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Good Morning Washington: Spotlight on The Republic of Zambia

Angela Chimpinde, First Secretary of Tourism for the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia appeared on WJLA-TV ABC7's Good Morning Washington joining hosts Kidd O'Shea and Britt Waters. Click here to view the video.

WJLA-TV ABC7 Washington, D.C.Tue, Nov 7, 2023 Tue, Nov 7, 2023

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
WATCH: Angry Hippo Charges Tour Boat  in Zambia

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

Foreign Affairs, Home Affairs and IOM Officials in Washington for Diaspora Policy Engagements

Washington D.C., Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 – A three-person delegation comprising officers from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Home Affairs and the International Organisation for Migrations (IOM) were in Washington D.C to brief the Zambian Mission in the United States about progress in the implementation of the Diaspora Policy.

Wed, Oct 23, 2019

Government set to launch ENT Strategic Plan

WASHINGTON DC- SUNDAY July 16, 2017-First Lady Esther Lungu has announced that Government has developed an Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Strategic Plan that feeds into the national health plan.

Tue, Jul 18, 2017

Video of Financial Training Session Organized by Zambia Embassy Available Now

WASHINGTON, DC, 9 April 2024 – BC Holdings of Tennessee, led by Sidney and Sandra Curry, provided a comprehensive overview of financial education, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy and planning for retirement. They discussed the current state of income levels in Zambia, and offered strategies for managing debt and investing for long-term financial success...

Tue, Apr 9, 2024

H.E Ambassador Simbyakula Meets With Zambians Working At The World Bank and IMF ahead of The Spring Meetings

H.E Ambassador Simbyakula Meets With Zambians Working At The World Bank and IMF ahead of The Spring Meetings

Wed, Apr 4, 2018

The Auditor General’s Office to sign MoU with the Public Procurement Authority

October 6th, 2014 - The Auditor General’s Office to sign MoU with the Public Procurement Authority
The office of the Auditor General is finalizing a Memorandum of Understanding to be signed soon with the office of the Public Procurement Authority whose main aim will be to allow the former monitor large procurement contracts.

Wed, Oct 8, 2014
Promoting Renewable Energy Investment in Zambia

Promoting Renewable Energy Investment in Zambia

Please take a moment to watch the video

Wed, Aug 3, 2016

Government Sets Priority Policy Objectives, Intensifies Tapping into Diaspora Potential

Washington D.C., Thursday, 10 September 2020 — Government has set into motion enhanced action on implementation of the diaspora policy in order to expand and realize the enormous potential that Zambians abroad have.

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Welcome Remarks Delivered by Hon. Stanley K. Kakubo, MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Zambia During the Summit for Democracy on Thursday, 30th March, 2023

“It is a great honour for me to welcome you to Zambia and indeed to Day 2 of the Summit for Democracy. ... We stand here on the cusp of something great, as Zambia co-hosts the 2023 Summit for Democracy, a journey that began in Washington D.C., where the idea was first mooted, spreading its wings all the way to Africa and the rest of the world...”

Mon, Apr 3, 2023

Government To Construct 5,000 Houses For Civil Servants In Zambia

Minister of Infrastructure and Housing Ronald Chitotela says Government has earmarked to build 5,000 (five thousand) houses for civil servants starting from the second quarter of this year. This follows a directive by His Excellency Mr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing to build houses for civil servants and upgrade most of the unplanned settlements across the country.

Tue, Jan 16, 2018

Information and Broadcasting Minister Mwansa Kapeya says government will launch a campaign to allow Zambians know the benefits of the Freedom of Information Bill

February 12, 2014 - Information and Broadcasting Minister Mwansa Kapeya says government will embark on a vigorous campaign to enable people throughout the country know the benefits of the Freedom of Information Bill

Wed, Feb 12, 2014

Renowned Jazz Guitarist Robert Mwamba Pays Courtesy Call On The Embassy

Robert Mwamba is a Zambian-born jazz guitarist who's Debut Album "Coastin'' features 3 Grammy Award Winning Artists and a Grammy Nominee.

He will be performing at the nation's finest Jazz club ,Blues Alley in Washington DC with special guest star Cynda Williams on Wednesday June 26, 2019 for two Shows only at .8pm & 10pm

Cynda Williams has co-starred with icons such as Denzel Washington and Wesley Snipes in the Oscar Award film "Mo Better Blues" and has had a number one R&B Single "Harlem Blues".

Tue, Jun 18, 2019
Zambia's Best!  Africa's Wild Child Has Plenty to Offer

Good News On the Tourism Front in Zambia

The impact on the tourism industry of the West African Ebola crisis is visibly lessening. It is fair and seems timely to detail some of the good news that has been coming out of Zambia just recently.

Fri, Jan 23, 2015

COVID-19 Pandemic Notice No. 5, Friday, 17 April 2020

The partial closure of the embassy has been extended to 30 April 2020. The issuance of visas has been suspended and anyone seeking a visa for travel deemed to be essential should submit their application to the Lusaka immigration authorities, with justification, for consideration...

Fri, Apr 17, 2020

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