@TravelCTM_UK £5250 for a family to quarantine yet you can't even confirm if we have a room 'til 24 hours b4 departure. We can't leave it this late to arrange covid tests in Malawi and can't reschedule flights at such late notice. Please get us confirmation earlier.
Working together to set a framework for growing Livingstone as a top, internationally competitive, destination to match the grandeur of the #MosioaTunya.
At the #DestinationLivingstone group meeting this morning - moving from planning to implementing.
@PEPZambia @DfidZambia
"Mobility is an important part of helping people access jobs, trade goods & get to education, health & other services. Bicycles are an under-used form of transportation" @markrichardson5 opening remarks at the launch of the buffalo bicycle rent & pay-as-you-go in #Lusaka
Launched today: @GretaThunberg presents a beautiful, powerful short film, calling for massive deployment of #NaturalClimateSolutions - essential for preventing climate breakdown. Made by the brilliant @tommustill. Find out more: #naturenow https://t.co/pIWUncwdvm
Pleased to meet with Chinese ambassador to Zambia yesterday with @ferguscd@SteveBeel to discuss UK China collaboration in Zambia including through PIGA initiative @ukinchina@DfidZambia
“Criminals should be scared of us...” Privilege watching Mary Chirwa DG Financial Intelligence Centre launch 2018 Trends Report. 33% increase to $520m suspicious transactions, corruption like bribery, public procurement v vulnerable. Applaud Govt’s support.
Opening remarks by DFID Zambia Head of Office Mark Richardson as we discuss the evaluation findings of the STOP Gender Based Violence programme. A #UKaid and #USAID funded programme
Great turnout at the inaugural impact investment roadshow in Kitwe. 60 SMEs came to learn more about @PEPZambia & @impactcapafrica and how they can access finance for business growth and innovation. Next up- Livingstone! @UKinZambia@DfidZambia
Hard to believe such amazing forest resources exist so close to central #lusaka. Unique value, but needs awareness and protection from across the city. Should be playground for all as well as Lusaka's green lungs but once gone, it won't return. #lusakaforestreserve#watersecurity
Busy weekend for our #PAYG bike pilot. After tech testing, 100 GPS-enabled 🚲 + smartphone + @SolarAid light + mobile money account hit #Zimba, southern #Zambia. 1st payments made by happy customers, keen to get cycling. @DfidZambia@PowerOfBicycles @namenesolar @DFID_Digital
My piece in the Mast newspaper on making Zambia inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities and how @UKinZambia working with Government of Zambia following #globaldisabilitysummit https://t.co/HDvxcxzsXd