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H. E. Ambassador Gladys Neven Lundwe and Staff Members at the Zambian Mission in Stockholm
The Photo of H. E Ambassador Gladys Neven Lundwe in the middle and staff members at the Zambian Mission in Stockholm, on the right is Ms Miyanda Hambizyi, Counsellor, Mrs. Jacqueline Hamoonga Habeene, First Secretary Political & Administration, Mr. Daniel Fulaulo Sijamba, Second Secretary Accounts, while on the left is Ms Namoonga Lumamba, First Secretary Political, Ms. Annie Mwankomesha, Second Secretary (Personal Secretary) and Mr. Simon Monje, First Secretary Economic & Trade.
H. E. the Ambassador Presents Credentials
H.E. Gladys N. Lundwe, Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia presented her Letters of Credence to His Majesty King XVI Gustav of the kingdom of Sweden on 19 April 2023. Pictures: https://zambiaembassy.se/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/H.E-Ambassador-Lundwe-with-HM-XVI-GUstav.jpg https://zambiaembassy.se/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Presentation-of-LC-1.jpg https://zambiaembassy.se/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG-20230420-WA0000.jpg
🚩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
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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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Diaspora Conference under the theme “Shifting Mindsets to Ignite Growth”, 6th – 8th July 2022
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ZAMBIA’S FOURTH PRESIDENT, HIS EXCELLENCY RUPIAH BANDA DIES
It is with profound sadness that the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia announces the passing on of our former President, His Excellency Rupiah Bwezani Banda, the fourth Republican President. President Banda passed away in Lusaka, Zambia on 11th March, 2022. President of the Republic of Zambia His Excellency Hakainde
BOOK YOUR NEXT FLIGHT ON ZAMBIA AIRWAYS
On 1st December 2021 Zambia Airways returned to the skies with flights to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Airport in Ndola and Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone. The airline will operate a frequency of five to six times a week to the two destinations. The airline will introduce additional domestic
MEDICAL CERTIFICATE FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
The Embassy of the Republic of Zambia wishes to advise that as of 1st December, 2021, all travellers will be required to have a PCR Travel Certificate from certified Public Health Authorities which can be verified through PanaBios (Trusted travel) online portal. The portal and other relevant information can be
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,