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20/06/2026

Zambia High Commission Mission Staff participating in the Africa Day

The Zambia High Commission joined 12 other African Missions in a showcase of Food, Art and Culture.Africa Day Cultural ...
20/06/2026

The Zambia High Commission joined 12 other African Missions in a showcase of Food, Art and Culture.

Africa Day Cultural Show is an initiative of the African Group of Ambassadors and High Commissioners in Gaborone to commemorate Africa Freedom Day which falls on 25th May every year.

This year's celebration was officiated by the Botswana Minister of International Relations Dr. Phenyo Butale at The National Museum.

The staff at the Zambia High Commision led by the High Commissioner Ms. Pamela M. Chisanga participated in a dance to promote Zambia's diverse cultural dances

18/06/2026

PRESS RELEASE - BOTSWANA HOSTS AFRICA DAY CELEBRATIONS IN GABORONE

GABORONE, 18th June 2026: The Ministry of International Relations will host the Africa Day Celebrations in collaboration with the Africa Group Missions accredited to the Republic of Botswana, on the 19th June 2026, at the National Museum and Arts Gallery in Gaborone. The event will be held under the theme, “Sixty-Three Years of Unity, Integration and Development: Let’s Celebrate Together.”

Africa Day is commemorated annually to mark the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 25th May 1963. The day celebrates the ideals of Pan-Africanism, the Continent’s shared heritage and solidarity among African nations.

This year’s commemorative event will among others, provide the opportunity to raise awareness about the Continent’s transformation agenda of advancing peace, stability and prosperity as envisioned in Agenda 2063. It will also provide a platform for sharing and celebrating the rich and diverse African cultures and cuisine.

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Today, the Mission, represented by the First Secretary Economic, Ms. Mundia Mukumbuta participated in a workshop facilit...
17/06/2026

Today, the Mission, represented by the First Secretary Economic, Ms. Mundia Mukumbuta participated in a workshop facilitated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under the Enhancing Capacities of Young Women and Youth-Led Enterprises for Regional Trade (ECoWYERT) Project.

An initiative designed to strengthen the capacities of women- and youth-owned Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with particular focus on young women in rural and peri-urban areas, to harness opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for income generation, job creation, and poverty reduction.

Through targeted interventions, the project seeks to enhance the productive and entrepreneurial capabilities of women- and youth-led enterprises while supporting their integration into regional value chains, primarily through aggregation mechanisms.

The five-year project (2026–2030), implemented by UNDP in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the COMESA Federation for Women in Business (COMFWB), the Trade and Development Fund (TDF), the International Trade Centre (ITC), and the Better than Cash Alliance (BTCA), will be implemented across six countries: Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

The workshop provided a valuable platform to explore potential collaboration with the Allied Commodity Exchange (ACE), a joint Zambia–Botswana initiative that is approaching operationalisation. Once launched, ACE is expected to address some of the challenges identified in the ECoWYERT country scan findings by providing a structured trading platform that complements the project’s implementation objectives and supports greater participation in regional value chains.

As the ACE project enters its final stages, the Mission remains committed to supporting and facilitating engagements towards its operationalisation, recognising the strategic value of the initiative in advancing shared economic interests between Zambia and Botswana. In the broader context, the Mission views ACE as an important mechanism for strengthening regional trade integration and contributing meaningfully to the objectives of the AfCFTA

BMX CEO Pays Courtesy Call on the Zambia Mission to Strengthen ACE CollaborationThe Chief Executive Officer of the newly...
10/06/2026

BMX CEO Pays Courtesy Call on the Zambia Mission to Strengthen ACE Collaboration

The Chief Executive Officer of the newly launched Botswana Mercantile Exchange (BMX), accompanied by members of the management team, paid a courtesy call on the High Commission of the Republic of Zambia in Gaborone.
During the meeting, the High Commissioner congratulated the CEO on his appointment and commended the successful launch of BMX.

The Mission further provided an overview of the progress made by Zambia and Botswana in advancing the establishment of the Allied Commodity Exchange (ACE), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing commodity trading and market integration between the two countries.

The Mission reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the development and operationalisation of ACE and expressed its readiness to continue working closely with BMX and the forthcoming Zambia Mercantile Exchange (ZMX), which is expected to serve, alongside BMX, as a key vehicle for driving the implementation of the Allied Commodity Exchange.

Both the Mission and BMX acknowledged the significant opportunities that ACE presents for promoting regional trade, improving market access for producers and traders, and strengthening economic cooperation between Zambia and Botswana. The parties emphasized the importance of expediting ongoing preparatory work to facilitate the successful operationalisation and eventual launch of the exchange.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to deepening collaboration and maintaining momentum towards the realization of the Allied Commodity Exchange.


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The High Commissioner Ms Pamela M Chisanga signed the Book of Condolences in honor of His Excellency Manuel Domingos Aug...
10/06/2026

The High Commissioner Ms Pamela M Chisanga signed the Book of Condolences in honor of His Excellency Manuel Domingos Augusto, former Minister of External Relations of the Republic of Angola.

President Kenneth Kaunda waving at children during Botswana’s 20th Independence Anniversary in Gaborone. 🇿🇲🇧🇼📷- Botswan...
04/06/2026


President Kenneth Kaunda waving at children during Botswana’s 20th Independence Anniversary in Gaborone.

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Earlier today, the Mission, represented by Deputy High Commissioner Mr. Potipher Tembo and First Secretary (Economic) Ms...
03/06/2026

Earlier today, the Mission, represented by Deputy High Commissioner Mr. Potipher Tembo and First Secretary (Economic) Ms. Mundia Mukumbuta, met with the Founder of Change Africa Botswana, Mr. Kaene Disepo, to discuss Botswana Energy Week 2026, scheduled for 26–28 November 2026 and expected to attract over 2,000 delegates, including Policymakers, Investors, and Energy sector stakeholders from across the region.

The meeting underscored the importance of the energy sector as a key driver of economic growth, industrialization, and regional integration, and highlighted the event's potential to promote investment, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in the energy sector.

The Mission reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Zambia's participation in the event and facilitating engagement that strengthens bilateral cooperation between Zambia and Botswana, while advancing regional energy and economic development objectives within SADC.

The long-awaited Business-to-Business (B2B) Forum is finally underway in Francistown, where the Zambia Mission Staff, le...
27/05/2026

The long-awaited Business-to-Business (B2B) Forum is finally underway in Francistown, where the Zambia Mission Staff, led by Her Excellency the High Commissioner, Ms. Pamela M. Chisanga are actively participating in this important bilateral engagement platform.

The B2B Forum, facilitated by the Mission in partnership with Business Botswana and held on the sidelines of the Northern Trade Fair, has brought together a diverse range of stakeholders from both Zambia and Botswana.

The gathering serves as a strategic platform for businesses, investors, and policymakers to deliberate on strengthening commercial partnerships and enhancing regional economic cooperation.

The forum highlighted the critical role of the private sector in driving economic growth, trade expansion, job creation, and industrial development within the two neighbouring countries. Participants emphasized the importance of creating stronger business linkages, improving market access, and promoting investment opportunities that can contribute to sustainable economic transformation for both Zambia and Botswana.

The first half of the forum featured insightful presentations and remarks from several distinguished speakers, including Mr. Jito Kayumba, who is the Assistant to his Execellency Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, the President of Business Botswana Mr. Neo Nwako, Her Excellency the High Commissioner Ms. Pamela Chisanga, and Botswana Stock Exchange CEO Mr. Aupa Monyatsi. Representatives from the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) also delivered presentations outlining investment prospects and collaborative opportunities available in both countries.

The speakers collectively underscored the need to deepen bilateral trade relations, encourage cross-border investments, and leverage the strong historical and economic ties between Zambia and Botswana. They further noted that enhanced collaboration between the private sectors of both nations would stimulate innovation, facilitate knowledge exchange, increase competitiveness, and contribute to regional economic integration under frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The B2B Forum is expected to unlock new opportunities for partnerships in sectors such as mining, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, energy, and financial services, while also strengthening networks among entrepreneurs and business leaders from the two countries.

26/05/2026

The Zambia High Commission in Botswana, in partnership with Business Botswana will be hosting a Business-to-Business Forum from 27th to 28th May, 2026 in Francistown, on the sidelines of the Northern Trade Fair.
27 Small to Medium Scale Businesses from Zambia are expected to travel to Francistown and will engage with their counterparts in Botswana to explore business partnerships.


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