News & Announcements

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	The trending travel bug in Zambia	Wed, Jun 10, 2015	Wed, Jun 10, 2015
	Belize Calls for Increased Investment in Sustainable Tourism Belmopan, Belize (Wednesday, September 18, 2013) – Belize Governor General Sir Colville Young has called for increased investment in sustainable tourism by Zambia and Belize.		Wed, Sep 18, 2013
	Sheryl Stumbras Appointed New USAID Director for Zambia Washington D.C., 22nd July 2019 - Sheryl Stumbras, a member of the United States Senior Foreign Service is the new USAID/Zambia Mission Director. Stumbras was sworn in at a ceremony at the State Department in Washington July 18. The ceremony was witnessed by Zambia’s Ambassador to the United Dr Ngosa Simbyakula...		Mon, Jul 22, 2019
	Zambian Flag raised at San Pedro’s newest park dedicated to sister cities March 5, 2017 - San Pedro, a community within Los Angeles, has dedicated a new park to Los Angeles Sister Cities. The ceremony was officiated by Los Angeles City Councilman, Joe Buscaino, former Councilman Tom LaBonge, and Chairman of Sister Cities of Los Angeles.		Sun, Mar 5, 2017
	WISE Sets Aside 150 Secondary School Scholarships For Kaoma Residents A-US-based Non-Governmental Organization, Women’s Initiative that Strengthen and Empower (WISE) has set aside 150 secondary school scholarships to underprivileged people in Kaoma District of Western Province in Zambia.WISE Board Member Joanne Bollinger says the scholarship programme will provide continuous access to education from 8th grade through college. She says her organization is in receipt of numerous applicants needing scholarships.		Mon, Nov 6, 2017
	Western Provincial Administration to host Tourism, Trade and Investment Expo from 19th to 25th September, 2022 The Expo is an initiative of the Western Provincial Administration designed to provide a framework and showcase of opportunities for investment to spur economic development, encourage entrepreneurship, value addition and trade in the Province to achieve sustainable development and inclusive growth.		Thu, May 12, 2022
	Zambia a shinning Example in the Health Sector August 5, 2014 - Zambia's Ambassador to the United States of America (USA) Palan Mulonda says Zambia is becoming a shining example in the area of securing desirable outcomes in the health sector in the US.		Tue, Aug 5, 2014
	Government allocates US$ 20 million for properties in Missions abroad Government has set aside US$ 20 million to implement the mortgage finance program for rehabilitation, construction and purchase of properties in various Zambian Missions abroad.		Sun, Dec 2, 2018
	United States congratulates Zambia for upholding democracy PRESS STATEMENT Washington DC- Monday January 26, 2015 United States congratulates Zambia for upholding democracy		Mon, Jan 26, 2015
	COVID-19 Pandemic Notice No. 6, Thursday, 23 April 2020 This serves to inform Zambian nationals and clients in the United States of America (USA) and countries of extra accreditation that Government will facilitate repatriation but NOT pay for transportation back to Lusaka for all nationals planning to travel back home...		Thu, Apr 23, 2020
Pages 1 2 next › last »	Dual Citizenship Approved The Government of the Republic of Zambia has implemented the dual citizenship clause for Zambians in the diaspora who acquired citizenship of another country.		Mon, Aug 7, 2017
Pages 1 2 next › last »	Zambia’s founding President KK dies Thursday, June 17, 2021 - It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we inform you of the passing of our beloved founding father, icon and global statesman, His Excellency Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda, First President of the Republic of Zambia. Dr. Kaunda, who was admitted to Maina Soko Medical Centre in Lusaka, died peacefully Thursday afternoon June 17, 2021 at 14:30 hours. He was 97.		Thu, Jun 17, 2021
	Lands Minister arrives in Cancun for global environment meeting May 27, 2014 - Minister of Lands, Natural Resources and Environmental Protection, Hon. Mwansa Kapeya arrived in Cancun, Mexico to lead a Zambian delegation to the 5th Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly.		Tue, May 27, 2014
	Delegation showcases Zambia at Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit The Zambian delegation successfully participated and showcased Zambia at the Africa Trade and Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) that took place from 24-26 June, 2018...		Fri, Jun 29, 2018
	Golden Jubilee Celebrations in the USA October 27th, 2014 - Zambia’s Ambassador to the USA Palan Mulonda has commended the US for her support to Zambia during the last 50 years. The Zambian envoy has also commended Zambians in the diaspora for flying the Zambian flag high in the US.		Tue, Oct 28, 2014
	Zambia Among African Countries to Benefit from White House, State Department Funding for Women Entrepreneurs Washington D.C., Friday, 21st February 2020 – Advisor to United States President Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump has announced a new partnership in support of a White House initiative that will expand support to women entrepreneurs with a total of US$10million being made available beginning 2020 to most promising women entrepreneurs in Zambia and nine other African countries.		Wed, Feb 26, 2020
	COVID-19 Pandemic Notice No. 10, Wednesday, 30 December 2020: Important Consular/Travel Notice In light of the evolving situation regarding the coronavirus pandemic, the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Washington, D.C. wishes to advise travelers and those planning to visit Zambia for tourism, business or any other undertakings that there has been no change to Zambia’s current visa regime and that all types of travelers are free to visit Zambia. Depending on the travelers’ nationality, he/she may enter Zambia without a visa, obtain the visa on arrival or from a Zambian Mission abroad or apply for an e-Visa.		Wed, Dec 30, 2020
	Applications To Restore Citizenship By Zambians In The USA Starts The Zambian Embassy in Washington D.C has started processing applications for Dual Citizenship for Zambians living in the United States of America. Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula S.C., made the announcement at the launch of the Association of Zambians in Dallas and Fort-Worth Texas. Dr. Simbyakula said the Embassy has received Bestowal of Citizenship application forms (Form VII) from Lusaka to facilitate restoration of Citizenship for citizens who lost their Zambian citizenship upon acquisition of citizenship of another country.		Wed, Mar 21, 2018
	First Lady Mentorship Programme launch of the 2015 National Youth Policy and National Plan of Action for Youth Empowerment and Employment, by President Edgar Lungu and Minister of Youth and Sport, Vincent Mwale taken by Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) at Mulungushi International Conference Centre. - Read more at: http://lusaka.social/about/politicians/edgar-lungu/	Thu, Aug 13, 2015	Thu, Aug 13, 2015
	Roundtable on Zambia's Leadership in Sustainable Development and Climate Change Resilience August 8, 2014 - On the occasion of the US-Africa Leaders Summit, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) had the honor of hosting a roundtable dialogue with the Vice President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Dr. Guy Scott, to discuss environmental sustainability considerations in Zambia’s economic development.		Fri, Aug 8, 2014