Zambia High Commission London

10/06/2026

H.E. MAZOKA URGES DEEPER PARTNERSHIPS THAT SUPPORT INCLUSIVE GROWTH, INVESTMENT

Her Excellency Ms. Macenje Mazoka, Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, last evening attended the Westminster Africa Business Association (WABA) Summer Reception, graciously hosted at the Embassy of Ethiopia in London.

The reception brought together members of the diplomatic corps, investors, and business leaders committed to strengthening UK–Africa partnerships. WABA continues to play a vital role in fostering dialogue, collaboration, and shared insight in support of sustainable economic engagement between the United Kingdom and Africa.

In her engagements, Her Excellency highlighted Zambia’s economic diplomacy agenda and reaffirmed that Zambia is open for business.

She underscored opportunities across key sectors, including agriculture, mining, energy, manufacturing, and tourism, among others, and encouraged deeper partnerships that support inclusive growth and investment.

The event featured remarks by Mr. Ben Ainsley, His Majesty’s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa, who outlined the UK’s approach to trade and investment with the continent.

The evening provided a valuable platform for strengthening networks and advancing mutually beneficial partnerships.

10/06/2026

ZAMBIA AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AT AGRIBUSINESS, INVESTMENT SUMMIT

COUNSELLOR Economic at the Zambia High Commission, London, Mr Kasalika Mulenga, has affirmed Zambia’s commitment to women’s economic empowerment and the promotion of women-led enterprises in line with national development priorities.

Mr Mulenga was speaking during a diplomatic roundtable of the UK–Africa Women in Food and Agribusiness Investment (WiFAI) Summit held in London.

He emphasised the need for enabling policies and expanded access to finance, markets, and investment opportunities.

Mr Mulenga, accompanied by the First Secretary Trade Ms Yvonne Zulu participated in the summit organised by Guzakuza and WiFAI and held under the theme: “Building the Agrifood Bridge: Investment, Trade and Collaboration.”

The Summit held on June 4, 2026, provided a strategic platform to showcase Zambia’s agricultural potential and attract partnerships in value addition, agro-processing, and export development.

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy, supporting approximately 60% of the labour force.

Mr Mulenga hughlighted that women constitute an estimated 60–70% of smallholder farmers and are central to agricultural production, household food security, and rural livelihoods.

The Summit’s emphasis on investment readiness, export competitiveness, and access to finance aligned with Zambia’s ongoing efforts to enhance productivity and deepen women’s participation in agricultural value chains.

The Summit convened policymakers, investors, development partners, and agribusiness leaders from the United Kingdom and across Africa to advance investment and trade in the agrifood sector.

The programme included ecosystem visits on 3rd June and Deal Labs on 5th June 2026, providing practical exposure to the UK’s food and innovation ecosystem while facilitating targeted discussions on partnerships, market access, and investment opportunities.

The Deal Labs were particularly focused on translating dialogue into concrete business partnerships and investment outcomes.

Discussions throughout the Summit addressed geopolitical developments, regulatory compliance, and cross-border trade frameworks affecting women-led agrifood enterprises.

Participants also examined financing mechanisms, investment readiness, and policy interventions required to strengthen women’s participation in agricultural value chains.

The Summit underscored the economic importance of investing in women-led agribusinesses, noting their role in enhancing food security, generating employment, and driving inclusive growth.

Despite their significant contribution to agricultural production in Sub-Saharan Africa, women continue to face barriers in accessing finance, land, markets, and support services.

Addressing these constraints remains critical to unlocking the sector’s full economic potential.

Specialised sessions focused on investment readiness, export compliance, including sanitary and phytosanitary standards, trade corridor development, and gender-responsive policy design.

These engagement highlighted practical strategies to scale UK–Africa agrifood trade and increase investment in women-led enterprises.

Engagements at the Summit are expected to support increased investment, expanded market access, job creation, and improved food security, contributing to Zambia’s broader agenda of sustainable and inclusive economic growth.

The event also strengthened collaboration between African stakeholders and key international partners, including the UK Department for Business and Trade and the World Bank Group, creating avenues for enhanced trade, investment, and knowledge exchange.

ISSUED BY:
Speedwell Mupuchi
First Secretary-Press
Zambia High Commission

10/06/2026

09/06/2026

Zambia Strengthens Emerging Ties with Malta Through High-Level Diplomatic Visit

Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Macenje Mazoka, joined a week-long ambassadorial visit to Malta under a programme aimed at deepening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties with the host country.

The London-based ambassadors’ visit, held from 1 to 6 June 2026, featured a series of engagements across Malta and Gozo, including meetings with public institutions, business organisations, and cultural sites.

The programme provided participating diplomats with an opportunity to engage Maltese stakeholders on areas of mutual interest such as trade, investment, tourism, governance, heritage, and institutional cooperation.

The delegation comprised Ambassadors and High Commissioners from Zambia, Malta, Hungary, Luxembourg, Romania, Bulgaria, and Honduras (Dean of the London Diplomatic Corps), as well as the Head of the European Union Delegation to the United Kingdom.

During the visit, the delegation held a brief engagement with Malta’s newly appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Chris Fearne, and met with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Anglu Farrugia.

The ambassadors and High Commissioners also toured the parliamentary chambers, gaining first-hand insight into Malta’s legislative processes and parliamentary traditions.

At a recent sitting, the Zambian Government approved the establishment of diplomatic relations with Malta, as part of efforts to broaden its diplomatic footprint and strengthen ties with countries that share common values and interests.

With diplomatic relations now set to be formalised, the Zambia–Malta partnership is expected to evolve into a practical and mutually beneficial relationship, with opportunities for engagement at both bilateral and Commonwealth levels.

Zambia and Malta currently hold leadership roles within Commonwealth structures. Their Foreign Ministers serve as Vice Chair and Chair of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group, respectively, while their High Commissioners hold corresponding Vice Chair and Chair positions on the Commonwealth Board of Governors.

This alignment further underscores the potential for collaboration on shared Commonwealth priorities, including democracy, good governance, and multilateral cooperation.
Throughout the programme, the High Commissioner and fellow diplomats were exposed to Malta’s institutional and economic landscape through engagements with chambers of commerce, tourism and investment agencies, and other local bodies.

These interactions highlighted several promising areas for partnership, particularly in tourism promotion, private sector linkages, investment facilitation, education, cultural exchange, and governance cooperation.

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