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28/05/2026

FIFA CONGRATULATES CHAKATAZYA ON FAZ GENERAL SECRETARY APPOINTMENT

By MENACC Staffer
FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström has congratulated newly appointed Football Association of Zambia General Secretary Charles Chakatazya, pledging the world body’s support as he takes up his new role.

In a congratulatory letter to Chakatazya, Grafström said FIFA was looking forward to working closely with the new FAZ boss.

“Please allow me to extend my warmest congratulations on your recent appointment as General Secretary of the Football Association of Zambia,” Grafström wrote. “This marks an exciting new chapter for Zambian football and I have no doubt that your leadership and commitment will bring a lot to the federation and to the development of the game across the country.”

He added: “Please know that my team and I are here to support you in any way we can. I'm very much looking forward to working closely together and building a strong collaboration in the years ahead.”

Chakatazya was appointed FAZ General Secretary on Sunday, taking over from Machacha Shepande who steps aside on mutual terms. The appointment signals a fresh start for the association’s secretariat as Zambia continues to build on recent successes of the men’s and women’s national teams.

The new general secretary brings extensive club football experience, having previously served as Chief Executive Officer at Nkana FC, Kabwe Warriors, and Napsa Stars. His background is expected to strengthen FAZ’s engagement with clubs and stakeholders at all levels of the game.

Football stakeholders have welcomed FIFA’s endorsement, saying Chakatazya’s administrative experience will be key in driving development programs, compliance, and growth of the sport domestically.

This is according to a posting on the FAZ page.

28/05/2026

NFNC: ONE IN THREE ZAMBIAN CHILDREN STUNTED AS WORLD NUTRITION DAY IS MARKED

By MENACC Staffer
The National Food and Nutrition Commission has warned that malnutrition remains a major public health and development challenge in Zambia, with about one in three children stunted, limiting their growth and future productivity.

In a statement marking World Nutrition Day on May 28, 2026, the NFNC said the country risks missing its national target of reducing stunting to 15% by 2030 without urgent and sustained action.

This year’s commemoration is held under the theme _“Shaping the Future of Joint Nutrition Actions in a Changing World: Discover the Power of Nutrition.”

NFNC Executive Director Dr. Muntanga Kampengele Mapani said good nutrition is the foundation of national development, education, and resilience against climate and economic shocks.

“Nutrition is far more than the absence of hunger. It is the fuel for our economy and the foundation of our children’s education,” Dr. Mapani said.

The Commission emphasized that the “Power of Nutrition” lies in deliberate choices that prioritize dietary diversity and quality, not just calories. It called for strengthened collaboration and collective responsibility across government, communities, traditional and religious leaders, media, private sector and partners.

To mark the day, NFNC outlined high-impact interventions including:
1. Investing across the life cycle: Exclusive breastfeeding, appropriate complementary feeding, and micronutrient supplementation for women and children.
2. Harnessing local foods: Promoting climate-resilient crops like millet, sorghum, legumes, small animals, insects and seasonal vegetables to improve diets and withstand climate variability.
3. Combating the triple burden: Addressing stunting, micronutrient deficiencies, and the rising burden of overweight and obesity through integrated approaches in health, agriculture, education, water, sanitation and social protection.

The NFNC reaffirmed its mandate to provide technical leadership, coordinate national efforts and advise government on evidence-based nutrition practices. It also urged increased and sustained financing for nutrition programmes, especially in high-burden provinces.

“As we commemorate World Nutrition Day 2026, let us commit to working together so that every Zambian has access to adequate, safe and nutritious food. The time to act together is now,” Dr. Mapani said.
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27/05/2026

ECZ DISMISSES “FALSE AND MALICIOUS” CLAIMS ON BRIAN MUNDUBILE DISQUALIFICATION

By MENACC Staffer
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has dismissed as “false, reckless and malicious” social media claims that it intends to ban, sanction or disqualify Patriotic Front presidential candidate Mr. Brian Mundubile and his running mate Mr. Makebi Zulu.

In a statement, the ECZ said the allegations circulating on the Patriotic Front page are “complete fabrications” and should be treated with contempt.

“The Commission wishes to remind the public that the Chairperson of the ECZ, acting as Returning Officer for the Presidential Election, officially declared Mr. Brian Mundubile and Mr. Makebi Zulu as duly nominated Presidential Candidate and running mate respectively in accordance with the Constitution and electoral laws of Zambia during the just-ended nomination process,” read the statement signed by Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro.

The Commission said at no point did the Chairperson, Mrs. Mwangala Zaloumis, direct any action or sanction against the candidates as falsely alleged. It added that claims about church services, funeral gatherings and supposed campaign violations being used to reverse the nomination are “entirely fictitious and have never been issued by the ECZ”.

“It is therefore dishonest and irresponsible for anyone to manufacture stories suggesting that the Commission is secretly seeking grounds to reverse that lawful process,” the statement said.

The ECZ expressed concern over what it called a growing tendency by certain political actors to abuse social media to spread lies aimed at misleading the public, undermining confidence in the electoral process and dragging independent constitutional institutions into partisan propaganda.

“The ECZ will not allow its name, integrity and constitutional mandate to be abused by individuals seeking political mileage through falsehoods and manufactured controversy,” Mr. Kasaro said.

The Commission urged members of the public to ignore the fake claims and rely only on official statements issued through verified ECZ communication platforms.

27/05/2026

ZEMA OPENS WORKSHOP FOR NEW STATE OF ENVIRONMENT OUTLOOK REPORT

By MENACC Staffer
The Zambia Environmental Management Agency has opened a two-day stakeholder consultation workshop at Mika Lodge in Lusaka to guide the development of the country’s next State of Environment Outlook Report.

The workshop, which runs from May 27 to May 28, 2026, is bringing together government institutions, experts, and development partners to align national priorities and set a clear roadmap for the report’s completion.

Under the Environmental Management Act No. 12 of 2011, ZEMA is mandated to publish a comprehensive environmental assessment every five years. Zambia has produced five State of Environment reports since 1990, but the upcoming edition will be the first since the last update in 2017.

Acting Director General, Christopher Kanema, who opened the meeting, described the report as a “strategic instrument” for evidence-based planning, transparency, and accountability. He stressed that its success will depend on “collective ownership” and sustained coordination across institutions.

“This document is intended to be comprehensive, credible, and policy-relevant. It will guide Zambia’s sustainable development agenda and reinforce our commitment to international frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals,” Mr. Kanema said.

ZEMA said the new SoE Outlook Report will provide updated data on the state of Zambia’s air, water, land, forests, and biodiversity. The findings are expected to inform policy decisions and strengthen environmental governance as the country pursues its green growth agenda.

The agency is working with diverse partners and experts to ensure the report reflects current environmental challenges and opportunities.

26/05/2026

WORLD BANK UNITES ZAMBIA, MALAWI TO BUILD PUBLIC TRUST IN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

By MENACC Staffer
The World Bank has brought together communication teams from Zambia and Malawi in Lilongwe for a high-level Strategic Communication Meeting aimed at strengthening public trust and transparency in the delivery of development programmes.

The 2-day meeting, which opened on Monday, has drawn communication and Project Implementation Unit officials from both countries. From Zambia, key institutions participating include the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, Ministry of Energy, Ministries of Education, Tourism, Commerce, Water and Sanitation Development, and Health. Also represented are ZESCO Limited, the Rural Electrification Authority, GEWEL, and the Public Private Dialogue Forum.

The training focuses on practical skills to improve how development projects engage the public. Key areas include strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, results storytelling, reputational and crisis communication, environmental risk communication, social media strategy, and the use of Artificial Intelligence tools to improve messaging effectiveness.

World Bank officials said the platform is designed to promote knowledge exchange between Zambia and Malawi while strengthening government capacity to communicate ministerial programmes and national priorities.

“The outcome we expect is improved public trust and stronger stakeholder engagement in development programmes,” a World Bank representative said during the opening session.

Speaking on the sidelines of the meeting, Principal Public Relations Officer in the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, Ms. Harriet Malambo Chimuka, said Zambia remains committed to strengthening communication systems that support the green growth agenda.

Zambia’s delegation also includes Mr. Creavat Chituta, Communications Officer for the Eastern Province Jurisdictional Sustainable Landscape Programme, Mr. Mushokabantu Likulunga, Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist, and ZNBC Climate Change reporter Ms. Mary Mwiikisa.

The meeting comes at a time when both countries are implementing large-scale development programmes funded by the World Bank and other partners, with a growing emphasis on transparency and citizen participation.

This is contained in a statement issued by
Harriet Chimuka
Principal Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Green Economy and Environment.

23/05/2026

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22/05/2026

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22/05/2026

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21/05/2026

The UN General Assembly has backed the historic advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice on governments' obligation to protect the environment from greenhouse gas emissions.

Through this resolution, UN member countries reaffirm that addressing the climate crisis is a legal duty under international law, not just a political choice.

Zambia is one of the countries that voted in favour of the advisory opinion.

19/05/2026

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