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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

10 of the best African safaris

The Lower Zambezi in Zambia has recently become far more popular with those that want a truly remote luxury safari, and don’t want to see another soul. Here you may bump into one game drive vehicle, but you probably won’t. You will experience some of the finest game viewing in Africa, and the camp is exceptionally luxurious but incredibly relaxed so you always feel at home. The Lower Zambezi is all about the experience so get out of the car and walk, canoe, boat and explore anyway you like.

Fri, Mar 27, 2015 Tue, Apr 7, 2015

Exhibiting at Carlisle Expo Centre

Diplomats join Colonel Musonda Ntenga in exhibiting at the Carlisle Expo Centre where 70 countries from different parts of the world participated. Colonel Ntenga is currently attending a course at the Army War College in Pennsylvania. Over 800 Residents turned up to sample various cultural dishes as well as to interact with the foreign students and diplomats.

Thu, Nov 2, 2017

Ambassador Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula Presents Credentials

Ambassador Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula Presents Credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Nicaragua

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Message from His Excellency Mr. Palan Mulonda on the Occasion of Zambia's 50th Independence Anniversary

I am honoured to share this message with you as we mark the 50th anniversary Independence celebration of our great country Zambia. I also bring you warm greetings from His Excellency President Michael Chilufya Sata who, on this day and at this time last year...

Fri, Oct 24, 2014

Forbes Names Zambia in Top 7 Places to Visit as Top Billing of Zambia in World Media Continues

Washington D.C., Friday 17 January 2020 – Zambia’s global appeal as one of the world’s pristine tourist and safari destinations continues on an upward trend with the latest top review coming from renowned global media Forbes which has rated the country as one of the best 7 destinations to visit in 2020.

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

President Hichilema Addresses the Global Leadership Council and the Rockefeller Foundation on Providing Electricity to Off-the-Grid Rural Areas

President Hakainde Hichilema on 21st September 2023 addressed (virtually) the Global Leadership Council and members of the Rockefeller Foundation gathered in New York on providing electricity to rural areas that are off the main grid.

Mon, Oct 2, 2023

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.

Wed, Jul 19, 2017

Ambassador Mulonda interviewed on Focus Washington

On 4th March, 2014, His Excellency Palan Mulonda was featured on a television program titled “Focus on Washington” to discuss Zambia’s 50th independence, which falls on 24th October, 2014.

Fri, Mar 14, 2014

Zambian Embassy Successfully Conducts U.S First Quarter Tourism Shows

The Embassy of Zambia in Washington D.C has successfully participated in three largest annual travel and adventure tourism shows in the United States of America. Zambia’s Ambassador to the U.S His Excellency Dr Ngosa Simbyakula S.C. says the Mission’s active participation in the shows has raised Zambia’s tourism profile to over 100,000 U.S. travel agents, tour operators and potential tourists who visited the country’s stand at the Travel and Adventure shows that have been held in Washington, Chicago and Los Angeles.

Sun, Feb 25, 2018

Rule of law crucial for foreign direct investment to Zambia

May 1, 2013 - Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States Palan Mulonda say the judiciary plays a critical role in upholding the rule of law which is a critical parameter for foreign direct investment.

Wed, May 1, 2013

Dr Simbyakula presents Letters of Credence to Belize Governor General, pays courtesy call on Prime Minister

Belize City, Thursday 19 September 2019 — Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States - with extra accreditation to Belize- Dr Ngosa Simbyakula on Wednesday presented his Letters of Credence to the Central American nation’s Governor General Sir Colville Young and paid a courtesy call on The Right Honorable Prime Minister Dr Dean Barrow in the commercial capital of Belize City.

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Notice No.13, Monday 4 April, 2022: USAID Grants Programs - DEVELOPMENT INNOVATION VENTURES (DIV)

The Mission wishes to draw your attention to the USAID Development Innovation Ventures (DIV) programme which is a USAID open innovation fund that invests in breakthrough solutions to some of the world’s toughest development challenges. DIV provides flexible grant funding to test new ideas, build evidence of what works, and solutions that could impact millions of lives at a fraction of the usual costs. The window for the annual USAID - DIV grant opened in November, 2021 and closes in October, 2022.

Mon, Apr 4, 2022

African Union launches Radio Station for African Ambassadors in USA

The African Union Mission in the United States of America has launched a Radio Station for the African
Ambassadors Group (AAG) in Washington D.C.

Tue, Jun 13, 2017

United States Government Toasts Zambia’s Independence

Washington D.C., Saturday, 24 October 2020 — The United States Government has joined in celebrating Zambia’s 56 years of independence with Secretary of State Michael Pompeo sending his country’s best wishes to the peace loving southern African nation.

Sat, Oct 24, 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

Zambia Attracts 800 Visitors at Travel Show

February 25, 2014 - The Zambia booth has recorded an estimated 800 visitors at the just ended 10th Annual Travel and Adventure Show held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

Tue, Feb 25, 2014

New H.E Ambassador Of Niger Abdullah Wafy Pays Courtesy Call on H.E Ambassador Dr. Simbyakula

New H.E Ambassador Of Niger Abdullah Wafy Pays Courtesy Call on H.E Ambassador Dr. Simbyakula on May 8th 2019.

Fri, May 10, 2019

Diaspora Remittances Survey

PRESS RELEASE The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Zambia wishes to inform all Zambians living in the Diaspora that a Diaspora Remittances Survey will be conducted from 8th to 23rd April 2021.

Mon, Apr 12, 2021

Diaspora Survey Link

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the process of formulating a Diaspora Policy. As part of the policy formulation process, the Ministry has developed a Diaspora Survey.
All Zambians in the Diaspora are encouraged to respond to the survey that is on the link below:

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

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