News & Announcements

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Ambassador Palan Mulonda with Secretary of State, John Kerry at a holiday reception at State Department Ambassador Palan Mulonda with John Kerry at a holiday reception at State Department on the 14th of January 2015.		Tue, Jan 27, 2015
Local nonprofit gets special thank you from Zambian ambassador	Mon, Jun 3, 2019	Mon, Jun 3, 2019
COVID-19 Pandemic Notice No. 7, Thursday, 30 April 2020: Request for Submission of Names by Zambian Nationals Who Are in the US for a Short Visit or Studies and Are Non-Permanent Residents But Had Flights Rescheduled/Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic The Government of the Republic of Zambia Is requesting Zambian nationals who are in the United States for a short visit or studies and are non-permanent residents but have had flights rescheduled or cancelled owing to the evolving COVID-19 situation to submit their names to the Embassy of Zambia in Washington D.C., with passport details, address and contact phone number in the United States. This information will assist in making repatriation arrangements back to Zambia.		Thu, Apr 30, 2020
Zambia participates in Passport DC 2014 May 7, 2014 - The Mission participated in Passport DC “Around the World” Embassy Tour on the 3rd of May 2014. Passport DC is an annual celebration of international cultures organised by Cultural Tourism DC. It showcases Washington DC’s embassies and cultural organizations with tours of more than seventy (70) embassies and numerous events which include street festivals, performances and exhibitions.		Wed, May 7, 2014
Ambassador Dr. Simbyakula Presents Credentials to the President of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado Quesada Ambassador Dr. Simbyakula presented credentials to the president of Costa Rica, Carlos Alvarado Quesada on the 4th of July 2018		Tue, Jul 10, 2018
Zambians in the USA celebrate Golden Jubilee Zambia’s Ambassador to the USA Palan Mulonda has urged Zambians in the Diaspora to be united and speak with one voice if they are to excel. Ambassador Mulonda says Zambians in the diaspora should continue with the Motto of “One Zambia one nation”		Tue, Oct 28, 2014
COVID-19 Pandemic Notice No. 1, Friday, 20 March 2020: Important Consular Notice The embassy is limiting the number of in-person interviews for passport renewals, visa applications and related matters to less than five clients per day. Visa applicants are encouraged to submit their applications by postage mail.		Fri, Mar 20, 2020
42 Young Zambians Nominated For The 2017 Mandela Fellowship The U.S. Embassy in Zambia has nominated 42 Zambians for the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.		Mon, Aug 7, 2017
Trump's Administration To Continue With AGOA PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s administration considers Africa as a priority economic partner and will continue implementing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), two senior United States (US) government officials have said.	Times of ZambiaMon, Aug 7, 2017	Mon, Aug 7, 2017
InStove Collaboration Brings Zambian Ambassador, Cottage Grove Mayor, Together InStove, which produces and develops cleaner cooking technologies, is drawing international figures to Cottage Grove. This Week, Zambian Ambassador, His Excellency Palan Mulonda met with researchers, and government officials, including Cottage Grove Mayor Thomas Munroe.	KLCC 89.7 FMThu, Feb 20, 2014	Thu, Feb 20, 2014
InStove Leaps Forward in Building Relations with Zambia Recently, InStove hosted Palan Mulonda, Zambian Ambassador to the United States, during his visit to Cottage Grove. InStove was honored to have His Excellency tour our facility and learn about the factory-in-a-box model that we are taking steps to implement in Zambia this year.	InStoveThu, Feb 27, 2014	Thu, Feb 27, 2014
Speedy hippo chases tour boat in Zambia A safari tour guide in Zambia had a big surprise when travelling on his boat after a huge hippo started to chase it at high speed. The guide in South Luangwa National Park had to speed up the boat as the hippo launched itself out of the water. Hippos are big creatures and can be easily angered. They can move very quickly and can be very dangerous. Fortunately the boat proved too quick and everyone got away safely.	Children's BBC (CBBC)Thu, Jan 15, 2015	Wed, Jan 21, 2015
The unrivaled Zambian culture An amalgam of traditions, norms and values of a diverse people from over 70 ethnic groups make up the Zambian culture.	Lusaka TimesMon, Jun 13, 2016	Mon, Jun 13, 2016
Zambia: CNN Travel's 20 best places to visit in 2020 CNN, Wed, Jan 1, 2020 - Jaw-dropping national parks and awe-inspiring wildlife characterize this beautiful southern African country. With more than 30% of the country's land reserved for national parks, a visit to Zambia encourages you to get up close with nature.	CNNWed, Jan 1, 2020	Thu, Jan 2, 2020