Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mulambo Haimbe has arrived in Nakonde District of Muchinga Province ahead of a bilateral meeting with his counterpart from the Republic of Tanzania, Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation Ambassador Mahmoud Thabit Kombo on the Tunduma/Nakonde One Stop Border Post set for today February 23rd, 2026.
The media reports that Mr Haimbe who was welcomed by officials at Nakonde District Administration this afternoon, called for more collaboration between the Republic of Tanzania and Zambia.
Mr Haimbe stated that the trade between Zambia and Tanzania through the Tunduma/Nakonde One Stop Border Post cannot be over emphasised as it also calls for improvement at all levels.
He said there is need for improvements in the operations of the border as technology keeps improving at any time.
Mr Haimbe noted that the goal of the government is to have no One Stop Border Post as it is currently prevailing with technology allowing in future.
He further stated that tomorrow’s bilateral meeting with his counterpart from the Republic of Tanzania will highlight a number of issues among them to smoothen the operations at the border.
Mr Haimbe stated that President Hakainde Hichilema always emphasises the importance of trade as it is at the centre of his heart.
“We need to ensure that we fulfill the President’s call on trade in ensuring that we collaborate at District, Provincial and National level so that trade can be improved and achieved in this country,” He said.
And speaking earlier in his welcoming remarks Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Reverend Mathews Chilekwa informed the Minister that all is set for the joint bilateral meeting.
Rev Chilekwa added that preparatory meetings have been taking place both at the Tanzanian and Zambian side to ensure a meeting is a success.
And Rev Chilekwa explained that currently Nakonde District is calm as no major incidents have been recorded.
Mr Haimbe and Ambassador Kombo, are tomorrow Monday, February 23, 2026 expected to have a joint bilateral meeting on the Tunduma/Nakonde One Stop Border Post.
According to the programme available to the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) the two (2) Ministers will also inspect the operationalisation and infrastructure at the Tunduma/Nakonde One Stop Border Post before holding a bilateral meeting.
Silly political rhetoric. More cooperation. Are we lacking cooperation with Tanzania?No. Tanzania always cooperates with us. From independence up to now.
Tazara, Tazama, free ports etc Tanzania is always there for us. And there you go demanding more cooperation. Get a speechwriter.