GIZ Zambia

14/05/2026

13/05/2026

🎓🔧 Plumbing skills for Zambia’s future

We are proud to see the successful launch of Zambia’s first-ever Competence Based Education and Training (CBET) in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting by Lusaka Vocational and Technical College and its industry partners Industrial Plumbers Zambia, Calvert Plumbing and Property Maintenance Limited, and Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company. This is a major step towards more practical, industry-relevant training that better prepares young people for the world of work.

By providing hands-on dual learning and competency-based training, Zambia’s TVET sector and plumbing industry are investing in a generation of professionals equipped not only with knowledge, but with the practical skills needed to thrive.

The Germany-funded THRIVE II project supports the dual CBET in Plumbing and Pipe Fitting to advance skills development that responds directly to market needs and strengthens pathways to employment in Zambia’s water sector and beyond. 💧👷🏽‍♀️👷🏽‍♂️

👏 Congratulations to LVTC and its industry partners on this historic achievement and on leading the way in shaping a more skilled and job-ready workforce.



German Embassy Lusaka

Skills Advisory Group for Water Supply and Sanitation Lusaka Water Supply & Sanitation Company Ministry of Technology and Science - Zambia Teveta Zambia

12/05/2026

Who's joining the screening of this movie tomorrow at Alliance Française de Lusaka?

Being friends in difficult times! 🤝

What happens when enemies choose humanity over war?

🎬 Join us this Wednesday, May 13th, for a special screening of Joyeux Noël — telling the true story of a Christmas Truce during WWI in 1914, when opposing soldiers laid down their arms to share songs & moments of peace. 🎄🎵❤️

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion on friendship in testing times & similar moments of unity and reconciliation in African history.

And yes — there’ll also be delicious German and French delicacies for everyone to enjoy! 🥐🥨🍷

📆 Wednesday 13th May | 17:30hrs
🎫 Free Entrance
📍 Alliance Française de Lusaka
📞 [email protected] | +260 97 5956462

Come for the film. Stay for the conversation.

11/05/2026

👏🌟 The wind beneath our wings: Celebrating the colleagues that make it happen!

Today, we celebrate the incredible colleagues who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our Water and Energy Cluster running smoothly.

From driving, coordinating logistics, 🚗📦 to setting up events 🎤🪑 and ensuring every detail is in place ✅; your dedication makes our work possible.

Your commitment, teamwork, and can-do spirit are the quiet force behind the successful delivery of our activities. 💧⚡

🙌 Thank you for your reliability
🤝 Thank you for your support
⭐ Thank you for being an essential part of our success

You may work behind the scenes, but your impact is always front and centre. 🌟

German Embassy Lusaka

08/05/2026

🇩🇪 + 🇿🇲 = shared prosperity 🎊🎉

07/05/2026

🎉 ENTERPRISE Zambia 2.0 is proud to be part of Impact Capital Africa (ICA) InvestFest! ✨

Today, we are connecting with investors, entrepreneurs and partners to showcase opportunities driving sustainable growth in Zambia’s agri-food sector along the Lobito Corridor. 🌱🤝

Co-funded by the European Union and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), ENTERPRISE Zambia 2.0 supports agribusiness growth through technical assistance, strategic partnerships and grant funding opportunities that empower agribusinesses, women and youth. 👏

We look forward to building partnerships that unlock investment, expand market access and strengthen Zambia’s agricultural future. 🚜🌾

06/05/2026

🌍💧 Zambia reaffirms commitment to sustainable land and water management

The 🇿🇲Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting Zambia’s natural resources, with a strong call for better coordination and policy alignment to tackle growing environmental challenges.

Speaking at a stakeholder validation workshop in Lusaka yesterday, on behalf of Secretary to the Cabinet Mr. Patrick Kangwa, the Permanent Secretary, Management Development Division - Cabinet Office, Mr. Alfred Sakwiya emphasised that safeguarding forests, catchments, wetlands, and rivers is critical for both present and future generations.

The process, supported by the 🇪🇺European Union, 🇩🇪Germany and 🇸🇪Sweden funded AWARE 2.0 project, focused on refining and validating key issues and actionable recommendations aimed at strengthening environmental governance and improve institutional efficiency.

📊 Key focus areas:

👉🏽Ensure alignment with Zambia’s national priorities on food, water, and energy security while strengthening resilience of communities against climate shocks
👉🏽Reduced duplication of effort across institutions
👉🏽More effective and coordinated environmental governance

Meanwhile, the Programme Manager at the Swedish Embassy, Antonia Grönvall-Kumwenda, highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change, deforestation, and unsustainable land use.

🌱 The message is clear:

Stronger governance today results in resilient ecosystems, food security, and sustainable growth.

European Union in Zambia German Embassy Lusaka Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka

05/05/2026

Proud moment for youth empowerment in the water sector! 💧👏

Nkana Water was recognised with the Outstanding Internship Award, among other accolades, at the recent water sector report event in Lusaka.

Congratulations to Nkana Water for leading the way!

04/05/2026

Curious about how Water Operator Partnerships (WOPs) are transforming water services in Chisamba District of Zambia? 💧

Watch this short, engaging video featuring popular Zambian young influencer Mark as he breaks it down in a simple and relatable way. 🎥

▶️ Learn what WOPs are
▶️ See why they matter
▶️ Discover their impact on communities

The WOPs, are implemented under the 🇪🇺EU and 🇩🇪Germany funded NEWZA programme.

Hit play and get informed!

European Union in Zambia German Embassy Lusaka
GELSENWASSER Emschergenossenschaft und Lippeverband
Lukanga Water Supply & Sanitation Company Limited

30/04/2026

𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮!

The SWITCH to Circular Economy (SWITCH-2-CE in ESA) programme has officially entered its implementation phase, marking an important step towards advancing sustainable and resource-efficient economies across the region.

The project was launched in Lusaka on 21st April by the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, together with the European Union, GIZ and Expertise France. The event brought together participants from across the 13 Member States from the region, including representatives from government, regulatory bodies, the private sector, development partners, and civil society.

This milestone is the beginning of a shared effort to advance an inclusive circular economy across Eastern and Southern Africa, which depends on collaboration across borders and sectors.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿?

• The SWITCH-2-CE in ESA programme is a regional initiative co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), supporting countries in their transition to more sustainable and resource-efficient economies
• It focuses on strengthening policy frameworks, increasing private sector engagement, and promoting sustainable production and consumption
• Key priority areas include plastics and packaging, as well as electronic and e-waste value chains

Sustainable transformation doesn’t happen in isolation. It is built through partnerships, shared responsibility and long-term cooperation. The SWITCH-2-CE in ESA creates a platform to exchange perspectives, align priorities and identify concrete opportunities for collaboration across the region.

European Union in Zambia German Embassy Lusaka Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Expertise France Ministry of Green Economy and Environment - Zambia

29/04/2026

🌍 GIZ remains committed to supporting community-driven efforts to address the triple challenge of HIV infections, teenage pregnancies, and gender-based violence among young people.

Through dialogues, communities are bringing different generations together to reflect on culture, challenge harmful practices, and take collective action.

💡 The result? Real commitments —from strengthening by-laws to address child marriage, raising the age of initiation to 18 years, promoting positive masculinity, and improving access to youth-friendly SRHR services— communities are ensuring young people are healthy, safe, and empowered.