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  • Her Majesty The Queen congratulates KK on his 90th birthday

    HM Queen Elizabeth II has congratulated first republican president Dr Kenneth Kaunda on his 90th birthday.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • U.S. and UK announce $10m for survivors of Gender-Based Violence

    The One-Stop Centre for survivors of Gender-Based Violence was launched at Ng'ombe clinic.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The UK – supporting Zambia’s development and prosperity

    In his speech at the reception to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth Birthday on 24 April, British High Commissioner James Thornton said:

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British accountants to develop accountancy expertise in Africa and Asia

    The UK will help improve financial management and investment climates of developing countries by sharing British expertise and international best practice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chevening Scholarship places in developing countries tripled for 2015/16

    The Budget announced on 19 March included a tripling of Chevening places in developing countries for the 2015-16 academic year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Applying for a UK visa? You can now pay Priority Visa fee online

    Customers wishing to apply for a UK visa can now pay the Priority Visa fee online and take the receipt to the new Visa Application Centre.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK introduces optional priority visa service

    On 31 March, the UK’s visa application centre (VAC) in Lusaka moved to attractive new premises along Alick Nkhata Road

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Deputy High Commissioner discusses Double Taxation Treaties

    The Deputy High Commissioner Sean Melbourne participated in a public debate on 11 March about Double Taxation Treaties. Mr Melbourne said:

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech by the British High Commissioner James Thornton at the Shaping our Future Conference

    British High Commissioner James Thornton spoke at the Shaping our Future Conference hosted by the British Council in Lusaka today. He said:

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference

    In a speech at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference the Foreign Secretary says it now ranks alongside drugs, arms and people trafficking.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary's remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade reception

    In a speech at the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade the Foreign Secretary called for action to save some of the world's most remarkable species.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Human Rights and Democracy Fund in Zambia: Call for Bids

    The Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF) 2014 – 2015 is now open for the submission of project proposals.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK and Zambia sign a Double Taxation Agreement

    It replaces an agreement between the UK and Zambia of 1972.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changing lives in Zambia

    Scottish Minister ends visit to Malawi and Zambia by visiting Scottish aid project

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Queen's Baton Relay in Zambia: High Commissioner's speech

    To celebrate the arrival of the Queen's Baton in Zambia on 27 January, the British High Commissioner James Thornton said;

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Queen's Baton and Scottish Minister arrive in Zambia

    On Sunday 26 January 2014 the Queen’s Baton arrived in Zambia as part of the warm-up to the Commonwealth Games.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • British High Commission marks International Anti-Corruption Day

    To mark the International Anti-Corruption Day on 9 December, British High Commissioner to Zambia James Thornton gave a speech. He said:

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Foreign Secretary statement on the death of Nelson Mandela

    Foreign Secretary William Hague: Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Closure of British High Commission, Lusaka, 6-10 December 2013

    The Consular section of the British High Commission in Lusaka will be closed on Friday 6th, Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th December 2013 due to unforeseen circumstances

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Closure of British High Commission, Lusaka, 21 November 2013

    The British High Commission in Lusaka including Consular and Visa will be closed on Thursday 21 November 2013 for a staff away day event.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government