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Last week, the British High Commission Lusaka was delighted to join our Zambian and international partners at the Kenneth Kaunda Peace Training Centre for the closing ceremony of ZAMBATT X.

For the past 10 weeks, UK troops through the British Peace Support Team have been providing pre-deployment training to Zambian Defence Force counterparts ahead of their forthcoming year-long deployment to the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic.

Alongside our US and French partners, the UK has been proud to work with Zambian troops on a range of mission-specific skills, including operation planning, female engagement, and medical training. We are supporting Zambia to play a crucial role in peace support operations across the African continent, working with the United Nations and the African Union.

We know the troops trained under ZAMBATT X will do Zambia proud.

We welcome David Lammy as the new Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Affairs.

Acting British High Commissioner Sam Waldock recently attended celebrations to mark 100 years of at Chilenje House in Lusaka.

Speaking during the Event, Mr Waldock underscored the important role that KK played in promoting peace, freedom and unity in Zambia and the region.

“Kenneth Kaunda believed that peace and unity were not just lofty ideals, but essential principles that could transform societies and bring about lasting change. He understood that true progress could only be achieved through cooperation and understanding among all people; the people that are free and living in harmony regardless of their differences”, he said.

The Acting High Commissioner also expressed UKinZambia’s delight at having contributed to the restoration of the Kaunda Family Portrait, which was unveiled at the event.

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At the conclusion of President Hakainde Hichilema's three-day visit to the United Kingdom, the British High Commissioner said:

"It has been an honour to accompany Zambia's President and First Lady on their UK visit, including to Buckingham Palace for their audience with His Majesty King Charles III.

"And with their departure home, my final duty as British High Commissioner is done. It's been a privilege to serve my country, in Zambia."

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This week is Social Protection Week in Zambia.

On Monday, Acting British High Commissioner Sam Waldock joined the official launch alongside Zambian government and key international partners, under the theme "Sustainable Social Protection for Resilience Building."

The launch featured a call to end poverty in Zambia in all its forms, through increased access to social protection using the lifecycle approach.

After 20 years partnering with Zambia, the UK sees inclusive social protection systems as one of the most effective ways to tackle extreme poverty and build resilience.

Happy Social Protection Week!

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The British High Commission in Zambia strongly welcomes the announcement at last week's G7 Leaders Summit of UK funding for the Zambia-Tanzania regional power interconnector.

Partnering with the World Bank and the EU to support African regional electricity transmission and strengthen climate resilience, £15m will contribute to the Zambian side of the Zambia-Tanzania Interconnector as part of a $300m project that will link the Southern and East African Power Pools. Leading with our development partners to invest in energy infrastructure in Zambia will aid the country to access clean energy. This is vital for poverty reduction and economic development.

This investment, alongside a £300,000 contribution for mapping by the British Geological Survey in Angola, will be crucial in supporting the economic development along the length of the Lobito Corridor.

Another great example of 🇬🇧-🇿🇲partnership in action.

Funding commitments show UK as force for global good at G7 Leader Summit The Prime Minister will make the case for a world economy that is more peaceful, stable, and prosperous and for bold reforms to global governance to make it more inclusive and responsive to citizens as he attends the second day of the G7 Leaders Summit in Italy today (Friday 14 June).

The British High Commissioner hosted a celebration of the Official Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III in Lusaka last week. A huge thanks to all our guests, sponsors and partners. We were honoured to have the new Zambian Minister of Justice toast the occasion, along with so many of our partners from present & past governments, business, media, civil society, international organisations and creative industry.

The High Commissioner's full remarks as delivered on Thursday 13 June are below:

Good evening! My wife Debbie and I are delighted to host you at our home, for what is my final official engagement here as British High Commissioner to Zambia.

And on behalf of the whole British High Commission and British Council team, thank you so much for joining us tonight to celebrate the Official Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III.

Because tonight is a celebration. Not just of His Majesty The King, but a chance to celebrate the partnership between Zambia and the United Kingdom and all that we have achieved together. A partnership that has developed over many, many years: from very different beginnings of course, which we must acknowledge; through the 60 years of Zambia’s independence, and to a future where our cooperation will – must - continue to grow and deepen.

And it has been the honour of my lifetime to have shared in the development of some small part of this longstanding relationship.

When I was first appointed High Commissioner, Theresa May was British Prime Minister and Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth was our Head of State. A lot has happened in the world in the five years since. Covid. Conflict. Climate Catastrophes.

Our two nations have experienced political transitions. Our economies have been rocked by global events. We have mourned the deaths of our historic leaders, including of course Dr Kenneth Kaunda who would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year. He was a regular guest at the Residence on these occasions, well into his 90s, and I am honoured that his children can be with us here tonight.

Through all this change, Zambia and the United Kingdom have stood together. We have worked side-by-side to tackle covid, cholera and climate change. We cooperate on nutrition, health, education, and social protection, so that the most vulnerable in society have the opportunity for a better future. We have supported local businesses, tackled debt, unlocked investment, and facilitated trade, to grow our economies and increase jobs and opportunities for our people. Agriculture, energy, conservation, policing, defence, security, governance, creative industries, scholarships, research, science and technology - I could go on - the UK-Zambia partnership is as broad as it is deep.

And when help is needed, we are there for each other: as now, in the midst of Zambia’s worst drought in a generation, the UK is helping the government to ensure that over six million of Zambia’s most climate-vulnerable citizens are getting the cash support they need to navigate their way through.

Our partnership operates at all levels. Government-to-government, institution-to-institution, and – above all – people-to-people. And it is underpinned by a common set of values, the desire that millions of our citizens share for respect of hard-won democratic rights and freedoms, and mutual respect for each other including our differences. It is incumbent on all of us, particularly those in leadership, to embrace and model these values, which represent the foundation of who we are and what our partnership is all about.

Umuchinshi. Kuzichepesa. Tuleisakamana. Tiyende pamdozi.

Honourable Minister, ladies and gentlemen. It just remains for me to say thank you.

Thank you hugely to all our sponsors tonight: UK businesses investing in Zambia, and Zambian businesses backed by UK investment, all supporting economic growth, job creation and tens of thousands of livelihoods. To our Gold sponsors FQM and Moxico; our Silver sponsors Prudential, Standard Chartered, and Zambia Sugar; and our Bronze sponsors, Kagem Mining, Knight Frank, KPMG, PWC, Diageo and G4S. Thank you.

My enormous thanks too to the whole British High Commission team including our colleagues at the British Council – everyone with whom I have worked over the past five years and made all our achievements possible. You, and the Zambians with whom each of you work, are the pillars of our partnership.

Thank you to my wife, Debbie, and indeed to all the partners of our High Commission staff, who are the army of unsung heroes behind our success. Debbie represented Great Britain at the ice-skating World Championships and had a highly successful career as a businesswomen heading Honda’s European sales operations, before giving that up to join me and our two children Jessica and Benjamin around the world. Many of our spouses have a similar story of sacrifice to share.

And, finally, thank you to everyone here tonight, whether Zambian, British or among our many international partners. I have hugely valued all of your advice, engagement and good cheer, and I know my successor - Sam Waldock for now, and the new High Commissioner when he – or she – arrives, can count on the same.

Thank you and enjoy the rest of the evening. Zikomo kwambili. God Save The King.

High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley made a farewell call on Republican President Hakainde Hichilema. He said after the meeting:

"I am honoured to have a farewell call on President Hichilema, with Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Zambia Minister and some UK in Zambia staff. I welcomed the strong UK🇬🇧 Zambia🇿🇲 partnership between our governments, our institutions, and our people. Our two nations will continue to nurture and grow our longstanding cooperation."

Today the British High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley met Zambia's Honourable Minister for Home Affairs Jack Mwiimbu. Commenting after the meeting, HC Woolley said:

"Good meeting with the Minister for Home Affairs Honourable Jack Mwiimbu. We discussed the importance of human rights in policing, which is a core part of the UK-Zambia police training partnership. I expressed hope that opposition parties would be allowed to hold public rallies. Democracy is best path to security."

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"I've arrived back in for my final week as British High Commissioner in this special country. Stay tuned for an action-packed few days as I share my farewell engagements & reflections with you all." - Nicholas Woolley

The UK🇬🇧 is bringing communities together to strengthen human rights and freedoms in every part of the world.

We are determined to listen to diverse voices and help them support their communities, even in the most challenging circumstances.

Nobody should face violence or discrimination because of who they are.

The UK 🇬🇧stands for freedom – and that means freedom for all.

We are working with our friends and allies to defend fundamental freedoms and human rights.

Supporting Zambia🇿🇲 to tackle the devastating drought is a top priority for UK in Zambia.

High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley and Deputy High Commissioner Sam Waldock met the Minister of Agriculture to discuss UK🇬🇧 support towards:

- Cash transfers
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- UN response

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

High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley and Deputy High Commissioner Sam Waldock met with Energy Minister Peter Kapala to discuss ideas for bringing more energy investment online, through cost-reflective tariffs and transparent procurement.

UK in Zambia is a long term supporter of 🇿🇲Zambia's

The British High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley met recently with Zambia's Socialist Party leader Dr Fred Mmembe.

Opposition parties play important roles in a country's democracy, providing checks & balances on government, helping to ensure accountability, & giving citizens choice & voice.

UK in Zambia continues to engage across Zambia's political spectrum.

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A free media can:

✅ Hold authority to account
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Through BBC Media Action, UK in Zambia works with Zambian🇿🇲 TV & local radio stations to support independent journalism and news reporting.

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High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley is in Solwezi for Zambia's Labour Day Celebration. He has expressed his gratitude for the warm reception from old friends.

"Social protection. Access to education. Scholarships. International affairs. Trade. Investment. Private sector development. Human & animal health. Climate. Environment. Biodiversity. Nutrition. Defence. Regional security. Governance & human rights. Tourism. Clean energy. Infrastructure. Arts & culture. Commonwealth & people-to-people links. Consular & corporate services...

"This Labour Day, I thank all staff at the British High Commission Lusaka & British Council Zambia for your tireless efforts to deliver for the UK-Zambia partnership!"

British High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley, 01.05.2024

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Westminster Abbey, London. Founded in 960. Its been the host of every Coronation since 1066. Its also the holy resting place of 17 monarchs.

The Cathedral is dedicated to God and to celebration of great events.

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