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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
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
Guidelines and Procedures for the Acquisition of National Documents by Zambians in the Diaspora
The Zambian Diaspora play an important role in the economic development of the country. Beyond their well-known and notable role as senders of remittances, the Diaspora also promote tourism, trade and foreign direct investment, create businesses as well as spur entrepreneurship, and transfer new knowledge and skills. It is in
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