Zambia High Commission - Pretoria

28/09/2026

PAX AFRICANA CONFERENCE PROMOTES DIALOGUE ON PEACEKEEPING IN AFRICA

The recently held Pax Africana: The Future of Peacekeeping in Africa conference brought together scholars, diplomats and policy practitioners to discuss peacekeeping, peacebuilding and security across the continent.

Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Her Excellency Ms. Grace Mutembo, attended the conference and chaired a session on African perspectives in security studies.

H.E. Dr Mohamed Ibn Chambas, African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, delivered the keynote address on the future of peacekeeping in Africa.

Participants shared knowledge and considered approaches to promoting peace and security across Africa.

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ZAMBIAN GOSPEL MUSIC CONNECTS COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA

Zambian gospel artists Mag 44, Solomon Plate and Mutale Kapaso paid a courtesy call on Zambia’s Deputy High Commissioner to South Africa, Ms. Ruth Dante, at the Zambia High Commission in Pretoria.

Ms. Dante, who was accompanied by First Secretary for Tourism, Mr. Vincent Mupwaya, welcomed the artists and commended them for using music to promote peace, unity and fellowship.

She said concerts of this nature provided an important platform for bringing communities together, promoting Zambia’s cultural identity and strengthening people-to-people relations between Zambia and South Africa.

The artists thanked Ms. Dante for the warm reception and the Mission’s support.

They said the Praise Experience Joburg would provide an opportunity for individuals and families from different backgrounds to come together through music, praise and fellowship.

The artists are in South Africa for the free Praise Experience Joburg concert, scheduled for Sunday, 20 September 2026, at Fourways Mall in Johannesburg.

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Pretoria

18/09/2026

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 the country’s debt-restructuring process.

The High Commissioner encouraged increased participation by the European private sector in Zambia’s infrastructure development and other sectors of the economy.

Mr. Schmidt reaffirmed the EU’s continued friendship with Zambia and expressed interest in promoting partnerships between the European and Zambian private sectors, particularly in transport corridors and other investment opportunities.

They also discussed areas of mutual interest aimed at further strengthening relations between Zambia and the European Union.

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Pretoria

18/09/2026

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 developments in aerospace and defence technology while promoting international cooperation.

As part of his programme in Pretoria, Lieutenant General Nyoni visited the Zambia High Commission, where he was received by Zambia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Her Excellency Ms. Grace Mutembo.

Ms. Mutembo welcomed the ZAF Commander and wished him and his delegation successful engagements at the Expo.

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