Embassy of the Republic of Zambia - Washington D.C

12/24/2022

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Longacres Mall, Alick Nkhata Road, Lusaka. The mall was officially opened by the Minister of Finance and National Planning, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, MP, on behalf of His Excellency The President of the Republic of Zambia Mr. Hakainde Hichilema .

The mall is an investment of the Public Service Pensions Fund.

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12/24/2022

STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, DC. 23rd December 2022- Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Honorable Chipoka Mulenga says there is need for collaboration on the development of capacities to meet product standards set for the U.S. Market.

Mr. Mulenga said this in Washington, DC during the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Ministerial meeting hosted by United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai with trade ministers from AGOA eligible countries, U.S. Members of Congress, senior officials from the U.S. government and the African Union; the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, the African Development Bank, and Regional Economic Communities (REC).

The Ministerial provided a platform to discuss AGOA implementation, including strengthening economic cooperation, expanding two-way trade and investment, supporting regional economic integration, and sharing perspectives on other key issues of mutual interest affecting U.S.-Africa trade.

During the AGOA meeting, a presentation of a study on the impact of the AGO on Africa and recommendations of senior officials was made.

In agreeing and supporting the recommendations of the AGOA, Mr. Mulenga indicated that these would be good for a sustained U.S. - Africa relations.

Mr. Mulenga, however, said regarding the recommendation on the extension of AGOA, there was need to take into consideration sustainability of business.

He recommended that the extension should be for a period longer than the 10 years recommended by the study.

"I want to emphasize the need for collaboration on the development of capacities to meet product standards set for the US Market. This would need to be coupled with attracting American investments into Africa that would partner with African investors intending to producing for the US market as well as for the large African Market," Mr. Mulenga said.

The Ministerial re-affirmed the United States’ commitment to expanding trade and investment with the continent and highlighted the broad agreement on the need to strengthen implementation and modernize AGOA to translate opportunity into concrete benefits for the African people.

Ambassador Tai thanked the ministers for a productive and candid discussion about the issues that are central to the U.S.-Africa trade and investment relationship.

She emphasized the need to think creatively and build on the accomplishments of AGOA by developing ideas that will drive economic integration and investment across the continent.

AGOA was enacted in 2000 and has since been at the core of U.S. trade and investment policy with sub-Saharan Africa.

AGOA provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. economy and has helped drive investment on the continent, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs, promoting regional integration and enhancing Africa’s export competitiveness.

The recommendations included the extension of the AGOA, widen the product base and support through investments and technical assistance for capacity to meet AGOA requirements.

Issued by

Charles Tembo
First Secretary Press and Public Relations
Embassy of the Republic of Zambia
Washington, DC
United States of America
[email protected]

12/16/2022

President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has made a clarion call for Africa to be granted a seat at the G20 and also a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council.

The UN Security Council has only five permanent members: China, Russia, UK, US, and France.

President Hichilema attended the U.S. - Africa Leaders Summit hosted by US President Joe Biden.

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12/15/2022

US President Joe Biden and his Wife, with President Hakainde Hichilema at the White House. December 13th 2022.

12/15/2022

US-Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has called for a multilateral meeting with the Zambian, Namibian and the South African Governments to discuss issues of mutual cooperation.

12/15/2022

President Hakainde Hichilema with EMRCapital executive and board chairman of Lubambe Copper Mine Owen Hegarty during the announcement of the US$ 150 million investment from KolBold Metals to own, explore, and develop the Mingomba deposit and to support the Lubambe Copper Mine in Chililabombwe, Zambia. The announcement will see Zambia hosting the largest copper and cobalt resource in the world.

12/14/2022

President Hakainde Hichilema at the Capital Hill for a working Coffee with the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee hosted by Chairman Bob Menendez.

12/14/2022

President Hakainde Hichilema at the Council of Foreign Relations during a conversation with the Ralph Bunche senior fellow for Africa policy studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) Michelle D. Gavin.

President Hichilema is in Washington, DC at the Invitation of U.S President Joe Biden for the U.S - Africa Leaders Summit.

12/12/2022

STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, DC. 11th December 2022 – Anti-Corruption Commission Chairperson Mr. Musa Mwenye, State Counsel (SC) says poverty eradication cannot be achieved without fighting Corruption.

Mr. Mwenye is attending the 20th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), the world’s largest independent global forum to fight corruption, in Washington D.C. on the theme, “Uprooting Corruption, Defending Democratic Values."

During the plenary, on the topic ‘Fighting Greed, Kleptocracy, Oligarchs, Money Laundering and their Enablers', Mr. Mwenye said the most important question which needs answers is why fight corruption and for what benefit.

“Why corruption fight? This is the question we keep asking. Fighting corruption is an important economic strategy. There should never be developmental discussions or a discussion around aid without corruption or the fight against corruption been an agenda discussion,” Mr. Mwenye said.

“I am yet to see any country that has moved from the position of under development to a developed nation without first fighting corruption.”

He said developing countries' have a problem that the resource basket is pierced by corruption.

Mr. Mwenye said all the leakages in any system should be stopped first as countries move to develop.

“The leakages must be stopped first. We can’t develop or eradicate poverty without fighting corruption. There is an inter-play between the increase of corruption and the democratic backsliding. Whenever there is economic backsliding, there is an increase in corruption. So, corruption increasing, there is economic backslide, then transparency goes out of the window."

“We can’t have a successful conversation around democracy or increase of freedoms without having a conversation around the fight against corruption,” he said.

Meanwhile, Mr. Mwenye told the conference that Zambia's establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Court has helped the fight against corruption.

“The Financial Intelligence Center (FIC) has helped a lot to fight corruption and highlights transactions which are suspicious. Every year, the FIC releases the trends report in money laundering. This is the process that has helped and effective in exposing corruption. There is also the establishment of the Financial and Economic Crimes Court,” said Mr. Mwenye.

This year’s IACC takes place at a critical moment in the fight against corruption as governments around the world renew their focus to anti-corruption efforts - introducing new commitments, launching new anti-money laundering directives and recognizing corruption as a core security concern.

The IACC 2022 is hosted by the U.S. government and organized by the International Anti-Corruption Conference Council and Transparency International, in partnership with Transparency International U.S.

Issued by:

Charles Tembo
First Secretary Press and Public Relations
Washington, DC United States of America
[email protected]

12/10/2022

*PRESS STATEMENT ON THE PARTICIPATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA IN THE US AFRICA LEADERS SUMMIT IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA*

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to inform the Nation that Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia will participate in the US Africa Leaders Summit scheduled for 13th to 15th December, 2022, in Washington DC, United States of America.

The Summit, which will be hosted by Mr. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States of America, will be attended by African Heads of State and Government, business leaders, civil society, global Chief Executive Officers and leading US-African businesses and investors, among others.

The Summit is expected to underscore the importance of the US-Africa relations and increased cooperation on shared global priorities.
President Hichilema and other Heads of State and Government are expected to deliberate on opportunities for public-private partnerships; bolstering the US-Africa economic relationship; access to capital; food insecurity, and promoting sustainable economic growth and development.

On Thursday 15th December, 2022, the official day for the Leaders Summit, the President is scheduled to deliver a statement during the Leaders Session on Partnering on Agenda 2063.

The President will also participate in the inaugural US-Africa Business Forum and various panel discussions including the Civil Society Forum; and the Conservation, Climate Adaptation and Just Energy Transition Forum, prior to the Leaders Summit.
On the margins of the Summit, the President is scheduled to attend a meeting organized by the Council on Foreign Relations as well as an engagement for African Heads of State and Government, at the invitation of the Atlantic Council.

In addition, President Hichilema will hold bilateral meetings with other leaders and business executives to forge strong partnerships for collaboration particularly in trade and investment for Zambia. The President is keen to see higher levels of Foreign Direct Investment into Zambia and will use the high-level engagements to stimulate greater interest and leverage opportunities for collaborative partnerships for mutual benefit.

The President remains firmly focused on implementing robust and ambitious economic programmes aimed at turning around the country’s economy.In this regard, the President’s participation in this important Summit is crucial for unlocking economic opportunities, scaling up innovation, entrepreneurship and industry-focused progress for the benefit of Zambians.

It will also shore up Zambia’s credentials as a proponent of multilateralism, international cooperation and sustainable development anchored on peace and security.
President Hichilema is expected to depart from the United States of America for Zambia immediately after his engagements.

Hon. Stanley K. Kakubo, M.P
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
Charter House
Lusaka🇿🇲
10th December, 2022

12/01/2022

Joint Statement Between Costa Rica, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Zambia, and the United States on the Announcement of the Second Summit for Democracy | The White House

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/11/29/joint-statement-between-costa-rica-the-netherlands-the-republic-of-korea-the-republic-of-zambia-and-the-united-states-on-the-announcement-of-the-second-summit-for-democracy/

Today, we the governments of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Zambia, and the United States are pleased to announce

11/09/2022

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11/01/2022

STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON DC, November 1st, 2022 – Zambian Experts in Nuclear Energy have noted the need for high level dialogue in the transition to clean energy sources.

The Zambian delegation at the fifth International Ministerial Conference on Nuclear Power in the 21st Century in Washington, D.C, United States is led by Chief Biomedical Scientist at Maina Soko Military Hospital Colonel Emmanuel Simenti, Lieutenant Colonel Chongo Zaza who is Deputy Director, Research Directorate of the Zambia Air Force and Ministry of Technology and Science, Engineer William Musosha.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)is hosting the conference.

Colonel Simenti and his delegation called on Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States of America, His Excellency Lazarous Kapambwe, at the Zambian Embassy.

Colonel Simenti said Zambia’s use of nuclear power in Electricity, Agriculture and Medical can never be over emphasized.
He said Zambia is looking for a developer for the nuclear center, adding that progress has been made.

“So, this conference has provided an opportunity to further look at nuclear energy in transition to clean energy sources. We can use nuclear energy to help generate electricity, promote agriculture and medical. As a country, we are looking for a developer to the nuclear center, however, we are moving closer to find the developer,” said Colonel Simenti.

And Lieutenant Colonel Zaza said there is need to invest in nuclear technology research.

“Nuclear technology is needed for Zambia not to be left behind. So, we need to invest in nuclear research. The country needs to diversify to engage in nuclear technology field,” said Lt. Colonel Zaza.

Meanwhile, Ambassador Kapambwe expressed happiness that Zambia was among the few African Countries attending the conference.

The conference provides a forum for ministers, policymakers, senior officials and experts to engage in high-level dialogue on the role of nuclear energy in the transition to clean energy sources, and its contribution to sustainable development and climate change mitigation.

Issued by
Charles Tembo (Mr.)
First Secretary Press and Public Relations
Embassy of the Republic of Zambia,
Washington DC, United States of America
Email: [email protected]

10/27/2022

10/24/2022

Happy 58th Independence Mother Zambia.

10/23/2022

Photos from Ministry of Finance and National Planning, , Lusaka-Zambia's post

10/19/2022

Zambia's Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Hon. Stanley K. kakubo, MP wrote

We today at Charter House, Lusaka received His Excellency Mr. Michael C. Gonzales, Ambassador of the United States of America accredited to Zambia.

During the meeting, we reaffirmed the excellent bilateral relations and cooperation that exist between Zambia and the United States and highlighted the positive strides the government had taken to restore human rights and democratic principles in the country, including media freedom.

We also expressed gratitude to the United States Government for its support toward Zambia’s debt restructuring programme and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening its bilateral relations with the United States.

The Ambassador took the opportunity to brief us on the forthcoming US-Africa Leaders Summit scheduled for December 2022.
The Ambassador also highlighted the United States’ support to Zambia in various areas and looked forward to greater engagement during his tour of duty.

Hon. Stanley K. Kakubo, MP
Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
Zambia🇿🇲
19.10.2022

10/15/2022

STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON DC, 15th October 2022 - The British International Investment and the Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO) have signed a 50 million United States Dollars package for support to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia.

The British International Investments (former CDC) and ZANACO Bank signed the package in Washington DC, USA on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank meetings currently going on.

Finance and National Planning Minister Hon. Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane and British Minister of State for Development in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Vicky Ford witnessed the signing ceremony.

ZANACO Chief Executive Officer Mukwandi Chibesakunda signed the package on behalf of the bank.

And Hon. Dr. Musokotwane said the package compliments the vision of Government in totality.

Dr. Musokotwane said this is because the Government is mindful of the fact that the young population in Zambia is looking for jobs and business opportunities.

"We have just witnessed the signing of agreement between the British International Investment and ZANACO. It is in line of financing in 50 million United States Dollars and this money will be available for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This compliments the vision of Government in totality because we are very mindful of the fact that the young population in the country is looking for jobs and business opportunities so this line of financing compliments that," said Hon. Dr. Musokotwane.

He said the package is part of the solution to create jobs and business opportunities.

"It is part of the solution. I thank ZANACO and the British International Investment for having negotiated. Now what we ware looking forward is implementation," he said.

And Ms. Ford said Zambia has been on a remarkable journey in the last one year.

Ms. Ford said Zambia is setting an outlook for future opportunities.

"Zambia has been in the most remarkable journey on the past year or so. What you have achieved has been very phenomenon and in stabilizing the economy," said Ms. Ford.

Meanwhile, ZANACO Chief Executive Officer Mukwandi Chibesakunda said the partnership will be the foundation stone for future growth.

"This is a privilege for us as ZANACO to be the first institution to sign this agreement and we believe this will set the right foundation for the Zambian economy through the growth of SMEs and to create opportunities and employment. This partnership will be the foundation stone for future growth," said Ms. Chibesakunda.

The 2022 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group bring together Ministers of Finance, Central Bank Governors, Investors, and several other stakeholders.

Hon. Dr. Musokotwane is accompanied to the meetings by Secretary to the Treasury Felix Nkulukusa, Permanent Secretary (Budget & Economic Affairs) Mukuli Chikuba, Bank of Zambia Governor Dr. Denny Kalyalya and the Bank of Zambia Deputy Governor, Dr. Francis Chipimo.

Issued by

Charles Tembo (Mr.)

First Secretary Press and Public Relations

Embassy of Zambia, Washington DC,
United States of America

Email: [email protected]

10/14/2022

ZAMBIA WILL RISE FROM THE ASHES & BECOME A TRUSTED INVESTMENT PARTNER AGAIN

Finance and National Planning Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, MP, says Zambia is on course in her quest to resolve the crippling debt crisis so as to create conditions required for enhanced local and foreign investments, faster economic growth, jobs for the youths, and the needed sustained wealth creation to enhance the country’s capacity to repay creditors.

Dr. Musokotwane has re-affirmed the common framework for debt treatment as the most practical solution available under the country’s circumstances in resolving the crisis and facilitate conditions required for enhanced local and foreign investments, faster economic growth, jobs for the youths, and the needed sustained wealth creation to enhance the country’s capacity to repay creditors.

“For us, it is important that we pay what we owe,” said the Minister who was speaking at an investor seminar dubbed, ‘Zambia: delivering medium-term fiscal and debt sustainability.’

The seminar was organised by JP Morgan (a global leader in financial services offering solutions to the world's most important corporations, governments and institutions) on the sidelines of the ongoing ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND AND THE WORLD BANK GROUP, in Washington DC, United States of America.

The Minister told the gathering, whose count was over a hundred (100) persons, that having acquired assurances from official creditors, a follow-up meeting will soon be convened to explore the signing of a memorandum of understanding on debt restructuring - which anticipated outcome he described as an opportunity for Zambia “to rise from the ashes” and become a trusted global investment partner, again.

Dr. Musokotwane says the support from the World Bank targeted at Zambia’s agriculture development initiatives creates an enabling environment for local and foreign investors to venture into export agriculture and make the country part of the solution to world hunger.

During the question and answer session, the Minister took the opportunity to explain that the mine tax related proposals in the 2023 National Budget Speech aim at aligning the country’s mine-tax regime to the global standard - especially mine tax regimes of other competing jurisdictions, adding that, the measures will encourage mine-exploration activities, growth of the industry and value addition.

Among the meetings that the Minister’s delegation will attend on Thursday, 13th October, 2022, at the ongoing annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group, are the following:

1) IMF Monetary and Capital Markets Department bilateral meeting;

2) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (World Bank) bilateral meeting;

3) Seminar on Enhancing Domestic Resource Mobilisation Through Meaningful Citizen Participation Under The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) And Equitable Resource Allocation;

4) The Introductory Session of the International Monetary and Finance Committee (IMFC) – the highest organ of the IMF;

5) US Department of Treasury bilateral meeting; and,

6) World Bank Africa Group 1 Constituency Meeting.

The Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group bring together Ministers of Finance, Central Bank Governors, Investors, and several other stakeholders to a common space to discuss and agree on solutions to the challenges facing the global economy such as low commodity prices, unstable macro-economic environment’s, low investments, and debt.

Dr MUSOKOTWANE is accompanied to the meetings by Secretary to the Treasury FELIX NKULUKUSA, Permanent Secretary (Budget & Economic Affairs) MUKULI CHIKUBA, Bank of Zambia Governor Dr DENNY KALYALYA and the Bank of Zambia Deputy Governor, Dr FRANCIS CHIPIMO.