News & Announcements
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Commends Zambia’s Regional Peace Efforts
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has commended Zambia’s efforts in fostering peace and security in the region. Mr. Tillerson has also hailed Zambia’s democratic credentials which have been witnessed smooth transitions resulting in the country’s vision for achieving broad economic growth. In his congratulatory message of Zambia’s 53rd Independence Day Celebrations, Mr. Tillerson says over the last 53 years, Zambia has continued with its development as a nation that shares many common values and interests with the United States.
|Sat, Oct 28, 2017
U.S. House of Representative Passes AGOA And Millennium Challenge Account Modernization Act
Zambia’s Ambassador to the U.S. His Excellency Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula, S.C. has urged the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry to expedite the finalization process of the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) national strategy. Dr. Simbyakula says this will help Zambia maximize the preferential U.S. market access that the country has enjoyed under AGOA.
|Fri, Jan 26, 2018
U.S. Firm Seek To Set Up Energy Renewable Manufacturing Plant In Zambia
A U.S. San Francisco, California based company, RD Global, working with a Japanese company, Mera Group Corporation, plans to set up a manufacturing plant of energy renewable products in Zambia in an effort to mitigate the energy deficit in the region. Mera Group Corporation, Business Development Advisor Rune Gunnar Dige says Zambia has been chosen as a preferred choice of investment in the energy sector because of its geographical position among countries in the Southern African region.
|Thu, Jan 11, 2018
U.S President Donald Trump Commends Zambia As A Model Of Democracy
U.S President Donald Trump has praised Zambia for being a model of democracy in the region and on the African continent. President Trump says Zambia and the United States share common values and interests of fostering peace and stability with a sound record of commitment to democracy and democratic transitions.
|Thu, Nov 30, 2017
U.S Government Pledges Strong Partnership In Helping Zambia Address Its Challenges
The United States Government has pledged to continue its strong partnership in helping Zambia address the many challenges it faces, particularly in the area of health through the President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR/Emergency Plan). U.S Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon has also reiterated President Donald Trump’s reaffirmation at this year’s United Nations General Assembly to the fight against HIV/AIDS where he singled out Zambia as one of the countries that have made strides in fighting the disease. Mr. Shannon says, for this reason, the U.S is... Read more...
|Fri, Dec 22, 2017
U.S Government congratulates Zambia
U.S Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has congratulated the people of Zambia on the country's 54th independence anniversary. Mr Pompeo has also hailed the bilateral relations between the U.S and Zambia.
|Wed, Oct 24, 2018
Trump's Administration To Continue With AGOA
PRESIDENT Donald Trump’s administration considers Africa as a priority economic partner and will continue implementing the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), two senior United States (US) government officials have said.
|Times of ZambiaMon, Aug 7, 2017
|Mon, Aug 7, 2017
Trade Delegation From Zambia Pays Courtesy Call On The Embassy
On 7th June, 2019, representatives from Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Zambia Revenue Authority, Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Customs Clearing Agents Associations, paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula, SC, and the Diplomatic Staff.
|Wed, Jun 12, 2019
Thornicroft Giraffe - Made in Zambia
Did you know that the thornicroft giraffe is only found in Zambia?
|Tue, Jan 6, 2015
The Zambian Embassy Refutes Visa Free Travel Policy To The US
WASHINGTON DC- Tuesday May 30th, 2017-The Zambian Embassy in Washington D.C has refuted online media reports suggesting that United States President, Donald Trump has signed an executive order to allow all Zambian nationals travel to the United States without visas.
|Tue, May 30, 2017
The unrivaled Zambian culture
An amalgam of traditions, norms and values of a diverse people from over 70 ethnic groups make up the Zambian culture.
|Lusaka TimesMon, Jun 13, 2016
|Mon, Jun 13, 2016
The trending travel bug in Zambia
|Wed, Jun 10, 2015
|Wed, Jun 10, 2015
The Death of His Excellency, Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata: Statement on the Economy by the Secretary to the Treasury Mr. Fredson Yamba
Countrymen and women, Tuesday, 28th October 2014, will forever be remembered as the day when our President, Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata, bid farewell to us to rest in the eternal presence of the Almighty. His vision was anchored on inclusive growth for all through sustained high rates of economic growth, job creation and poverty alleviation. This is the legacy he has left with us.
|Thu, Oct 30, 2014
The Chamuka Royal Establishment Embarks On Land Empowerment
The Chamuka Royal Establishment of the Lenje-speaking people in Chisamba district of Central Province has embarked on a land empowerment programme for women and youths. His Royal Highness, Chief Chamuka says his chiefdom in collaboration with Government is working on a Social Tenure Domain Model (STDM) system to provide certificate of occupancy by certifying customary land.
|Thu, Mar 29, 2018
The Auditor General’s Office to sign MoU with the Public Procurement Authority
October 6th, 2014 - The Auditor General’s Office to sign MoU with the Public Procurement Authority
|Wed, Oct 8, 2014
The African Diaspora Marketplace III Business Plan Competition Application Is Now Live!
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Western Union have launched the third round of the African Diaspora Marketplace business plan competition (ADM III). Successful ADM III applicants...
|Sun, Jan 11, 2015
The 61st Annual American Collage of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Conference opens in New Orleans, Louisiana
May 7, 2013 - First Lady Dr Christine Kaseba Sata yesterday joined about a thousand Obstetricians and Gynecologist at the officials opening of the 61st Annual Collage of Obstetricians and Gynecologist (ACOG) New Orleans, Louisiana.
|Tue, May 7, 2013
Starkey Hearing Foundation hails First Lady Esther Lungu
WASHINGTON DC- TUESDAY, July 18, 2017 - The Starkey Hearing Foundation has commended First Lady Esther Lungu for the leadership she has demonstrated in Zambia which has seen the establishment of the first ever hearing training institute in the country.
|Mon, Jul 10, 2017
Speedy hippo chases tour boat in Zambia
A safari tour guide in Zambia had a big surprise when travelling on his boat after a huge hippo started to chase it at high speed.
The guide in South Luangwa National Park had to speed up the boat as the hippo launched itself out of the water.
Hippos are big creatures and can be easily angered. They can move very quickly and can be very dangerous.
Fortunately the boat proved too quick and everyone got away safely.
|Children's BBC (CBBC)Thu, Jan 15, 2015
|Wed, Jan 21, 2015
Sheryl Stumbras Appointed New USAID Director for Zambia
Washington D.C., 22nd July 2019 - Sheryl Stumbras, a member of the United States Senior Foreign Service is the new USAID/Zambia Mission Director. Stumbras was sworn in at a ceremony at the State Department in Washington July 18. The ceremony was witnessed by Zambia’s Ambassador to the United Dr Ngosa Simbyakula...
|Mon, Jul 22, 2019