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ZAMBIA RECOGNISED AS AFRICA’S MOST VIBRANT TOURISM DESTINATION 2025
PRESS RELEASE The Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Stockholm, Sweden is deeply honoured and delighted to announce that Zambia has been awarded Africa’s Most Vibrant Tourism Destination 2025 at the inaugural African Impact Awards, hosted by African Community Magazine in Stockholm on 15th November 2025. This prestigious recognition
AMBASSADOR LUNDWE ENGAGES ELEKTA FOUNDATION ON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
PRESS STATEMENT 25th September,2025 -Zambia’s Ambassador to Sweden, H.E. Mrs. Gladys Neven Lundwe, held follow-up discussions with officials from the ELEKTA Foundation, Ms. Cornilla von Plomgren, Director of External Relations and Partnerships, and Ms. Viveca Gasslander, Executive Assistant. The talks centered on the proposed partnership with Zambia’s Ministry of Health
AMBASSADOR LUNDWE URGES ZAMBIAN STUDENTS IN SWEDEN TO EMBRACE EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR TRANSFORMATION
PRESS STATEMENT 21st September, 2025 – Zambia’s Ambassador to Sweden, Her Excellency Mrs. Gladys Neven Lundwe, says education remains one of the most powerful tools for transformation and has urged Zambian students studying in Sweden to embrace their academic journey with responsibility, discipline, and commitment to excellence. Speaking when she
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Stockholm, Sweden12 September 2025 Kommerskollegium (National Board of Trade, Sweden) Courtesy Call on the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Stockholm, Sweden The Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to Sweden, Her Excellency Ms. Gladys Neven Lundwe held a meeting with representatives of the National Board of Trade Sweden
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Stockholm, Sweden – 20 July 2025 Chiparamba Academy Advances to Knockout Stage at Gothia Cup 2025 Chiparamba Academy proudly represented Zambia and the African continent at the Gothia Cup 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden. The globally renowned youth tournament brought together more than 1,600 teams from across the world. Led
REMARKS BY HER EXCELLENCY GLADYS NEVEN LUNDWE, AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA TO SWEDEN, AT THE KWACHA NORDIC ASSOCIATION FUNCTION
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – 12TH JULY 2025 Her Excellency Gladys Neven Lundwe, Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to the Kingdom of Sweden, addressed members of the Zambian diaspora and invited guests during the Kwacha Nordic Association event held on Saturday, 12th July 2025, in Stockholm, Sweden. In her remarks, Ambassador
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Scholarships
Zambian citizens are eligible to apply to the SI Scholarship for Global Professionals. Do you want to contribute to the sustainable development of your home country and region? Are you looking for an international experience? The Swedish Institute awards academic scholarships for master’s studies in Sweden, to global professionals from
WORLD WATER WEEK
DR. GABRIEL POLLEN, DMMU NATIONAL COORDINATOR: DURING HIS FIRST PRESENTATION AT THE 2024 WORLD WATER WEEK CONFERENCE Dr. Gabriel Pollen, Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit National Coordinator, was one of the key note Speakers at the 2024 World Water Week Conference during the Session Beyond Preparedness: Anticipation Action and Adaption
Presentation of Credentials – Iceland
Her Excellency Ms. Gladys Neven Lundwe, presented her Letters of Credence to His Excellency Mr. Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, President of the Republic of Iceland, formally accrediting her as Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to Iceland, on 28 May 2024. The accreditation ceremony took place at Bessastadir House (the Presidental
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
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ZAMBIA RECOGNISED AS AFRICA’S MOST VIBRANT TOURISM DESTINATION 2025
PRESS RELEASE The Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Stockholm, Sweden is deeply honoured and delighted to announce that Zambia has been awarded Africa’s Most Vibrant Tourism Destination 2025 at the inaugural African Impact Awards, hosted by African Community Magazine in Stockholm on 15th November 2025. This prestigious recognition
AMBASSADOR LUNDWE ENGAGES ELEKTA FOUNDATION ON HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
PRESS STATEMENT 25th September,2025 -Zambia’s Ambassador to Sweden, H.E. Mrs. Gladys Neven Lundwe, held follow-up discussions with officials from the ELEKTA Foundation, Ms. Cornilla von Plomgren, Director of External Relations and Partnerships, and Ms. Viveca Gasslander, Executive Assistant. The talks centered on the proposed partnership with Zambia’s Ministry of Health
AMBASSADOR LUNDWE URGES ZAMBIAN STUDENTS IN SWEDEN TO EMBRACE EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR TRANSFORMATION
PRESS STATEMENT 21st September, 2025 – Zambia’s Ambassador to Sweden, Her Excellency Mrs. Gladys Neven Lundwe, says education remains one of the most powerful tools for transformation and has urged Zambian students studying in Sweden to embrace their academic journey with responsibility, discipline, and commitment to excellence. Speaking when she
Press Statement
Stockholm, Sweden12 September 2025 Kommerskollegium (National Board of Trade, Sweden) Courtesy Call on the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Stockholm, Sweden The Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to Sweden, Her Excellency Ms. Gladys Neven Lundwe held a meeting with representatives of the National Board of Trade Sweden
PRESS STATEMENT
Stockholm, Sweden – 20 July 2025 Chiparamba Academy Advances to Knockout Stage at Gothia Cup 2025 Chiparamba Academy proudly represented Zambia and the African continent at the Gothia Cup 2025, held in Gothenburg, Sweden. The globally renowned youth tournament brought together more than 1,600 teams from across the world. Led
REMARKS BY HER EXCELLENCY GLADYS NEVEN LUNDWE, AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA TO SWEDEN, AT THE KWACHA NORDIC ASSOCIATION FUNCTION
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – 12TH JULY 2025 Her Excellency Gladys Neven Lundwe, Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to the Kingdom of Sweden, addressed members of the Zambian diaspora and invited guests during the Kwacha Nordic Association event held on Saturday, 12th July 2025, in Stockholm, Sweden. In her remarks, Ambassador