News
PRESS STATEMENT
Zambia and Sweden Deepen Cooperation on Trade, Investment and the Green Transition Stockholm, Sweden — 1October 2026 Zambia and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with a particular focus on trade, investment, innovation, critical minerals and sustainable economic development. The Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia to
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
Media Statements
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
ZAMBIAN EMBASSY IN STOCKHOKLM WOOS SWEDISH BUSINESS COMMUNITY
STOCKHOLM – TUESDAY, 21ST January, 2020 – THE Embassy of Zambia in Stockholm has invited the business community in Sweden to take advantage of the numerous investment opportunities that have remained unexploited in Zambia. Speaking to about 40 senior executives from top-ranking Swedish companies at the weekend, Charge D’ Affaires
AFRICA CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2019
African Fashion, Music and Recognition Award The Embassy of Zambia in Stockholm will be taking part in the 2019 Africa Cultural Festival organised by the Africa International Network (AI – TV) on 16th November, 2019. This is an event being organised by the diaspora in Sweden composed of nationals from
ENVOY CALLS FOR INCREASED COOPERATION
STOCKHOLM – MONDAY, 29TH OCTOBER, 2019 – AMBASSADOR to Sweden, Her Excellency Ms. Rose Salukatula has called for increased cooperation with Zambia’s partners in order to help Government achieve its developmental goals. Ambassador Salukatula has pointed out that despite some challenges, Government was resilient and focused on ensuring that the economy of the country grew
Announcements
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
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
ZAMBIA’S 60TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY: STOCKHOLM
Zambia’s Ambassador to Sweden, Gladys Neven Lundwe called upon the Zambian diaspora living in the Nordic and Baltic region to continue working together to enhance unity and to contribute to the socio-economic development of Zambia. Ambassador Lundwe said this when she officiated at Zambia’s 60th Independence Anniversary under the theme
Presentation of Credentials – Lithuania
Her Excellency Ms. Gladys Neven Lundwe, Ambassador of the Republic of Zambia, formally presented her Letters of Credence to His Excellency Mr. Gitanas Nausėda, President of the Republic of Lithuania, accrediting her as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Zambia to the Republic of Lithuania on a non-residential
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
Zambian Scholars at World Scholars’ Cup 2024
19th July 2024 The Zambian Scholars from St. Ignatius College in Lusaka were among thousands of Scholars who participated at the 2024 World Scholar’s Cup, which was held from 12th -18th July 2024 in Stockholm, Sweden. The Global Round event attracted thousands of participants from various countries, with Zambia, Kenya,