Zambia Pledges Support for Completion of African Museum of Liberation

Zambia is committed to supporting the successful completion of the African Museum of Liberation, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has said.

Speaking after touring the museum’s superstructure and watering the Zambian Mukamba tree planted at the site in Warren Park, Harare, on Friday, President Hichilema praised Zimbabwe for leading the project and for reserving a special space for Zambia within the facility.

“We will coordinate with our ministry and the leadership here so we can play our part in ensuring the museum is completed. We are very pleased, and we are grateful. We wish the construction to progress smoothly,” he said.

The African Museum of Liberation — now in its advanced construction phase — is set to become one of the continent’s major centres for documenting Africa’s liberation heritage. It will house artefacts, stories, and historical records from African nations that fought for independence.

President Hichilema described the project as an important reminder of Africa’s collective past.

“This is a remarkable concept — a heritage site and a museum that captures where we come from and the pivotal moments in our history. We are delighted that Zambia has its own section in the museum. The vision and theme behind the project are even more significant than the building itself,” he said.

He also expressed gratitude for the symbolic inclusion of Zambia’s Mukamba tree.

“We appreciate the honour extended to Zambia by planting our Mukamba tree here. It is the same name we use back home, and it is deeply meaningful to us. This gesture is well received and highly valued,” he added.

Zambia is one of several African countries allocated individual spaces in the museum, where national liberation stories will be preserved and told from each nation’s perspective.

After the inspection tour, President Hichilema joined President Emmerson Mnangagwa for a luncheon at the Heritage Village, marking the end of his visit to Zimbabwe.