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🚩REVISED VISA RULES🚩
With effect from 3rd November 2022, nationals of countries in the list attached below, wishing to enter Zambia will not require Visas: Nationals who do not require visas to enter Zambia
INAUGURATION SPEECH BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. HAKAINDE HICHILEMA DELIVERED ON TUESDAY, 24TH AUGUST, 2021 AT THE NATIONAL HEROES STADIUM LUSAKA
YOUR EXCELLENCY, THE SIXTH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA, MR. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU AND THE FORMER FIRST LADY, MRS. ESTHER LUNGU;• YOUR EXCELLENCIES VISITING HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT;• YOUR EXCELLENCIES, SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT;• YOUR EXCELLENCY, THE FOURTH PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA,
NOTICE ON INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF ZAMBIA’S NEW PRESIDENT
The inauguration of Mr. Hakainde Hichilema as the Seventh President of the Republic of Zambia will be held tomorrow, 24th August, 2021. The President-elect will assume the position of Head of State after emerging victorious in presidential elections held on 12th August, 2021. The inauguration ceremony will take place at
Zambia ranks highest among the safest places to travel
Zambia ranks highest among the safest places to travel. Our little piece of paradise is home to the Victoria Falls and over 150 waterfalls, the big 5 and the second-largest wildebeest migration on the African continent takes place in Liuwa Plains in the west. Read more at skyscanner.com
Zambian Embassy in Stockholm to feature in influential ‘Partners Guide‘ magazine
We were glad to host Luckson Sikananu, a budding reporter from Partners Guide magazine of Lusaka. Luckson has been in Stockholm after emerging winner of a journalism competition run by the Magazine and supported by the Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka. On Wednesday, Luckson took time off his programme to
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AFRICAN GANDHI
Obituary: Zambia’s Kenneth Kaunda helped liberate Southern African countries By Farai Shawn Matiashe – June 2021 Kenneth Kaunda, one of Zambia’s former presidents fondly known as KK, died at the age of 97 on 17 June. A pan-Africanist, Kaunda is being mourned at home and the continent. He will be most
ANNOUNCING THE DEATH OF ZAMBIA’S FIRST PRESIDENT, DR. KENNETH KAUNDA
The Embassy of the Republic of Zambia regrets to announce the passing of our beloved founding father, icon and global statesman, His Excellency Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda, First President of the Republic of Zambia. 97-year-old Dr. Kaunda, who was admitted to hospital in Lusaka, Zambia, died on 17th June, 2021.
Lithuania Proposes MoU on Cooperation with Zambia
STOCKHOLM, 6th June, 2021 – THE Republic of Lithuania has proposed signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Zambia which will act as a framework for enhancement of economic and political cooperation between the two countries. The MoU is a culmination of discussions between Zambia’s Ambassador accredited to the
Revised Guidelines for Strengthening Surveillance at Points of Entry (PoE)
The Embassy of the Republic of Zambia accredited to the Nordic and Baltic countries hereby advises of the revised SARS Cov2 testing and quarantine requirements at points of entry aimed at curtailing and preventing the spread of COVID-19. The Embassy further wishes to advise that travellers that receive a negative
PRESS BRIEFING BY THE MINISTER OF HEALTH, HONOURABLE DR. CHILUFYA CHITALU ON MEASURES TAKEN BY ZAMBIA TO CONTROL THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
LUSAKA – Tuesday, 17th March, 2020- Members of the Press, countrymen and women, ladies and gentlemen; Thank you for spending your precious time to come and get updated on a disease of international public health concern, the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). The ongoing COVID-19 global outbreak has now spread to at-least
STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA ON PROGRESS MADE IN THE APPLICATION OF THE NATIONAL VALUES AND PRINCIPLES
ADDRESSByHIS EXCELLENCY MR. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGUPRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIAOn The PROGRESS MADE IN THE APPLICATION OF THENATIONAL VALUES AND PRINCIPLES DeliveredTO THE FOURTH SESSION OF THE TWELFTH NATIONAL ASSEMBLYOn FRIDAY, 6TH MARCH 2020 INTRODUCTIONMR. SPEAKER, BEFORE I PROCEED WITH MY ADDRESS, LET ME TAKE THISOPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST THE HONOURABLE MEMBERS
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Presentation of Credentials in Finland
Her Excellency Ms. Gladys Neven Lundwe presented her Letters of Credence to His Excellency Dr. Alexander Stubb, President of Finland on 11 April 2024, formally accrediting her as Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to Finland
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS IN NORWAY
18 January 2024 – Oslo, Norway Her Excellency Ms. Gladys Neven Lundwe, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Zambia to the Kingdom of Norway (non-resident), presented her Letters of Credence to His Majesty Harald V, King of Norway, at the Accreditation Ceremony that was held at the Royal
H. E. Ambassador Gladys N. Lundwe’s Visit to the Kingdom of Denmark in Pictures
With Chief of Protocol With Mayor of Kolding Municipality With Aller Acqua Group Vice President With ZamNordic Members Addressing Zambians Living in Denmark
MEETING WITH BLUEKOLDING DENMARK
1 December 2023 – Kolding, Denmark The Ambassador met with the Operations Manager of BlueKolding, a company focussed on the environment, energy and climate. The Manger explained that BlueKolding is inspired by the concept of “a Blue Economy”, which borders on turning Green waste to Blue useful products. Hence the
Zambia Development Agency and Sweden Africa Chamber held a Business Breakfast Forum
On 24th November, the Embassy working in collaboration with Sweden Africa Chamber and the Zambia Development Agency (virtually) held a Business Breakfast Forum which was attended by 14 Swedish Business representatives from various sectors. The main purpose of this event was to showcase the investment opportunities. In her opening remarks
