16/06/2026
World Environment day 26 - So Kicks and Dinner formal goes 🤩🫣💚 Eco Champions turned up – Celebrating each stride taken towards Climate Action in Style Mosi-Oa-Tunya Green Marathon 2026
6th june 2026 Maramba River Lodge
Our Eco Champions, corporate partners, and distinguished guests turned up elegantly in formal dinner wear paired with kicks, creating a unique and vibrant atmosphere as we celebrated every stride taken towards climate action during the Mosi-Oa-Tunya Green Marathon Dinner Gala and Awards Ceremony with Mumba Yachi
The event was graced by the Southern Province Permanent Secretary, Dr. Namani Monze, who served as Guest of Honour. In his address, he commended all partners and emphasized the importance of collective action towards environmental conservation with corporates as community leaders, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions that promote human-elephant coexistence while ensuring the safety and well-being of communities living alongside wildlife.
He also thanked Mumba yachi for the great evening and his continued efforts through his music to market zambias cultural folklore and wished him well as he takes up launching his new album blue green centered on sustainanbility ( environmental conservation) as such leadership is exceptional when it comes to fighting climate change.
The Guest of Honour later presented awards to corporate partners championing green-smart communities through the Mosi-Oa-Tunya Green Marathon in partnership with Nyika Women's Green Foundation. Award recipients included Zambia Sugar Zanaco Izwe Zambia , Access Bank Zambia Limited Maramba River lodge , ZESCO, Booma Women Cooperative Zamtel, Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA), Livingstone Tourism Association, Mosi-Oa-Tunya Clinic, Zampost, ZITHS, Nemchem Zambia BigTree Beverages LTD Big and Yango Zambia
Special recognition was also given to participating corporates and organizations that supported the Green Expo and environmental initiatives, including MTN Zambia, ZNBS, Wilderness Safaris, and Delight Solar.
Awards were further presented to local authorities demonstrating commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement, namely Livingstone City Council, Mitete Town Council, Siavonga Town Council, and Chilanga Town Council.
The evening was attended by representatives from all partnering organizations, the representatives Embassy of the Czech Republic, and the Town Clerk of Livingstone City Council Ms Sombo Kawilila among other distinguished guests, making the celebration a true reflection of the power of partnerships in advancing climate action and building green-smart communities.
Together, we are proving that environmental stewardship is not just a responsibility but a movement driven by collaboration, innovation, and collective action.
Ministry of Green Economy and Environment - Zambia
Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development-Zambia