We were honoured to welcome the UK Minister for Africa, Lord Edward Harry Collins, to our Nakambala Estate. Our Managing Director, Oswald Magwenzi, welcomed Lord Collins, saying the company acknowledges the British government’s investment in Zambia. He emphasised that British investment in Zambia Sugar demonstrates the UK’s commitment to employment creation and economic development in Africa.

Lord Collins visited one of our pump stations, P9, and briefly toured the factory. He also engaged with employees and the leaders of the 3 unions during his Thursday visit.

Lord Collins praised the work we are doing in Zambia, calling it a “flagship example of British investment,” which was driving inclusive growth in Zambia. He highlighted the company’s significant contributions to job creation, economic growth and export earnings.

The Minister praised our investment in innovation and technology, emphasising that Zambia Sugar exemplifies the strong UK-Zambia partnership, focused on shared goals, such as climate-smart agriculture, water management and economic development. He assured the public that the UK government will continue to support and consolidate investments like ours to create lasting impact for local communities. Lord Collins also commended the Zambia Sugar investment in green energy, particularly the diversification of power generation to mitigate climate change effects.

He was pleased with our power generation, commending it as a notable example that the UK government prioritises in its long-term sustainable power generation agenda.

Lord Collins was accompanied by the British High Commissioner to Zambia, Ms. Rebecca Terzeon, other members of the British High Commission and Zambia’s High Commissioner to the UK, Her Excellency Ms. Macenje “Che Che” Mazoka.