Chali Chisala Selisho

[James Wakiaga @wakiaga]

Looking across Africa today, you can see the future of the global economy and a generation already building it.

Honoured to joining opening of this crucial platform — the #AfricaImpactSummit2026 in Zambia. 🌍🇿🇲

[Barnabas | CoreRise Global @YanshiyiBarnab1]

@DevelopmentMin @UyangaG Strengthening ASM through digital tools can improve compliance, traceability, and access to responsible mineral markets are key pillars of sustainable mineral sector development.

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

Speaking up against corruption should be safe.

Today, UNDP joins @ACCZambia to develop Standard Operating Procedures for Zambia’s Online Anonymous Whistleblower System, strengthening accountability, #whistleblower protection and public trust.

#SDG16

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

Measuring impact or just reporting it?🤔

Join @timbuktooAfrica in Lusaka for an exclusive Impact Measurement & Management workshop, 1 day before @AFimpactsummit.

Designed for DFIs, pension funds & C-suite leaders moving beyond ESG

📅9 June
🔗Register: https://t.co/6GbrWoS57p

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

Day 2️⃣: Inception workshop for Zambia's ASM Digital Administration System wrapped.

We are with @ZambiaMines and the Mineral Regulatory Commission mapping out what comes next for #ASM. This means:

✅faster service
✅clearer oversight
✅and REAL access for small-scale miners🇿🇲

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

🚀@MukubaUniPod turns 2 this year + the numbers speak for themselves!

📊520+ applications
📊250+ innovators supported
📊13 programs run
📊10 partnerships established

Explore the Pod's stories alongside stories from @UniPodLS_Sebopi + #UnipodMauritanie
🔗https://t.co/yZBFYDjfDc

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

From policy to practice.

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s conversation on advancing #SDG localisation in Zambia. Stronger local systems are central to delivering real, lasting impact.

🔗Read the blog to learn: https://t.co/oeiAzg6NOX

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

🇿🇲’s Mental Health crisis is growing but so is youth action.

Cases: 19K (2021) ➡️ 32K (2024)
🧠 1 in 3 adolescents affected
🏥 1 mental health worker per 100K

That’s why the Youth Mental Health & NCD Champion Platform matters, leading awareness & fighting stigma.

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

🔴We are live!

Exploring how Zambia is translating decentralisation into real development outcomes through stronger local systems, better data, and more effective financing.

📅24 March 2026
🕘09:00 – 10:30 CAT
Join: https://t.co/DzQdV4RFX5

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

Today we celebrate #YouthDay2026 🇿🇲

A day to honour the young people whose courage shaped Zambia’s freedom + to recognise the generations of youth continuing to drive innovation and change.

We are committed to creating opportunities for young people to #AriseandSoar!

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

Historic day in Zambia! 🇿🇲

Today we are launching an initiative that sparks hope, inspires action & propels Zambia forward! 🚀

@UNDPAfrica is proud to have walked this path with Govt of Zambia, blending heritage and youthful innovation to build a vibrant national brand.

[UNDP Africa @UNDPAfrica]

👏🏾Congratulations Zambia on launching an initiative that will shape a distinctive national identity & a consistent, unified narrative across sectors.

#BrandZambia reflects the country’s development ambitions, and @UNDP is proud to support this journey.

[Ahunna Eziakonwa @ahunnaeziakonwa]

👏Kudos to Zambia for the launch of #BrandZambia🇿🇲

Until the lion tells its own story, the hunt will always glorify the hunter

What began as a conversation I had w/ President @HHichilema in 2024 is now a united effort to project Zambia’s authentic voice to the🌍
#ZambiaMovesYou

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

It’s Youth Week! 🎊

HR Associate Mailesi Gatsi joined a dynamic Career Fair panel discussing Mental Health, Resilience, Workplace Well-Being, Coping with Career Pressure & Youth Support Systems.

Building healthier workplaces & stronger support for young professionals.

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

Graduation Day!

30 women & youth from across 🇿🇲 have completed intensive training in gemstone value addition turning raw stones into market-ready jewellery.

Thru the @DevelopmentMin, UNDP is strengthening skills, entrepreneurship & inclusive livelihoods in the gemstone sector

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

Deputy ResRep @lrudasingwa joined a High Level Segment at #COP30 to support @ZambiaMGEE Minister Mike Mposha who delivered a keynote address on Zambia’s climate commitments.
@UNDP also took part in the “From Vision to Action” event by @ndcpartnership highlighting 🇿🇲’s NDC 3.0

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

Voices of Specialists Reviewing the #2026budget

The Government has an ambitious target of 6.34% growth, which is good — you don’t want to under-target. If you set an ambitious target, then you work your way back to achieve
it.” – Ojijo Odhiambo, Senior Economist, UNDP Zambia

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

#Partnerships4Development!
We have joined forces with @Shopritezambia to strengthen the Supplier Development Programme (SDP).

👏 Shoprite has shown leadership by opening its value chain to local SMEs creating space for growth, resilience & regional trade.

[UN Zambia @UNZambia]

Championing youth leadership & creating platforms to empower the next gen: Great engagement by UNESCO’s @Alicesaili & @chal_zed of UNDP with female students from UNZA & other universities on “Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges.” Powerful initiative by UNZA YUNA & Copper Rose.

[UNDP Zambia @UNDPZambia]

170 youth-led MSMEs, 10 finalists and now 5 winners!

Congratulations:
🚀Yaaka Investments
🚀Uniplexity AI
🚀 Tiyeni Mobility
🚀Zambian ARTS Publishing House
🚀3D Protosign Manufacturing

Their dedication + ingenuity demonstrates the potential for youths to shape 🇿🇲's future!