News & Announcements

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Zambian national Dr Anthony Ng’oma awarded the Scientist of the Year award in the United States February 12, 2014 - 2014 Scientist of the Year award winner Dr Anthony Ng'oma has called for increased support to young people to develop interest in the science field. Dr Ng'oma noted that although producing amazing scientific and technological inventions is awesome, there was nothing more powerful than helping to create a new breed of scientists and engineers. Dr Ng'oma was speaking at the Wardman Park Marriott Hotel in Washington DC when he received the Scientist of the year award at the Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) awards.		Wed, Feb 12, 2014
A Team From The Bush Institute's First Ladies Initiative Meets With The Zambian Diplomats A Team from the Bush Institute's First Ladies Initiative met with H.E Ambassador Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula, Counselor Economics and First Secretary Tourism on the 8th of May 2019. The Bush Institute's First Ladies Initiative engages and supports first ladies in using their unique platform to improve lives in their countries and around the world.		Fri, May 10, 2019
Kapishya Hot Springs - Zambia Kapishya Hot Springs- These are found on the Shiwa Ng'andu Estate built in the early 20th century. The hot springs are natural sulfur-free springs heated to a luxurius 41 degree celsius.		Thu, Aug 20, 2015
Ambassador Kapambwe Commends US-Based Zambians for Support to Country’s Development Washington D.C., Monday, July 27, 2020 — Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Lazarous Kapambwe says Zambians in the diaspora play a pivotal role in supporting their families and communities adding that the spirit of togetherness and supporting projects of common interest to Zambia could enhance their contribution to the country’s development.		Mon, Jul 27, 2020
CDF Transformed, Resources Straight to the People! Washington D.C., Saturday, 25 September 2021 – Constituency Development Fund (CDF) will be transformed, and each Constituency will operate an annual budget that will take development directly to the people, President Hakainde Hichilema has said.		Sun, Sep 26, 2021
Finance minister arrives in the USA for the 2014 Spring Meetings April 9, 2014 - Finance Minister Alexander Chikwanda has arrived in the US capital, Washington DC to attend the 2014 International Monetary Fund (IMF)/ World Bank spring meetings.		Wed, Apr 9, 2014
President Edgar Lungu confers with Dr Ngosa Simbyakula President Edgar Lungu confers with Zambia's Ambassador to the U.S. Dr Ngosa Simbyakula S.C., at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly in New York.		Thu, Sep 27, 2018
Local nonprofit gets special thank you from Zambian ambassador	Mon, Jun 3, 2019	Mon, Jun 3, 2019
Gemstone Jeweler showcases Zambian Jewelry in the US Zambia’s Ambassador to the USA Palan Mulonda has commended Zambian Gemstone Jeweler Rashmi Sharma for placing Zambia on the international map through marketing Zambian gemstones in the United States. Ambassador Mulonda observed that Zambia gemstones were known, appreciated and sought after through roadshows such as the one being held in various states in the US.		Tue, Dec 23, 2014
USA Increases Financial Support to Zambia, Provides US$1.87 Million COVID-19 Financing Washington D.C., Wednesday, 1 April 2020 – The United States is providing Zambia $1.87 million in immediate health assistance, funding which will augment Government interventions against the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding is a huge boost to the country’s COVID-19 response and will scale up programs and projects in risk communication, water and sanitation, infection prevention and control and public health messaging.		Wed, Apr 1, 2020
It Will Be Quite A Different UN General Assembly This Year President Edgar Lungu will join other world leaders and dignitaries from 193 countries at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in New York, for a week of speeches, debates, and side meetings.		Mon, Sep 18, 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