Remarks by USAID Mission Director Sheryl Stumbras Emerging Farmers Partnership Launch and MOU Signing Pannar Seed Center, Lusaka December 17, 2020 (as prepared for delivery) HONORIFICS Minister of Agriculture Honorable Michael Katambo, Global Communities COP Nobel Moyo, Corteva Country Director Samson Nyendwa, Afgri Representative Rayno Van Niekerk, Ladies and Gentlemen, All protocols observed. It …
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 18 December, 2020 | Categories: Speeches, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Corteva, Corteva Agriscience, Emerging Farmers Partnership, Global Communities, John Deere, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Remarks by U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David Young Let’s Read Materials Handover Mulungushi Center, Lusaka December 15, 2020 (as prepared for delivery) Honorable Minister of General Education Dr. Dennis Wanchinga, Permanent Secretary for Technical Services Dr. Jobbicks Kalumba, Permanent Secretary for Administration Dr. Jabbin Mulwanda, Ladies and Gentlemen, All protocols observed. I am delighted …
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 18 December, 2020 | Categories: Chargé d'Affaires, a.i., Speeches, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Ministry of General Education, MTN, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Zamtel
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Ten thousand emerging farmers across Zambia will receive support to increase their productivity, incomes, and sustainable farming practices under a new project spearheaded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Corteva Agriscience, Global Communities, and John Deere. The objective of the Zambia Emerging Farmers Partnership is to transform Zambia’s largely …
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 17 December, 2020 | Categories: Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Afgri Equipment, Corteva Agriscience, Global Communities, John Deere, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
LUSAKA – On December 15, the U.S. government handed over 5,000 tablet computers and more than 2 million readers, teachers’ guides, and other teaching and learning materials to the Ministry of General Education (MoGE). These tablets and materials will benefit approximately 20,000 teachers and 1.4 million learners in Early Childhood Education (ECE) through Grade 3 …
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 16 December, 2020 | Categories: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Early Childhood Education, Ministry of General Education, Performance Tracking System, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), USAID Let’s Read Project
LUSAKA – Today, U.S. government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), in close partnership with the Government of the Republic of Zambia, commissioned a pilot seed export from Zambia to Mozambique produced by emerging seed company, Lake Agriculture. The USAID-funded Feed the Future Southern Africa Seed Trade …
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 28 October, 2020 | Categories: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Agricultural and Natural Resources, FANR, Lake Agriculture, QualiBasic Seed Company, SADC Food, SADC Harmonised Seed Regulatory System, Seed Trade Project, Southern African Development Community, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), USAID
LUSAKA – Today, Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, President of the Republic of Zambia, and U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires (CDA) David Young commemorated the U.S. government’s commitment to implement a five-year, K39 billion ($1.9 billion) development strategy for Zambia. The long-term strategy will improve health, education, economic development, and democratic governance for Zambia’s people. The announcement …
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 14 October, 2020 | Categories: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Peace Corps, U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Let’s Read Project joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Teacher’s Day on October 5, 2020. This day aims to bring focus to appreciating the role of teachers worldwide, as well as provide an opportunity to consider issues related to teaching and learning. The United Nations …
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 7 October, 2020 | Categories: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: COVID-19, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), UNESCO, USAID Let’s Read Zambia, World Teachers Day
LUSAKA – Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights. To commemorate ILD 2020, Komboni Radio interviewed Chargé d’Affaires David Young from the U.S. Embassy. Chargé Young used the interview to highlight …
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By U.S. Embassy Zambia | 11 September, 2020 | Categories: Events, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: International Literacy Day, Ministry of General Education, United States Agency for International Development, USAID, USAID Let’s Read
