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  • HRH Prince Edward Earl of Wessex visits Zambia

    The British High Commission today announced the visit to Zambia of His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex.

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

  • Two Zambians scoop British scholarships for 2013/14

    The British High Commission announced today that two talented Zambians have been awarded scholarships to undertake post-graduate studies in the UK.

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

  • Big new UK assistance for Zambian education

    The UK will spend K315m supporting education in Zambia over the next three years.

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

  • Big new UK assistance for Zambian education

    The UK will spend K315m supporting education in Zambia over the next three years.

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

  • Bilateral Programme and Prosperity Funds 2013-14

    Call for bids

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

  • DFID Research: Nutrition Champions Awards 2013

    The 30th June marks the deadline for nominations for this year's Nutrition Champions Awards

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

  • High Commission celebrates the 87th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II

    On 14 June 2013, the British High Commissioner, James Thornton, gave a speech to mark the celebration of the Official Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth at the Residence.

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

  • Her Majesty The Queen honours Mr Peter Aagaard

    Mr Aagaard has been recognised for his contribution in the improvement of conservation farming in Zambia

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

  • DFID Research: Intelligent water pumps in rural Africa

    The Smart Handpumps initiative explains the value of a new electronic device designed to monitor rural handpumps in Kenya.

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

  • DFID Research: The Hunger and Nutrition Commitment Index

    A new index reveals that political will has a vital role to play in tackling hunger and undernutrition.

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

  • UK champions a greater role for Commonwealth youth

    Foreign Office Minister attends Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ Meeting to discuss involvement of young people in current affairs.

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

  • Human Rights and Democracy Report launch

    The Foreign Secretary William Hague has launched the Foreign Office Human Rights and Democracy report for 2012.

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

  • Limited consular service for British nationals in Zambia on 8 April

    British High Commission consular section open between 0800-0900 on Monday 8 April

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

  • DFID Research: Climate Week Award for DFID

    Last week Evergreen Agriculture, a DFID funded project, was recognised in the UK Climate Week Awards.

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

  • Speech by High Commissioner HE James Thornton at the opening of the 'Shaping our Future' conference

    On 26 March, 2013, British High Commissioner James Thornton addressed 150 delegates from the public, private, NGO and academic sectors. The High Commissioner said:

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

  • Speech by High Commissioner James Thornton on the UK’s priorities for its presidency of the G8

    The High Commissioner delivered this speech on the G8 agenda in front of a group of government officials, CSOs and students on 19 March, 2013.

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

  • DFID Research: A responsive database in agricultural research

    The CGIAR Aquatic Agricultural Systems (AAS) programme is planning to launch a new GIS database, providing detailed geographical information on worldwide food production systems.

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

  • Increasing awareness of HIV and maternal services in Zambia

    UK aid funded clinics help mums have HIV negative babies and lead healthy lives

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  • International Women's Day: UK tackles violence against women

    The UK will spearhead a new drive to save girls and women from the domestic violence and trafficking in poor countries

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

  • Change of British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia

    Mr James Thornton has been appointed British High Commissioner to the Republic of Zambia in succession to Mr Thomas Carter and Ms Carolyn Davidson, who will be transferring to other Diplomatic Service appointments.

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