential impact.

He urged the Zambia Government to support the patenting and full-scale implementation of the project, describing it as a potential game changer for Africa due to its contributions to sustainable waste management, sanitation, and climate action.

Introduced as a key component of the 2026 Edition of Africa Week at UNESCO, the Youth Forum was held from 19 to 22 May 2026 under the theme, “Ensuring Sustainable Availability of Water and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Objectives of Agenda 2063.” The forum aimed to elevate youth perspectives and promote African-led innovative solutions in water sustainability, sanitation, and climate resilience.

Contestants from Morocco and Côte d’Ivoire secured second and third positions respectively in the competition.

Issued by:
Naomi Mweemba
First Secretary Press
Embassy of Zambia, Paris
Naomi.Ng’[email protected]

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Zambia

22/05/2026

A Zambian youth addressed the inaugural Africa Week 2026 Youth Forum at UNESCO on May 20, challenging a new generation of African entrepreneurs to move beyond basic project implementation toward building robust, scalable systems.

Chai Fundanga, a sustainability and ESG consultant at Deloitte in France, told attendees that many African sustainability projects struggle to achieve lasting impact due to insufficient intentional design from the outset.

Drawing from her professional background in driving measurable impact within the private sector, Fundanga argued that the gap between a successful pilot program and a scalable enterprise often lies in product lifecycle development. She urged developers to look beyond initial implementation, advocating for the integration of lifecycle planning, clear incentive structures, and rigorous measurement frameworks to ensure their innovations can scale effectively.

Fundanga also emphasized that sustainable innovation cannot rely on implementation alone. Long-term impact, she noted, depends on whether communities can realistically adopt, maintain, and sustain solutions over time making education, local ownership, and behavioral change essential components of successful sustainability systems.

The Youth Forum, a new addition to the 2026 UNESCO Africa Week program, served as a platform for young leaders to showcase projects designed to address the continent’s most pressing climate and environmental challenges.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Zambia

15/05/2026

Zambia Strengthens Bilateral Cooperation with Spain through High Level Engagements.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Permanent Secretary in charge of International Relations and Cooperation, Ms. Etambuyu Anamela Gundersen, led a Zambian delegation on a high-level political consultation to Madrid, the Kingdom of Spain, at the invitation of the State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs, Mr. Diego Martínez Belío.

The delegation included H.E. Ms. Judith Mulenga, Ambassador of Zambia to France with accreditation to the Kingdom of Spain, together with officials from Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Ministry of Finance and National Planning. The consultations where undertaken within the framework of the Spain–Africa Strategy 2025–2028.

During the mission, the delegation held strategic engagements with key Spanish institutions, including the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Economy, Xcalibur Smart Mapping and RAESA.

The engagements reaffirmed Zambia’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with Spain and advancing mutually beneficial partnerships aligned with Zambia’s development agenda, while positioning Zambia as a strategic partner

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Zambia