News & Announcements

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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
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
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
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
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
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
International Org Project C.U.R.E Commends First Lady, Pledges Continued Partnership Washington D.C., Thursday, 22nd August 2019 – Project CURE, one of the largest nonprofit humanitarian relief organizations in the world has commended First Lady Esther Lungu for her dedication to uplifting the lives of Zambians and pledged continued partnership with her. ...		Fri, Aug 23, 2019
Heed New United States COVID-19 Travel Requirements – Ambassador Kapambwe Washington D.C., Tuesday, 2 February 2020 — …travelers to the US need negative COVID-19 test and documentation of recovery issued by licensed health officer…		Tue, Feb 2, 2021
Kiambi River Lodge Lower Zambezi Wake up to sounds of the mighty Zambezi flowing right at your doorstep		Wed, Jun 7, 2017
Ambassador Kapambwe Joins Secretaries Azar II, Pompeo in Geneva Consensus Declaration Ceremony Washington D.C., Wednesday, 21 October 2020 — Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States H.E. Lazarous Kapambwe will join US Secretary of Health and Human Services, Alex M. Azar II and the United States Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo as Zambia unites with many other countries for the ceremonial signing of the Geneva Consensus Declaration on Thursday 22nd October in Washington D.C.		Wed, Oct 21, 2020
Will Smith In Livingstone Zambia WILL Smith just bungee jumped Off the famous Victoria Falls Bridge, with a spectacular backdrop of the majestic Victoria Falls. #SuperbZambia	Thu, Mar 9, 2017	Thu, Mar 9, 2017
U.S. House of Representative Passes AGOA And Millennium Challenge Account Modernization Act Zambia’s Ambassador to the U.S. His Excellency Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula, S.C. has urged the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry to expedite the finalization process of the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) national strategy. Dr. Simbyakula says this will help Zambia maximize the preferential U.S. market access that the country has enjoyed under AGOA.		Fri, Jan 26, 2018
First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba Sata conferred with the ACOG Honorary Fellowship Award in New Orleans, Louisiana May 9, 2014 - First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba-Sata has been conferred with the American Collage of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG) Honorary Fellowship Award in New Orleans, Louisiana.		Thu, May 9, 2013
Edgar Lungu's Official Visit To Zimbabwe Zambia and Zimbabwe seek strong diplomatic and bilateral relations following an official state visit by newly elected Zambian President Edgar Lungu to the neighboring Southern African country, according to the Zambian presidential press secretary, Amos Chanda.		Sat, Feb 7, 2015
Ambassador Kapambwe Commends US Diaspora Community for COVID-19 Fight Support Washington D.C., Monday, May 18, 2020 – Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Lazarous Kapambwe has expressed profound gratitude to the Zambian community in the United States for their generous donation of various medical equipment to Government to support the state’s efforts in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic.		Mon, May 18, 2020
Ministry of Foreign affairs PS receives submissions from the Zambia Diaspora for Diaspora Policy Ministry of Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Mr. Chalwe Lombe says government recognizes the diaspora as key stakeholders in the country’s development.	Wed, Jul 22, 2015	Wed, Jul 22, 2015
Zambia’s Emerald Described As The Best Gemstone In The World The Jewel of Africa has described Zambia’s trade agreement with the United States of America under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) as a success story for the country’s gemstone industry. Jewel of Africa Director of Sales and Marketing Rashmi Sharma says her company will continue to maximize the trade incentives that AGOA provides for the U.S to market various gemstone from Zambia.		Tue, Nov 28, 2017
Zambia Participates in the New York Times Travel Show March 10, 2014 - The Zambian Mission in Washington DC participated in the New York Times Travel Show from 28th February 2014 to 2nd March 2014.		Mon, Mar 10, 2014
President of Western New Mexico University,Dr. Joseph D. Shepard Pays Courtesy Call On Ambassador Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula President of Western New Mexico University, Dr. Joseph D. Shepard paid a courtesy call on Ambassador Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula. Dr. Shepard briefed Dr. Simbyakula about the various academic programs that Western New Mexico University offers		Thu, May 2, 2019
COVID-19 Pandemic Notice No. 2, Sunday, 22 March 2020 Following various developments regarding the coronavirus pandemic, particularly the surging cases of infections and subsequent travel restrictions and cancellations of flights by several airlines, all Zambian nationals are advised to ...		Sun, Mar 22, 2020