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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
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
HER EXCELLENCY GLADYS NEVEN LUNDWE, PRESENTS CREDENTIALS TO HIS EXCELLENCY MR. EDGARS RINKĒVIČS PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF LATVIA.
On 17th November 2023, Her Excellency Gladys Neven Lundwe, was Accredited as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Zambia to the Republic of Latvia (none resident) after she presented her Letters of Credence to His Excellency Mr. Edgars Rinkēvičs , President of the Republic of Latvia. The Presentation
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Dag Hammarskjöld 62nd Commemorative Ceremony Left to Right: H.E Ambassador Gladys Neven Lundwe with Member of Swedish Parliament, Uppsala County Governor, Bilder Study Association Chairperson and Foreign Affairs Africa Desk Officer – Zambia during laying of wreaths on 18th September, 2023 at the Dag Hammarskhöld burial site at Uppsala Old
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
WESTERN PROVINCE TOURISM, TRADE AND INVESTMENT EXPO
Be part of this grand historical event which will take place from 19th – 25th September, 2022. Follow the link below for details: