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Phrases

Above are a few common Nyanja phrases to help you get around.

Languages

English is spoken in official, business and academic situations and is considered to be the country’s official language. However, the main language spoken locally is Nyanja, with Bemba closely following. Other languages spoken frequently in Zambia include Luvale, Tonga, Lozi, Lunda and Kaonde and number over seventy in total.

In addition, French and Portuguese is very commonly taught as an additional language in private schools and they have been considered being added to the mainstream Zambian curriculum for state schools as well. German is also available as a language at the University of Zambia.
 

Religion

Around 95% of all individuals in Zambia have reported having Christian beliefs with around 66% of these being Protestant, 20% being Catholic and around 9% being of other Christian belief, a further 5% are of other beliefs or are non-religious.

Other beliefs in the country include the Christian denominations of Pentecostalism, Presbyterianism, the New Apostolic Church, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Seventh-day Adventism, Lutheranism, Branhamism, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and many other Evangelical denominations. Additionally, significant portions of the population are Muslims, mainly of Sunni, Shia and Ahmadiyya sects, and there’s a small Jewish community, mainly Ashkenazis. Tribal and indigenous beliefs also exist throughout the country in small pocket groups as well. Finally, the Baha’I faith makes up a significant portion of the Zambian population as well with around 160,000 practitioners active in the country.

Museums, Galleries & Architecture

Zambian Architecture sees three main varieties, which include Tribal, Colonial and Modernist building styles. Tribal styles vary from region to region and may see various stylizations of villages, mainly those resembling the designs of the major pre-colonial era kingdoms. Colonial buildings tend to use quick-build wooden structures and may see small amounts of brickwork for solidity or foundational purposes, having a strong European or Arabic style (derived from that of the Arab traders). Modernist styles see contemporary cities with large-scale high-rise buildings in the country’s most populous areas such as Lusaka.

Clothing, Dress Style & Etiquette

Although today most Zambian nationals wear western-style clothing, especially so in urban areas, traditionally the style of clothing varied dramatically among Zambia’s tribes, numbering over seventy. Many tribes used animal skins, strips of cloth, beads, rattles and the like for their ceremonies, but more frequently worn is the Chitenge (a long gown made out of cotton) and the Musisi (a type of flared dress worn by both men and women). It’s also common for men to wear a waistcoat with the Musisi which often incorporates a printed design and a red cotton hat, but may be other colours as well.

Literature, Poetry, Music & Dance

Zambian literature is very recent and really only sees writers from the 20^th Century onwards. These writers are most frequently politicians and activists and tend to cover the situations surrounding the politics in Zambia and neighbouring countries as well as the Apartheid. Notable authors include Kenneth Kaunda, Andreya Sylvester Masiye, Charles Mwewa, Princess Zindaba Nyirenda, Chibamba Kanyama, Dominic Mulaisho, Keith Nalumango and Binwill Sinyangwe (all 20^th Century).

Calendar & Events

Zambia sees eleven public holidays throughout the year, starting with January 1^st: New Years’ Day. On March 12^th, Youth day sets in for the second public holiday of the year, then in late March to early April, Good Friday and Easter Monday are celebrated. May 1^st sees Labour Day and then on May 25^th, African Freedom Day is celebrated.

On the first Monday of July, Heroes’ Day is celebrated to honour the memories of those who died during the independence struggles, the following Tuesday Unity Day is celebrated. Then on the first Monday of August, Farmers’ Day is celebrated, followed with Independence Day on October 24^th and finally Christmas Day on December 25^th. 

Times Café in Lusaka offers good food, refreshing drinks and a classy aura of an atmosphere, ideal for tourists and those staying nearby whom want to network with other westerners and the like.

The Alpha Bar in Lusaka is known to always host an intriguing crowd and has attracted much attention from tourists as of late, especially due to the cheap drinks that are so easily accessible.

Perhaps you’re looking for a more relaxed atmosphere? Thato’s Beer Garden & Restaurant in Livingstone offers you an opportunity to take a dip in their pool, kick back and relax with an ice cold beer, or alternatively you can kick back in front of the telly instead and watch the footy inside.

Known exclusively for its ambiance, the Cold Castle in Luanshya outputs some classic 45 rpm tunes for nostalgic rumba music. Although be careful! The beat can be irresistible and draws almost everyone to eventually dance!

If you’re a special kind of party animal, the Booze Cruise on the Zambezi River is the way to go, the cruise serves food to help you soak up the alcohol but it also serves the best Zambezi Lager around as well as wine, cocktails and a range of other exquisite drinks. 

Money

Zambia uses the Zambian Kwacha (currency code ZMW) which can be divided down into 100 Ngwee. 1 Zambian Kwacha is worth approximately $0.16 or £0.09.

Coins come in variants of 5, 10 and 50 Ngwee as well as in 1 Kwacha variants.

Bank Notes are available in 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Kwacha variants.

Economy

Although unemployment is a serious problem throughout Zambia, the National GDP has actually doubles since the country’s independence in 1964 and sees around 7.3% GDP growth yearly, bringing in just short of $25 Billion a year (at around $1700 per capital). Zambia’s biggest producers are in Services (46.4%), Industry (32.2%) and then Agriculture (20.4%) whilst the labour force is the other way around, with 85% in Agriculture, 9% in Services and 6% in Industry. The country mainly exports to China (42.2%) but also majorly deals with the neighbouring countries of South Africa (7.2%) and the Congo (7.2%).

The country’s main industry is in Copper-Mining and historically the country has been one of the largest exporters of copper in the world and sees over 230,000 tonnes of copper exported every year. Meanwhile, the country’s biggest agricultural sectors are in Maize, Cotton, Sunflower seeds, Sorhum, Cassava, Floriculture, Tobacco, Pearl Millet, Wheat, Sugar and Soybeans.

Banking

Outside of Lusaka and other developed cities, performing financial transactions may be incredibly difficult and ATMs may be scarce. However, inside of major urban areas the ATM situation is comparable to the west and money is usually easy to withdraw and deposit. Account types most banks support in Zambia are similar to those in the west, with low-interest easy-access Current Accounts and higher-interest restricted-access Savings Accounts, but rates may vary dramatically from bank to bank.

Taxes

Zambia’s taxes are split into five main types, Company Income, Personal Income, Presumptive, Property Transfer, Withholding, VAT and Customs Duty.

Personal Income Tax is applied on all individuals earning above a certain threshold, starting at a rate of 25% and scaling up to 35% based on income amount.
Company Income Tax is generally applied at a rate of 35% for most companies, but companies involved in mining are only taxed at 30% and those involved with agriculture are taxed at only 15%. Companies with profits exceeding a certain threshold are taxed at a rate of 40% and those listed on the Lusaka Stock Exchange are taxed at 33%. Presumptive Tax is applied at a rate of 3% on small businesses below a certain threshold.

Property Transfer Tax is applied at a rate of 3% on all sales of any land, building or share in the country. Withholding Tax is a is applied at a rate of 20% on all payments, consultancy fees, management fees, royalties, dividends, commissions, interest payments and rental charges at a rate of 20%.

VAT is applied at a rate of 16% but some goods are exempted from this. Customs Duty is applied at a rate of 25% on finished products, 15% on intermediate goods and 0-5% on raw materials and capital goods. 

Many places across Zambia serve western food today and street vendors can be found selling food of all sorts including exotic fruit, rice, vegetables and meat of varying types. However, historically the staple food for Zambians was Maize, also known as sweet corn in the west, and this can be used to make a range of recipes aside from boiling the vegetable, these may include Nshima (a stiff porridge made from ground Maize), Samp (Crushed Maize and Beans) and even Chibuku (beer made from Maize and Sorghum) as well as many recipes without it such as Ifisashi (green vegetables in peanut sauce).

Other common food sources include insects such as grasshoppers, cicadas, flying ants, termites and caterpillars, other vegetables such as cassava, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and groundnuts, and seasonings such as pepper, clove, cinnamon and nutmeg. 

VISA Requirements

Citizens from the following countries do not require a visa to enter Zambia and may stay for up to 90 days as tourists or up to 30 days for business:

• Antigua and Barbuda
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Botswana
• Cyprus
• Dominica
• Fiji
• Grenada
• Hong Kong
• Ireland
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Kiribati
• Lesotho
• Malawi
• Maldives
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Montenegro
• Mozambique
• Namibia
• Nauru
• Romania
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Samoa
• Serbia
• Seychelles
• Singapore
• Zimbabwe
• Solomon Islands
• South Africa
• Swaziland
• Tanzania
• Tonga
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Tuvalu
• Uganda
• Vanuatu

Citizens from the following countries whom hold British passports may also enter Zambia with the same restrictions:

• Anguilla
• Bermuda
• British Virgin Islands
• British Indian Ocean Territory
• Cayman Islands
• Falkland Islands
• Gibraltar
• Montserrat
• Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• Isle of Man
• Guernsey
• Jersey

Citizens from the following countries whom hold New Zealand passports may also enter Zambia with the same restrictions:

• Cook Islands
• Niue
• Tokelau

Citizens from Norfolk Island whom hold Australian passports may also enter Zambia with the same restrictions.

Citizens from the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival which has the same restrictions as the group above:

• Albania
• Andorra
• Angola
• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Belarus
• Belgium
• Bhutan
• Bolivia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Brazil
• Brunei
• Bulgaria
• Burundi
• Cambodia
• Canada
• Chile
• Colombia
• Comoros
• Republic of the Congo
• Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Cuba
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Djibouti
• Ecuador
• Egypt
• Eritrea
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• Georgia
• Germany
• Ghana
• Greece
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Haiti
• Honduras
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Kazakhstan
• Laos
• Latvia
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Macedonia
• Madagascar
• Mexico
• Moldova
• Monaco
• Mongolia
• Burma
• Nauru
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Nicaragua
• Norway
• Panama
• Paraguay
• Peru
• Phillipines
• Poland
• Portugal
• Russia
• Rwanda
• Sao Tome and Principe
• San Marino
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Korea
• Spain
• Saint Lucia
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• Thailand
• Turkey
• United Arab Emirates
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uruguay
• Western Sahara
• Venezuela
• Vietnam

Health Care

All Health Care in Zambia is regulated by the Ministry of Health, of which, statistical data is also collected and reported upon. Today, the country’s life expectancy is at around 43 years of age at birth and infant mortality rates are at 102 out of every 1,000 births, or roughly one in ten. Hospitals are concentrated in urban areas but exist throughout the country as well as multiple University Hospitals which trains students to become fully-qualified doctors. For more rural areas, community health centres run by small councils are responsible for keeping up the standard of health.

Zambia’s biggest issue health-wise is the HIV/AIDS epidemic plaguing the nation, which sees around 13% of all adults in the country carrying the disease. However, it should note that this has halved from the last figure taken over ten years ago and is slowly coming under control.

Transportation

Zambia’s transportation network spans over 2.1 thousand kilometres and includes Zambia Railways, TAZARA Railways, the Maama Colliery Railway, the Mulobezi Railway and the Mulungushi Commuter Line. Additional links to the neighbouring countries of the Congo, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Mozambique and Tanzania are also available. The lines stretch across the country, connecting the cities of Lusaka, Mazabuka, Livingstone, Kabwe, Kapiri Mposhi, Kasama Ndola, Chililabombwe, Chingola, Mufulira, Luanshya, Ndola, Mpika, Kitwe, Mulobezi, Choma and Kafue.

There are over a hundred thousand kilometres of road in Zambia, with around a third of these roads paved. These include roads connecting the large cities that stretch across the entirety of the nation.

Water-wise, Zambia is landlocked meaning that it has no access to sea ports and harbours. However, it has many waterways which add up to become over 2,250 kilometres of navigable rivers between Zambezi, Kafue, Luangwa, Luapula and Chambeshi.

Finally, the country owns eighty-eight airports, eight of which have paved runways. The airports provide travel most frequently to and from Dar es Salaam, Nairobi, Johannesburg, London, Paris, Dubai, Addis Ababa and Lilongwe.

Embassies

Embassies in Zambia include:

Angolan Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of Angola in Lusaka, Zambia
Mumada Road, 6660 Olympia Park, CP 31595
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(260 1) 29 22 77
FAX
(260 1) 29 21 63
EMAIL
angembra@zamtel.zm
 
Angola
Angolan Consulate in Mongu, Zambia
 
General Consulate of Angola in Mongu, Zambia
PO Box 910379
 
CITY
Mongu 
PHONE
(260 7) 22 13 78
FAX
(260 7) 22 13 78
EMAIL
angcongen@zamtel.zm
 
Angola
Angolan Consulate in Solwezi, Zambia
 
Consulate of Angola in Solwezi, Zambia
Independance Avenue, Plot 27, PO 110140 - Solwezi
 
CITY
Solwezi
PHONE
(260 8) 82 14 84 / 82 16 98        
FAX
(260 1) 82 16 38
 
Austria
Austrian Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Consulate of Austria in Lusaka, Zambia
65 ChaChaCha Road, P O Box 30089, Lusaka 10101, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(+260/1) 22 91 90
(+260/1) 22 95 56
(+260/1) 22 85 30          
FAX
(+260/1) 22 14 28
(+260/1) 22 37 98
EMAIL
galaun@microlink.zm
OFFICE HOURS
Monday-Friday: 10:00-12:00 hours
 
Belgium
Belgian Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Honorary Consulate of Belgium in Lusaka, Zambia
Amagrain Limited, Plot 22768, Thabo Mbeki Road, Acacia Park
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
258057, 258058
FAX
258059
EMAIL
belgconzambia@gmail.com
OFFICE HOURS
Opening hours: tuesday to thursday from 9 a.m until 13
 
Botswana
Botswana Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
High Commission of Botswana in Lusaka, Zambia
5201 Pandit Nehru Road, Diplomatic Triangle, P.O. Box 31910, Lusaka, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(2601) 252058 / 253903 /250019 / 250804           
FAX
(2601) 253895
 
Brazil
Brazilian Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of Brazil in Zambia
4, Manenekela Road - Woodlands, Lusaka, Zambia, P.O.BOX: 33737, Lusaka 10101
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(2601) 252171   
FAX
(2601) 253203
EMAIL
brasemblusaca@iconnect.zm,embrazamb@iconnect.zm
 
Canada
Canadian Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
High Commission of Canada in Lusaka, Zambia
5199 United Nations Avenue, Lusaka, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(011 260 1) 25 08 33     
FAX
(011 260 1) 25 41 76
WEBSITE
http://www.zambia.gc.ca           
EMAIL
lsaka@international.gc.ca
OFFICE HOURS
Monday to Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
 
China
Chinese Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Chinese Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
United Nations Avenue, 7430, Lusaka, Zambia , P.O. Box 31975
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
0026-01-251169
FAX
0026-01-251157
EMAIL
chinaemb_zm@mfa.gov.cn
 
Cyprus
Cypriot Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus in Lusaka, Zambia
25b Sable Road Kabulonga, P.O.Box 32922, Lusaka, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(002601) 262931, 262515, 263004, 260176 (Res.)
FAX
(002601) 263004
EMAIL
karavas@zamnet.zm
OFFICE HOURS
08:30 - 12:30
 
Denmark
Danish Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Royal Danish Embassy in Zambia
5219 Haile Selassi Avenue, P.O. Box 50299
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+260 1 25 42 77
FAX
+260 1 25 46 18
WEBSITE
http://www.amblusaka.um.dk    
EMAIL
lunamb@um.dk
OFFICE HOURS
Opening hours: Mon - Thurs: 8-16, Fri: 8-12 Visa opening hours: Mon and Wed: 9-12
 
Egypt
Egyptian Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of Egypt in Zambia
UNITED NATIONS AVEUNE, LONG ACRES, PLOT NO.5206, LUSAKA
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(002601)250229-254149 Dir 251066        
FAX
(002601) 252213
 
Finland
Finnish Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of Finland in Zambia
Haile Selassie Avenue, Opposite Ndeke House, Longacres, P.O. Box 50819
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+260-211-251 988, Mob: +260-977-794 409        
FAX
+260 1 253783
WEBSITE
http://www.finland.org.zm/        
EMAIL
jussi.vuoti@formin.fi
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday 9:00-12::00 hrs
 
France
French Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of France in Zambia
Mpile building - 74 Independence avenue, P.O. Box 30062, 10101 Lusaka
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
[260] (21) 1 25 13 22     
FAX
[260] (21) 1 25 44 75
 
Germany
German Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
German Embassy in Zambia
United Nations Avenue, Stand No. 5209, Lusaka
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
260 1 25 06 44  
FAX
260 1 25 40 14
WEBSITE
http://www.germanembassy-lusaka.org  
EMAIL
geremblusaka@zamtel.zm
 
Greece
Greek Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Honorary Consulate General of Greece in Lusaka
5 Joseph Mwilwa Road , Rhodes Park, P.O. Box 31587, Lusaka, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(00260211) 231020, 231064, 289619, 288098      
FAX
(00260211) 231061
 
Greenland
Greenlandic Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Royal Danish Embassy in Zambia
5219 Haile Selassi Avenue, P.O. Box 50299, Lusaka
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+260 1 25 42 77
FAX
+260 1 25 46 18
WEBSITE
http://www.amblusaka.um.dk    
EMAIL
lunamb@um.dk
DETAILS
The Faroe Islands and Greenland are part of the Kingdom of Denmark. As a main principle, the Danish Constitution stipulates that the foreign and security interests for all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark are the responsibility of the Danish government.
 
Greenland
Greenlandic Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Royal Danish Embassy in Zambia
5219 Haile Selassi Avenue, P.O. Box 50299, Lusaka
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+260 1 25 42 77
FAX
+260 1 25 46 18
WEBSITE
http://www.amblusaka.um.dk    
EMAIL
lunamb@um.dk
DETAILS
The Faroe Islands and Greenland are part of the Kingdom of Denmark. As a main principle, the Danish Constitution stipulates that the foreign and security interests for all parts of the Kingdom of Denmark are the responsibility of the Danish government.
 
Hungary
Hungarian Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Honorary Consulate of Hungary in Zambia
Plot 8097 Dunduza, Chisidza Crescent Longacres, Lusaka, P. O. Box 30815
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
966-750-900, 966-841-215          
FAX
01-251 760
EMAIL
gardengroup@zamtel.zm
 
India
Indian Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
High Commission of India in Lusaka, Zambia
1, Pandit Nehru Road, PO Box 32111
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
00-260-1-253159, 253160           
FAX
00-260-1-254118
EMAIL
chancery@india.zm
 
Ireland
Irish Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of Ireland in Zambia
6663 Katima Mulilo Road, Olympia Extension P.O. Box 34923, 10101
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+260-211-291 298         
FAX
+260-211-291 234
WEBSITE
http://www.embassyofireland.co.zm      
EMAIL
info@embassyofireland.co.zm
DETAILS
Ambassador: His Excellency Tony Cotter Second Secretary: Ms Marylee Wall Head of Development: Nicola Brennan Programme Officer: Maurice Sadlier
 
Italy
Italian Embassy in Luanda, Zambia
 
Italian Embassy in Zambia
Diplomatic Triangle, Embassy Park - Plot n. 5211, Luanda
 
CITY
Luanda
PHONE
26 01 250 781   
FAX
26 01 254 929
EMAIL
italyzam@zamnet.zm
 
Japan
Japanese Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of Japan in Zambia
5218 Haile Salassie Avenue, Zambia (P.O. Box 34190)
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+260-1-251555  
FAX
+260-1-253488
WEBSITE
http://www.zm.emb-japan.go.jp/
EMAIL
jez@zamtel.zm
OFFICE HOURS
Office hours: Visa and Consular Services 8:30 - 12:30, 1:30 - 5:30(Monday - Friday)
DETAILS
Japan and Zambia have continued to enjoy warm and cordial relations for many years. During this period, Zambia has remained an important country for Japan in the Region on account of its political stability and commitment to the promotion of democratic governance, economic development and the rule of law, as well as its contribution to the peace of the Region. In view of this, Japan has continued to extend financial and technical assistance to Zambia to enable the Zambian Government implement various development projects.
 
Kenya
Kenyan Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
High Commission of the Republic of Kenya in Lusaka, Zambia
5207 United Nations Avenue, P.O. Box 50298, Lusaka, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+ 260 1 250722/250742/250751  
FAX
+ 260 1- 253829
EMAIL
kenhigh@zmnet.zm
 
Malawi
Malawian Embassy in Zambia
 
Embassy of the Republic of Malawi
5th Floor, Woodgate House, Cairo Road, PO Box 50425 Lusaka
 
PHONE
+(260) 1 228 296 to 8    
FAX
+(260) 1 223 353
 
Malawi
Malawian Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
High Commission of Malawi
31 Bishop's Road, P.O.Box 50425, Kabulonga, Lusaka, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(+260-1) 265768/9         
FAX
(+260-1) 265765
EMAIL
mhcomm@iwayafrica.com
 
Mozambique
Mozambican Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
High Commission of Mozambique
P.O.Box 34877, 9592 Kacha Road, Northead, Lusaka, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(+260-1) 220333, 239135           
FAX
(+260-1) 220345
EMAIL
mozhclsk@zamnet.zm
 
Namibia
Namibian Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
High Commission of Namibia in Lusaka, Zambia
Namibian High Commission , 30A Mutende Road, Woodlands, P.O. Box 30577
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(+260) 1-407/8  
FAX
(+260) 1-263-858
EMAIL
namibia@coppernet.zm
DETAILS
High Commissioner: Mrs. Frieda N. Ithete
 
Norway
Norwegian Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Royal Norwgian Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
Corner Birdage Walk/Haile Selassie Avenue, Plot: 245/61, P.O. Box 34570
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+260 1 25 21 88
FAX
+260 1 25 39 15
WEBSITE
http://www.norway.org.zm/        
EMAIL
emb.lusaka@mfa.no
OFFICE HOURS
Office hours for visitors to the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Lusaka The office is open from 07:30 - 15:30 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 - 13:00 on Friday (closed Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays).
 
Palestine
Palestinian Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Palestine Embassy in Zambia
D/10/377A Chitemwiko Road., Kabulonga , P.O. Box 30432
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
002601261873  
FAX
002601261876
EMAIL
zmemb@mofa-gov.ps
 
Poland
Polish Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Honorary Consulate of Poland in Zambia
Protea House, Cha cha cha Road , PO Box 30529
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+260.1.224.448 
FAX
+260.1.274.648
EMAIL
polcons@coppernet.zm
 
Russia
Russian Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of Russia in Lusaka, Zambia
Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Zambia, Diplomatic Triangle, Plot no. 6407, P.O. Box 32355
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+260 1 252-120, 252-128           
FAX
+260 1 253-582
EMAIL
embrus@coppernet.zm
 
Serbia
Serbian Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of Serbia in Lusaka
Independence Avenue 5216 , P.O.Box 33379, Lusaka Zambia, -, -
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(+260) 1 250-235 ; (+260) 1 253-889       
FAX
(+260) 1 253-889
WEBSITE
http://- 
EMAIL
ambscg@zamnet.zm
 
Seychelles
Seychelles Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles, Lusaka
P.O. Box 31344, Lusaka, Zambia, -, -, -, -
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
[260] 211 24 15 01        
FAX
[260] 211 24 41 63
WEBSITE
http://- 
EMAIL
seychchons@zamnet.zm | wangwa@zamnet.zm
 
Slovenia
Slovenian Embassy in Nangoma, Zambia
 
Consulate of Slovenia in Zambia
Nangoma Mission Project St. Josephs Catholic Church, PO Box 01
 
CITY
Nangoma         
PHONE
+260-1-800293  
FAX
+260-1-226915
 
Slovenia
Slovenian Embassy in Berlin, Zambia
 
Embassy of the Republic of Zambia (Foreign Mission)
Axel-Springer Str., 54A D-10117
 
CITY
Berlin   
PHONE
(+) 49 30 20 62 940       
FAX
+) 49 30 20 62 94 19
EMAIL
botschaftvonsambia(at)t-online.de
 
Sudan
Sudanese Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of Sudan in Zambia
31 Ngumbo Road, Long Acres, Lusaka, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+260.21.125.2116         
FAX
+260.21.125.2448
 
Sweden
Swedish Embassy in Zambia
 
Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka, Zambia
Haile Selassie Avenue, Opposite Ndeke House, 10101 Lusaka, Zambia
 
PHONE
+260 (211) 25 17 11      
FAX
+260 (211) 25 40 49
WEBSITE
http://www.swedenabroad.com/lusaka   
EMAIL
ambassaden.lusaka@foreign.ministry.se
OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Thursday 8.00 a.m. - 16.30 p.m. Friday 8.00 a.m. - 13.00 p.m. Visa (applications and processing): Tuesday and Thursday 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
 
Tanzania
Tanzanian Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of Tanzania in Lusaka, Zambia
Ujamaa House, No,5200, United Nations Avenue, P. O. Box 31219, 10101 Lusaka, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
227698/227702 
FAX
260 01 254861
EMAIL
tzreplsk@zamnet.zm
 
Tanzania
Tanzanian Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Embassy of Tanzania in Lusaka, Zambia
Ujamaa House, No. 4200, United Nations Avenue
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+260-1-243222 / 243224 / 250826           
FAX
+260-01-254861
EMAIL
tzreplsk@zamnet.zm
 
Uganda
Ugandan Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
Uganda High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia
P.O.Box 33557, Lusaka, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(+260-1) 227916/8212462          
FAX
(+260-1) 226078
 
United Kingdom
British Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
British High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia
5210 Independence Avenue, PO Box 50050, 15101 Ridgeway, Lusaka
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
(260) (211) 423200        
FAX
(260) (211) 423291
WEBSITE
http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk/zambia
OFFICE HOURS
Office hours: British Summer Time (BST): Mon-Thur: 0700-1200/1300-1530 Fri: 0700-1200 Local: Mon-Thurs: 0800-1300/1400-1630 Fri: 0800-1300
 
United States
American Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
 
American Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
Corner of the United Nations and Independence Road, P.O.Box 31617, Lusaka, Zambia
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
+(260)-211-250955/ +(260)-211-227993/4
FAX
+(260)-211-252225/+(260)-211-226523
WEBSITE
http://zambia.usembassy.gov/  
EMAIL
ConsularLusaka@state.gov
 
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean Consulate in Lusaka, Zambia
 
South African Representation Abroad Zambia / Zimbabwe
26D Cheetah Road, Kabulonga
 
CITY
Lusaka 
PHONE
260 1 26 0999   
FAX
260 1 26 3001
WEBSITE
http://www.dfa.gov.za/foreign/sa_abroad/saz.htm          
EMAIL
zimzam@coppernet.zm

Phone Lines

Zambia has around 85 thousand main lines in use as well as over 11 million mobile phone lines. The country uses the calling code +260 and uses 2 Intelsat Satellite Earth Stations (1 Indian Ocean & 1 Atlantic Ocean) as well as a further three owned by Zamtel.

Internet

The Internet services in Zambia use the top code .zm and include over 2 Million Users across the world on around 15 thousand wired connections and 91 thousand wireless ones on around 17 thousand hosts. Although internet access is not restricted in any way, the government has attempted to take down critical online publications and blogs in the past but has never been successful in these attempts.

Communications

Zambia’s three biggest radio stations are owned by the state-owned Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation. Alongside these, another 24 private stations also operate and at least two international stations are accessible in Lusaka and Kitwe. One TV station under the ZNBC is also accessible as well as several private TV stations, accessible through Multi-channel subscription-based TV services. 

Weather & Climate

Zambia’s climate is broken into two types, mainly Humid Subtropical, but with some Semi-Arid Steppe in the south-western regions. Both of these climates are subject to between 500mm and 1400mm of rainfall annually with the rainy season between November and April and the dry season between May and October. The country’s temperatures can rise as high as 35 degrees Centigrade (95 degrees Fahrenheit) between September and October, and can drop as low as 6 degrees Centigrade (43 degrees Fahrenheit) between the months of June and July. However, it’s important to note that at lower elevations such as in the Luangwa and Zambezi valleys in the south, temperatures can skyrocket as high as 40 degrees Centigrade (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

Holidays

If you’re looking for your own private getaway (or perhaps with a special someone) then why not consider the Islands of Siankaba on the Zambezi River? The Islands feature a variety of private lodges and are located in close proximity to the Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park.

The River Club in Livingstone features beautiful rooms to behold, the rooms are stretched out over fifty acres of wonderfully-kept gardens and come complete with en suites, air conditioning and very often, plunge pools.

If you’re looking for something more rustic and closer in to the bush, Busanga Bush Camp in Kafue has been built to last and is considered the closest thing to the wild itself that you can get, comprised entirely of a small trio of tents located in the heart of the plains.

An ideal honeymooning location, Sausage Tree Camp in Lower Zambezi offers crisp white Bedouin-style tents fitted with fine linen and lit with romantic candles on a clean and smooth decking. The camp claims to have a variety of species in close proximity and sees Elephants, Hippos and Buffalo regularly wander into the camp, giving you the chance to see the animals up close.

For something more modern with a crisp and bright flare to it, Tangala House in Tongabezi will be ideal for you! The Safari Resort stands right on the banks of the Zambezi river and comes fitted with a brightly-furnished lounge, children’s playroom, a staff consisting of a chef, waiters and a private guide, Tangala house is just what you’ve been looking for! 

Children will not require any additional documents that their adult counterparts would not require.

Although Zambia doesn’t quarantine any healthy pets, the process necessary for importing pets is a little bit complicated and several documents are required:

• A permit obtained from the Departure of Research and Specialist Services
• A Veterinary Certificate for Zambia declaring your pet to be healthy and free of disease, signed by your veterinarian
• Your cat or dog must be vaccinated for rabies no less than 30 days and no more than 12 months before entry
• A microchip is not required but is strongly advised

Education in Zambia is divided into several levels: Primary (grades 1-7), Junior Secondary (grades 8-9), Upper Secondary (grades 10-12) and Higher Education. However, only Primary education is free and so many children drop out at this point. Basic Schools, as they are called, teach grades from one to nine (Primary & Junior Secondary) and are considered to be of a decent level of education. 

Government and Community Schools aside, Private Schooling is available and is largely the result of Christian missionaries’ efforts during the 20^th Century; these schools typically follow either a British or American Curriculum but are typically too expensive for the locals to afford.

To teach in Zambia, applicants will require a Bachelor’s Degree in either Education or one that is relevant to their subject taught. In addition, a teaching qualification with Qualified Teaching Status is also required with all qualifications obtained in a western country and the teacher in question must be a native English speaker with around two years of prior experience.

It’s important to mention that candidates with international experience will largely be preferred and teachers with a TEFL or other certificate will have an advantage, although it should be noted that TEFL certificates and similar are not counted as teaching qualifications in themselves.

Make sure to check out our guide on Visa and Work Permit Restrictions for more information. 

Living in Zambia is extremely cheap and prices are far lower than those in the west. A Meal in a restaurant for example will cost you around 61 ZMW ($10 or £5.90), while a litre bottle of water costs about 6.80 ZMW ($1.10 or £0.66), a litre of milk will cost you around 8.70 ZMW ($1.43 or £0.84), 500g of bread will cost around 6.50 ZMW ($1.10 or £0.63) and 12 Eggs go for about 12 ZMW ($2 or £1.20).

Luxuries are just as cheap and may see a pack of cigarettes go for as cheap as 10 ZMW ($1.60 or £0.97), a litre of beer costing around 14 ZMW ($2.30 or £1.40) and a bottle of mid-range wine going as low as 62 ZMW ($10 or £6).

Scaling it up a bit, rent is equally cheap and sees a single bedroom apartment go for as low as 2500 ZMW ($410 or £240), while in the city centre you’re looking at something closer to 4700 ZMW ($770 or £460). Meanwhile a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre goes for around 9700 ZMW ($1600 or £940) and outside you’ll be seeing rent cost closer to 7600 ZMW ($1300 or £740). 

The NAPSA Theatre Club is devoted in providing dramatic activities, play writing opportunities and various performing arts displays to all of its members and accepts those of all experience levels from drama newbies to master thespians.

If you like to soak your feet, why not jump in head first and join the Scuba Diving Safari out on Lake Kashiba? The Safari’s organizers are skilled divers and take on only the sternest of heart, so you’d better be prepared!

The Lusaka Sports Club is a centre for those whom want to pick up a sport or just get into shape (or back into shape) and offers dedicated training courses which can be easily adapted specifically for any member.

Meanwhile in Livingstone, the Livingstone Royal Golf and Country Club offers its members exclusive access to their very own golf course and other facilities, including a spa and a café. Better yet, the club is located only 20 minutes away from the Victoria Falls.

The Football Association of Zambia, also known as FAZ Football, is the governing body responsible for monitoring and organizing all events of the sport within the country. The group has had many players to go on to play at a tournament level with some even making it into international leagues. 

Zambia’s biggest issues crime-wise are in human rights abuses by the authorities and human trafficking.

Human rights abuses by the authorities are numerous and include unlawful killings, torture, beatings, life-threatening prison conditions, restrictions on freedom of speech, breach of privacy, government corruption, discrimination against women and children as well as abuse and trafficking, restrictions on labour rights, forced labour, child labour and lack of action by the government to punish offenders of these abuses.

Human trafficking is numerous throughout the country and Zambia is used as a source, transit and destination point for many women and children being trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labour. Child prostitution is rampant in some areas, most frequently in urban centres, and it is common for relatives or acquaintances of the victim to facilitate their prostitution.

Emergency Numbers

• General Emergency – 112
• Police – 999
• Ambulance – 991
• Fire Department – 993