UK in Zambia

31/10/2026

🦇 From Britain’s woodlands to Zambia’s skies, AI is helping us understand and protect some of nature’s most remarkable wildlife.

In the UK, scientists have used AI to analyse an incredible 98 million bat calls across 310 woodlands, transforming the scale at which biodiversity can be monitored.

Here in Zambia, we know a thing or two about bats! 🇬🇧🇿🇲 Every year, vast numbers of straw-coloured fruit bats gather at Kasanka National Park, creating one of the world’s great natural spectacles. Scientists have also used AI and camera technology at Kasanka to monitor this extraordinary population more accurately.

A fantastic example of the shared interests between the UK and Zambia: science, technology, conservation and protecting our natural world.

And perhaps an opportunity for even more UK-Zambia collaboration in the future. 🌍🤝

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqm24kgr1jz4o

Some of Britain's rarest and most threatened bats have been recorded in the south-west of England.

29/10/2026

🏆⚽ Congratulations, Harry Kane from UKinZambia!

Harry Kane has been crowned the 2026 Ballon d'Or winner, becoming the first English player in 25 years to receive football’s most prestigious individual honour.

From his leadership as England captain to an outstanding season for club and country, this is a remarkable achievement and a testament to hard work, dedication and excellence.

Football has a special way of bringing people together, from the UK to Zambia and across the world, and we are delighted to celebrate this historic moment.

Congratulations, Harry! 🏆👏

28/10/2026

🌍 Lusaka is at the centre of an important global conversation on reproductive health this week. 🌍

In recognition of Zambia’s commitment to improving access to lifesaving reproductive health commodities, Lusaka is hosting the biannual Steering Committee of the UNFPA Zambia Supplies Partnership, bringing together partners working to strengthen sexual and reproductive health and rights.

The British High Commission was pleased to join the conversation, including a civil society panel on ‘resilience in an era of global transitions’.

This reflects the UK’s modern approach to development: working in partnership with countries like Zambia to build stronger, more sustainable health systems and support the transition towards more sustainable financing.

At the UN General Assembly last month, the UK announced £254 million for reproductive health supplies. This will help make voluntary family planning possible for more than 15 million women each year and could prevent 14 million unintended pregnancies and over 35,000 maternal deaths by 2028.

The Supplies Partnership is helping countries such as Zambia strengthen health systems by improving supply chains, advancing policy, diversifying financing and expanding access to quality-assured contraceptives and maternal health medicines.

27/10/2026

The Government of Zambia continues to make progress in building Zambia's Ebola preparedness.

Today, the Hon Minister of Health visited the Infectious Disease Isolation Facility in Mwembeshi to assess the site ahead of refurbishment. He was joined by Ministry of Health Zambia, Zambia National Public Health Institute, World Health Organization Zambia, Africa CDC and staff from the British High Commission.

The UK remains committed to supporting GRZ-led emergency preparedness and response.

24/10/2026

🇿🇲🇬🇧 Yesterday, we celebrated Zambia’s 62nd Independence Day!

An evening filled with joy, music, vibrant culture and togetherness as we celebrated Zambia’s rich heritage

Happy Independence Day, Zambia! 🎉

24/10/2026

Happy 62nd Independence Day to the Republic of Zambia 🇿🇲🎉

16/10/2026

The UK and Zambia are strengthening their partnership on tax cooperation.

Stronger tax systems are key to unlocking investment, driving economic growth and supporting Zambia’s development.

This week: Zambia and the UK co-hosted 28 tax leaders from 21 countries across the Commonwealth for the 2026/27 Commonwealth Tax Administrators Senior Leadership Programme.

Yesterday evening, British High Commissioner Rebecca Terzeon hosted a drinks reception for delegates at her Residence in Lusaka.

This programme is a reminder of one of the Commonwealth's greatest strengths: the ability to bring together people from different countries, different systems and different experiences, united by a commitment to stronger public institutions and better outcomes for citizens.

The UK, through His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, and Zambia, through the Zambia Revenue Authority, have signed an extension to their Memorandum of Understanding on tax cooperation. Our shared focus remains clear: building fair, predictable and effective tax systems that encourage investment, mobilise domestic revenue and help deliver better public services.

Together, we are supporting Zambia’s agenda and ensuring economic growth creates opportunities for all.

13/10/2026

Every girl in Zambia should have the freedom to learn, thrive and choose her own future.
This , we celebrated Zambia’s girls and those working to protect their rights and expand their opportunities.

The UK is proud to support Zambia in tackling some of the barriers that can hold girls back. Through GEWEL II, support is helping vulnerable adolescent girls remain in secondary education, improving school retention and reducing dropout.

The UK supports work to strengthen the role of social protection in tackling child marriage, recognising the links between poverty, economic insecurity, girls leaving school and early marriage.

Check out the FCDO’s 2026 International Strategic Framework on Women and Girls which sets out a vision in which every woman and girl can realise her rights and freedoms, access equal opportunities and live with dignity

Because when girls have greater voice, choice, opportunity and safety, Zambia is stronger.

09/10/2026

🇿🇲 Today, British High Commissioner Rebecca Terzeon was pleased to attend the Official Opening of the 14th National Assembly.

Parliament is at the heart of Zambia’s democracy, playing a vital role in representing the people, shaping legislation and holding government to account.

Parliament’s role in holding government to account is strengthened when MPs from across the political spectrum can scrutinise and debate, institutions are independent and tranparent, and the media can investigate and report freely.

As Zambia begins a new five-year parliamentary term, the UK looks forward to working with Zambia to advance the agenda, strengthen our partnership and support shared ambitions for economic growth, investment and opportunities that benefit the people of both countries. 🇬🇧🤝🇿🇲

09/10/2026

🌍 London: connecting African ambition to global opportunity.

Airtel Money’s listing on the London Stock Exchange highlights the UK’s important role as a gateway for African businesses seeking access to global capital.

As Africa’s digital economy continues to grow, London offers opportunities to attract investment, scale innovation and unlock economic growth across the continent, including Zambia. 🇬🇧🇿🇲

Read more in CNBC Africa

https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/london-calling-airtel-moneys-london-listing-reminds-that-london-is-the-gateway-for-africa-to-global-capital/

When a company chooses where to list, it is making a statement about where it considers its growth ambitions will be best supported. That is why Airtel Money’s decision to pursue a listing on the London Stock Exchange is significant. Of course, it is an important milestone for the company itself, ...