“The greatest want of the world is the want of men—men who will not be bought or sold, men who in their inmost souls are true and honest, men who do not fear to call sin by its right name, men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole, men who will stand for…
Grateful to President
@HHichilema
for the opportunity serve our great country and to support his efforts to deliver on his promises to the people of
#Zambia
.
Looking forward to the continued contribution towards building a prosperous Zambia for ALL.
“It is my desire that all future governments will continue to wage this fight [against corruption]” ~ President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa, S.C.
3 September 1948 - 19 August 2008.
#Zambia
Dr. Sixtus Mulenga, a Zambian mining geologist with 45 years experience has opened his own mine in Chipili District,
#Luapula
. Musamu Resources is now
#Zambia
’s largest known manganese ore body:40MT resource base, 1MTPA with 20years LOM.
#ActualizingCitizenPotential
#ZambiaIsBack
#Zambia
and the
#DRC
today signed a cooperation agreement establishing a value chain for the electric battery and clean energy sectors, with the aim of creating high value jobs and increasing the economic output for both countries.
#Africa
#ZambiaDRC
@Presidence_RDC
@HHichilema
Recently spoke on food security in light of climate disruptions at
@earthnaqa
in Qatar.
At a time when food security is top of mind across the world, we should seize the opportunity to improve our agriculture value chain: productivity, processing and distribution.
#Zambia
There is so much more that can be said and remembered about Mwanawasa who died today, 15 years ago on 19th August 2008. Whilst Mwanawasa is generally remembered as a political reformist, who led
#Zambia
through a period of unprecedented economic growth with key positive economic…
Congratulations President Hakainde
@HHichilema
. Credit goes to the Zambian people for demonstrating that democracy works! There is clearly something unique about Zambian voters &their faith in the power of the ballot box. This election is a reflect of that. Very proud of
#Zambia
!
There are ‘uncles’ and there are ‘yamas’.
Truly, a great big tree has fallen.
Generations will hear and learn from your rich legacy of Bishop, Honourable Minister, Member of Parliament,
#ZambiaAirforce
Commander, Lieutenant General and Pilot of many military and air-force…
Africa is a safe, profitable and bankable investment destination. Incredible discussion with the President of the African Development Bank
@AfDB_Group
@akin_adesina
on transforming
#Africa
’s food systems and doing business in Africa.
#Zambia
is ready and open for business.
#NABA
#Zambia
&DRC hold over 70% of the world’s
#cobalt
–a vital component for the production of batteries,used in the electric vehicle &renewable energies sectors.Despite this huge mineral wealth,
#Africa
only accounts for 3% of the global value chain for batteries &electric vehicles.
Today, 27th August 2023,
@netflix
premieres a Zambian locally-produced movie, ‘Can You See Us?’, a film that raises awareness of persons living with albinism.
The gripping tale of a little boy played by a female actress, Ruth Jule as the leading actor, displays a unique story…
An emotional film about a child with albinism will become the first Zambian full-length film to be shown on Netflix. "Can You See Us?" follows a young protagonist as he navigates "bullying, tragedy and cautious hope”.
Yesterday, President
@HHichilema
held a monthly Presidential Stock Take with the
@ZambiaPDU
and respective government ministries specifically focusing on progress in Health, Mining, and Agriculture.
The Presidential Stock Take is a routine performance management system that has…
Days like today, often have me very reflective.
On one hand, I am immensely grateful for the efforts of our brave forefathers and the foundations they laid. At the same time, I recognise the hard work that lies ahead to deliver on the abundant greatness of country that remains…
Excellent meeting with
@The_IGC
’s Prof. Paul Collier, Jonathan Leap &
@ShahrukhWani
! Feelings of nostalgia to be back at my alma mater
@LSEnews
@LSEPublicPolicy
discussing the craft of governance= public policy &the importance of it being context specific &evidence based.
#Zambia
🇿🇲 Yesterday, IGC's Director Paul Collier, Executive Director Jonathan Leape &
@ShahrukhWani
met with His Excellency
@HHichilema
, President of Zambia.
It was a pleasure to host the President & his delegation
@LSEnews
for an insightful conversation about future engagements.
“My niece.”
The grieving may have only just began, Honourable Minister. The depth of your footprints are so deeply embossed, this will be a legacy that will not only stand the test of time but will continue to challenge us both at individual and national level. Rest in peace…
𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗽𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗮’𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
“I will provide continuity with change. In the interest of our Nation, Zambia and the common good sacrificing all and expecting little in return, I…
With
#Africa
’s population projected at 2.5billion by 2050 and 4.3billion by the end of the century of mostly young people between the age of 15-24, it is inevitable that the continent will influence innovation, social, cultural and economic global dynamics.
#DelphiForum
#Zambia
…
Chipo Mwanawasa, Chief Policy Advisor to the President, Republic of Zambia, is providing us with precious insights at the Delphi Economic Forum IX.
#delphiforum
History has been made! We are pleased to announce the agreement with our Eurobond holders. This is to restructure more than $3.5bn debt under the G20 Common Framework. Thank you fellow citizens for your patience as we look forward to a bright future for
#Zambia
and its people.
President
@HHichilema
is committed to resolving policy and regulatory issues flagged by local businesses and investors as constraints to attract greater investment in the country.
#PPDforumZambia
#Zambia
.
“The hallmark of Speakership is impartiality and integrity”. ~ Late Former Speaker of the National Assembly, the Rt. Hon. Amussa Mwanamwambwa, MP
Yesterday we put to rest, a Speaker of note that went over and above the call of duty.
15 years after his friend’s death, the late…
Memorials are an opportunity to deliberately take some time out for deep reflection on the departed and remember them; the lives they lived and their legacy. Today, we remember
#Zambia
’s Fourth Republican President, H.E Mr. Rupiah Bwezani Banda, and reflect on his rich legacy.
#RB
“Zambia is bankable and you President
@HHichilema
are bankable.”~ Africa Development Bank President
@akin_adesina
rehashing Zambia’s investment viability during his two day visit to
#Zambia
.
Africa is a safe, profitable and bankable investment destination. Incredible discussion with the President of the African Development Bank
@AfDB_Group
@akin_adesina
on transforming
#Africa
’s food systems and doing business in Africa.
#Zambia
is ready and open for business.
#NABA
Labour, land, capital & entrepreneurship are key factors of production & productivity underpinning our economy. On
#LabourDay
, we recognize the hardworking men & women for their immense labour contribution as we build a better
#Zambia
for all under Pres.
@HHichilema
’s leadership.
Amongst many highlights of Mwanawasa’s legacy, in 2004 Mwanawasa applied a series of austerity measures to cut spending and called on the international community to write off
#Zambia
’s external debt which placed a huge burden on the treasury.
Coupled with the commitment to…
At the behest of Pres.
@HHichilema
, yesterday the Delivery Unit convened the President’s wider - front line delivery team of all Cabinet Ministers &Permanent Secretaries to conduct the final validation of interventions the PDU will focus on. We have our work cut out Mr President.
This morning we attended a workshop for the newly created Presidential Delivery Unit whose aim is to get the job done & ensure service delivery trickles down to citizens across the country.
We’re in a hurry to deliver development to
#ThePeople
. 🇿🇲
#PDU
Mwanawasa promoted democracy, good governance and the rule of law, not of man. The presidency was the ultimate platform on which he enacted important values that he had formed since childhood and which today contribute to what defines his legacy.
#Zambia
’s Enterprise Nickel Project will be the largest nickel mine in
#Africa
and a top ten nickel mining company globally. Zambia continues to position itself as a hub for production of batteries of electric vehicles in line with the MoU recently signed with the DRC.
#ZambiaDRC
It’s a reflective week of memorials. Today we remember
#Zambia
’s second President, Dr. Fredrick Titus Jacob Chiluba who ironically died a day after Kaunda (in a different year), 18th June 2011. This year marks, 11 years since the passing of Pres. Chiluba, popularly known as FTJ.
Tiyende Pamodzi ndim’tima umo.
Tiyende Pamodzi ndim’tima umo.
A yuthi tiye Limbo moyo.
We continue to hold dear the vision of our forefathers; to forge ahead together, with one heart, for the greater good of our country. Happy
#KKDay
#Zambia
.
#KennethKaunda
#OneZambiaOneNation
A
@BankofZambia
graph on growth trends in real GDP as shared by President
@HHichilema
during today’s Press Conference. Graph shows a renewed positive growth projection, premised on measures & reforms that the government is undertaking since Pres. Hichilema took office.
#Zambia
This week President
@HHichilema
held a monthly Presidential Stock Take with respective ministries. The stock take further highlighted the need to work extremely harder and remain focused on achieving government priorities by checking in directly with teams responsible for…
In the last couple days,
@ZambiaPDU
has held its monthly Ministerial Checkins with respective Ministers ahead of the upcoming monthly Presidential Stock Take.
It continues to be a fascinating experience to see the government work culture start evolving to focus more on delivery
In the last couple days,
@ZambiaPDU
has held its monthly Ministerial Checkins with respective Ministers ahead of the upcoming monthly Presidential Stock Take.
It continues to be a fascinating experience to see the government work culture start evolving to focus more on delivery
As a self proclaimed conservationist and avid wildlife enthusiast, I would like to appreciate
#Zambia
’s extraordinary and unmatched wildlife on
#WorldWildlifeDay
!
In video: 12 lionesses and their cubs on a buffalo kill in
#SouthLuangwa
National Park, 25th November 2023.…
Mwanawasa’s government also initiated and implemented a number of important policy reforms such as decentralisation and an anti-corruption campaign.
Mwanawasa also prioritised food security by enhancing government support towards agriculture which turned out to be a success in…
Mwanawasa values include but are not limited to, the importance of family, community, a deep love for learning and capacity for effective and selfless leadership, loyalty to principle and moral wealth of character, including an aversion to corruption… Faith in fellow human…
So the 2022 Budget did not abolish payment of the mineral royalty. The Zambian government has continued and will continue to charge and collect mineral royalty in 2022 and beyond.
The glass ceilings are far from being smashed… yet alone, broken.
Very often women who lead are quickly painted to be aggressive and angry when our opposite sex counterparts who exhibit similar characteristics are praised as revolutionaries and heroes.
#SundayMusings
…
At the invitation of HRH, Paramount Chief Mpezeni, we graced the Nc’wala Ceremony, themed ‘Cultural Pride in Promoting Reconciliation for National Unity.
A vibrant display at Mthenguleni, of
#Zambia
’s diversity, rich culture & traditional heritage. 🇿🇲
#1Zambia1Nation1People
I welcome all International observers to the Republic of Somaliland for election monitoring.
Our nation is well-known for its democratic, free & fair elections and as we're going to the polls on Monday, I call the people of Somaliland to vote peacefully.
#SomalilandElections2021
Character, competence, capability and do or die courage! For a moment I thought a video of me that I didn’t make had gone viral but it’s actually my Nigerian sister, Special Advisor in the
@NGRPresident
,
@joduwole
whose words and sentiments I would like to take as my own in the…
Someone asked me the other day, what keeps me up at night other than my draft PhD proposal? Food insecurity & the social unrest that could arise in
#Africa
on account of climate change & persistently high youth unemployment rates.We need to do more.
#1mBy2021
#COP26
#Past3amSquad
“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”. ~ Ralph Emerson.
#WomenInBeef
#InspiredByGreatCattleMen
. Day well spent with Uncle Moffat.
“There can be no sound policy without sound data" ~ Mo Ibrahim
Thought provoking engagements at the 2023
#IGW
and intriguing data in the latest Ibrahim Index
#IIAG
, a tool that measures and monitors governance performance in African countries:
#MIFNairobi
That's a wrap! 👋🏿
Thanks to everyone who joined us in
#Nairobi
for the 2023
#IGW
over the past three days. We've loved sharing all these great moments and interesting discussions 🗣️ on
#GlobalAfrica
with you!
What was your favourite moment of the IGW?
ECONOMIC GROWTH FORUM - I am excited to announce
@MOFNPZambia
's ambition to establish an evidence lab in partnership with
@The_IGC
. Initiative aims to fortify data-driven decision-making by fostering collaboration between academia, govt. & pty sector. The lab will serve as a…
“I believe that we have reached a stage in life in the economic development of Africa where moving forward is perilous, moving backwards is cowardice
and standing still is suicidal but we must persevere because winners do not quit and quitters never win.” ~
Professor Lumumba
As if late calving was not headache enough...Got to experience a rejected calf from a first time mum & sort of struggled to teach the calf to bottle feed just so we don’t lose him. And in no time - I was being given cuddles and leg rubs in exchange for more milk.
#WomenInAg
♥️🐮
If this is a “second independence” as it is being referred to, humbled to have been part of the struggle as far back as when bandanas and MMD MPs like Hon. Ronnie Shikapwashya (in pic) existed, all the way to when things evolved to
#Bally
! We are truly our own liberators.
#Zambia
#ThisTimeLastYear
:we had changed gear & engaged in operation protect the vote!Registered to vote at a rural polling station in Keembe constituency, I had also registered as a local election monitor across the entire Chibombo district with access all the way to the results centre.
To be Chaired by President
@HHichilema
himself, the
#PPDforumZambia
will ensure an attractive, transparent, consistent, predictable & fair regulatory environment that promotes and creates shared value by creating a progressive investment environment.
#Zambia
During the visit to the University of Zambia yesterday, Pres.
@HHichilema
adopted his old university room (TP 5-11) & entire hostel block (TP 5 ) to be refurbished & maintained at his own cost in his capacity as a university alumnus, calling on other alumni to also participate.
#Zambia
’s 8th National Development Plan targets 10% annual growth for the agricultural sector, as well as an increase in exports to $2 billion by 2026 (up from $756.2 million in 2021).
La
#Zambie
et la
#RDC
ont signé aujourd'hui un accord de coopération pour établir une chaîne de valeur pour les secteurs des batteries électriques et de l'énergie propre, dans le but de créer des emplois et d'augmenter la production économique des deux pays.
#Afrique
#ZambieRDC
A reflective day as we remember the life and legacy of
#Zambia
’s First Republican President, Dr. Kenneth David Buchizya Kaunda. Amongst many other things, KK stood for peace, development & togetherness. A striking legacy to emulate.
#OneZambiaOneNation
#TiyendePamodziNdimutimaUmo
Many kids have been taken out of school due to
#COVID19
and the fear is that even more girls may never return. Here I share some thoughts on pre-covid, policy & legislative challenges surrounding the participation of girls in secondary school in
#Zambia
& what we can do about it.
"The policy design to increase the participation of girls in Zambia’s secondary school education system must be a home-grown, context-specific & a rigorous multidimensional approach, merging legislation & evidence-based policy" argues
@Chipokota
.
#SPPBlog
We want to be part of the solution in impending global food crisis.
#Zambia
is a land-linked country that wants to produce, process & distribute to local, regional & global markets.
#NombaTubombe
#ForThePeople
Young people have been at the forefront of
#ClimateAction
, generating positive solutions, advocating for climate justice and holding leaders to account.
We need national leaders need to follow this example and ensure the ambition and results we need, at
#COP26
and beyond.
As we mourn the late Honourable Sikota Wina, a freedom fighter and the last member of
#Zambia
’s first post independence Cabinet, Martin Luther King Jnr’s words ring loud, “we are [truly] made by history”. MHSRIP
To view Robert Mugabe simply as a hero or a tyrant does not do justice to his legacy. Liberator or dictator:
#Africa
’s political history can not be complete without reference to
#Mugabe
. Admired even by his adversaries - he clearly was much more. What courage comrade!
#RIPMugabe
.
The establishment of the
#AfCFTA
as part of the AU’s Agenda 2063 is projected to boost incomes in Africa by 7% by 2035.A significant & under-utilised investment opportunity.
#Zambia
’s neighbours represent an estimated market of 320 million people with pref access to COMESA &SADC.
With
#Zambia
’s ambitious target to produce 10 million tonnes of maize, one million tonnes of wheat and soybeans annually by 2027, the First Lady of Zambia
@MrsHichilema
is leading the way to encourage all of us, women, youth and the differently abled to improve productivity and
Visited Mpongwe, where we donated over 10,000kgs of seed & 120 bags of fertiliser to be distributed in Mpongwe, Masaiti & Lufwanyama Constituencies. Our donation will enable vulnerable households, headed by widows, the elderly & single mothers, this 2023/2024 farming season. 🇿🇲
@tgpollen
Quick-real time reaction and presence from highest level of government led by the Vice President, Madam Mutale Nalumango accompanied by Lusaka Province Minister, Sheal Mulyata, Minister of Energy, Peter Kapala & DMMU National Cordinator, Gabriel Pollen with ERB and ZEMA on site.
Consensus: “The process of abandoning all beliefs, principles, values, and policies in search of something in which no one believes, but to which no one objects; the process of avoiding the very issues that have to be solved, merely because you cannot get agreement on the way
Africa a driver of global change and the energy sector remains a key priority sector as Africa Development Bank President
@akin_adesina
emphasizes that, “electricity is like blood. If you have blood in your body you have life. If we have electricity then we are alive.”
#NABA
Yesterday, President
@HHichilema
officially launched the US$500m dewatering project at CNMC’s recently reopened Luanshya Copper Mines
#Shaft28
with the pumping of over 170million cubic meters of water projected to be completed by 2025/26.
Full operations are expected to start in…
In Luanshya, Copperbelt Province today, we officiated at the 2024 Tech Empowering Development Forum at
#CNMC
Group alongside CEO Mr. Wang Jingjun.
This Forum aims to deepen cooperation & explore opportunities in mining development to achieve mutually beneficial cooperation.🇿🇲
Over the years, we were beaten, we jumped wall fences, run& saw blood like scenes from Sarafina.We lost comrades to knife &gun wounds.We were undressed in full view of police but year in year out we didn’t relent until we protected the vote and delivered Pres.
@HHichilema
.
#Zambia
#BREAKING
- the govt of
#Zambia
has halted plans to build a hydropower dam across the Luangwa river - safeguarding benefits for
#wildlife
& people! 👏
Celebrating with the almost 200,000 people that added the voice to
@wwfzambia
and partners
#LuangwaRiver
campaign.
Amazing that there’s still such huge interest to invest in Africa. It says a lot despite all our shortfalls as a continent. We need to keep awake & smell that coffee! 🌍