Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Zambia
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Chargé d’Affaires Wang Sheng Meets with Dr. Mutesa, Secretary General of the Zambia-China Friendship Association

The two sides exchanged views on further strengthening China-Zambia friendship

On March 12, Chargé d’Affaires Mr. Wang Sheng met with Dr. Fredrick Mutesa, Secretary General of the Zambia-China Friendship Association (ZCFA). The two sides exchanged views on further strengthening China-Zambia friendship. Mr. Wang thanked ZCFA for its long-term work in promoting China-Zambia friendship and said that, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic…

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    • New Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) Impact Report Advocates Enhanced Support for Agribusinesses to Navigate the
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New Small and Medium sized Enterprise (SME) Impact Report Advocates Enhanced Support for Agribusinesses to Navigate the "Triple Crisis"

The report recommends more focused, tailored, and concerted investment and support to improve quality and quantity of produce at the farmer level

AGRA (https://AGRA.org) has today released the 3rd edition of the ‘African Agribusiness Outlook Report’ which sheds light on the impact of the "Triple Crisis" - Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict - on small and medium-sized agribusinesses in Nigeria, Zambia, and Tanzania. Download Document 1: https://apo-opa.co/3wFHDt7 Download Document…

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Chargé d'Affaires Wang Sheng Meets with Ms. Cissy B. Kabasuuga, World Food Programme Country Director in Zambia

Ms. Kabasuuga gave a brief introduction of WFP’s implementation of agricultural projects in Zambia

On February 22, 2024, Chargé d'Affaires Wang Sheng met with Ms. Cissy B. Kabasuuga, World Food Programme (WFP) Country Director in Zambia. Ms. Kabasuuga gave a brief introduction of WFP’s implementation of agricultural projects in Zambia. She said that taking into account of the extended dry spell which certain parts of Zambia is suffering from,…

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World Food Programme (WFP) expands resilience activities to support smallholder farmers in Zambia

Farmers will receive training on financial literacy skills, agricultural practices, access to affordable credit and risk insurance, and forecasting services

With US$500,000 from Citi Foundation, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is ramping up a ground-breaking initiative that seeks to strengthen resilience to climate crises and boost financial inclusion for 17,200 smallholder farmers in Zambia over the next two years. The grant from Citi Foundation is part of its…

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Ambassador Du Xiaohui Meets with Hon. Elisha Matambo, Minister of Copperbelt Province of Zambia

Ambassador Du said that mining cooperation is an essential part of China-Zambia cooperation

On February 16, 2024, Ambassador Du Xiaohui met with Hon. Elisha Matambo, Minister of Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Ambassador Du said that mining cooperation is an essential part of China-Zambia cooperation. China is willing to develop high-quality mining cooperation with Zambia to deepen the cooperation in jointly building the Belt and Road and…

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United States, Zambia, Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) Host Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Forum to Strengthen Investment in Lobito Corridor

The corridor will integrate the African continent and enhance connections with global markets

His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, Amos Hochstein, Senior Advisor to President Biden, and Samaila Zubairu, President and CEO of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) (www.AfricaFC.org) convened the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGI) Lobito Corridor Private Sector Investor Forum in Lusaka today. This is the…

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Ambassador Du Xiaohui Meets with Hon.Elias Mubanga, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises of Zambia

Zambia would earnestly implement the consensus reached by the two Heads of State, deepen cooperation with China in the fields of agriculture, mining, new energy, manufacturing and processing industries

On February 1, 2024, Ambassador Du Xiaohui met with Hon. Elias Mubanga, Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises of Zambia. Ambassador Du said that in order to implement the consensus reached by the two Heads of China and Zambia during H.E. President Hichilema’s state visit to China, the two sides should take…

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Mukuru partners with Ministry of Health through the Lusaka District Health Office to donate much needed aid in support of cholera outbreak efforts in Zambia

As Zambia battles one of its worst cholera outbreaks in decades, financial services powerhouse Mukuru, which serves Africa’s emerging consumer, donates ZK70,000 in supplies to aid relief efforts as the disease sweeps the country

Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), Africa’s leading financial services platform, has partnered with the Ministry of Health through the Lusaka District Health Office, to bring much-needed aid as 62 districts across the country battle the outbreak of cholera that has placed its vaccination rollout under pressure as stocks face increased demand. Mukuru Country…

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The European Union Election Follow-up Mission urges the Zambian authorities to accelerate electoral reform initiatives well before the 2026 general elections to ensure a level playing field for all contestants in line with Zambia’s international and regional commitment

The EU EFM is headed by Maria Arena, a Member of the European Parliament and Chief Observer of the 2021 EU EOM

The European Union has deployed an Election Follow-up Mission (EFM) to Zambia to assess the progress made in the electoral reform process and the implementation status of the 2021 EU Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) recommendations. The EU EFM is headed by Maria Arena, a Member of the European Parliament…

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Zambia steps up cervical cancer screening with human papillomavirus (HPV) testing

By harnessing the HPV testing intervention, Zambia hopes to reduce the burden of cervical cancer and save the lives of many women

Zambia has the third highest burden of cervical cancer in the world, with an incidence rate of 65.5 per 100 000 women and a mortality rate of 43.4 per 100 000 women in 2020. Despite being a preventable and treatable disease, cervical cancer accounts for about 23% of all new…