Zambia High Commission in India

HIGH COMMISSIONER MARKETS ZAMBIAN AVOCADOS IN MALDIVES

MALÉ - Zambia High Commissioner to Maldives with residence in India, H.E Mr. Percy Chanda, has called on the archipelago nation to start the importation of quality avocados from Zambia which he said are one of the best on the world market.

Mr. Chanda made the clarion call in Malé yesterday during a meeting with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Secretary, Her Excellency Ms. Fathimath Inaya.

The purpose of the meeting was to engage on strategic intentions aimed at deepening bilateral trade relations between the two countries.

Mr. Chanda noted that Maldives imported most of its food and urged the country to consider fruits and vegetables, including avocados produced in Zambia, which he said were of top quality.

PRESENTATION AT THE AFRICAN CENTRE OF INDIA

At the invitation of the African Centre of India (ACoI), the Mission yesterday made a presentation on Zambia’s tourism offerings and investment opportunities in the sector.

In our continued effort to boost investments as well as increase the number of Indian tourists visiting Zambia, another engagement with tour operators has been planned for.

ZAQA ENGAGES INDIA OVER QUALIFICATION VERIFICATION

The Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA) says it will expedite the verification process for Indian qualifications following a series of meetings held with relevant Indian Government institutions last week.

ZAQA has had a backlog of Indian qualifications pending verification for up to five years hence the decision to engage with Indian education authorities in New Delhi to bridge the gap by addressing challenges in the verification process.

Speaking at the conclusion of the engagements, ZAQA Director General Mercy Ngoma said the trip to India was necessitated by the number of pending qualifications, some dating as far back as 2020, which the Authority had failed to verify due to correspondence challenges.

She expressed optimism that the Authority will now be able to verify qualifications from India within the stipulated 60 days following these engagements as Indian authorities have pledged to expedite the communication process with universities once requests are made by ZAQA.

ZAQA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Education, charged with the responsibility of developing and implementing a National Qualifications Framework to ensure that standards and registered qualifications are internationally comparable.

HIGH COMMISSIONER WOES INDIAN INVESTORS

Zambia High Commissioner to India H.E Mr. Percy Chanda has made a clarion call to investors in India to take advantage of the flourishing business environment in Zambia by setting up investments.

Speaking on Friday during the commemoration of Zambia’s 61st Independence Day, Mr. Chanda said Zambia has plenty of opportunities which the Indian business community could explore by expanding their business footprints beyond India.

Mr. Chanda noted that Zambia, rich in untapped natural resources and strategically located, acts as a gateway to eight other African countries, thereby amplifying the potential for business.

He encouraged potential investors to consider Zambia as an investment destination of choice by leveraging its peaceful, investment-friendly stance, and a wealth of raw materials, especially in emerging sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing.

“From the copper mines of the Copperbelt to the majestic landscapes of the Zambezi River, our nation boasts of diverse cultures and languages. It is this diversity that strengthens us, making Zambia a beacon of peace, hope, and harmony in the region and beyond.

“Efforts have been made to promote agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. Allow me to take this opportunity to invite the Indian business community to visit Zambia and explore the immense potential that Zambia holds for their investments,” Mr. Chanda said.

He noted that Zambia is a beacon of peace with a history of stable democratic governance, with regular elections and a vibrant civil society and that the current Government has made efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and promote political participation.

You will be pleased to note that Zambia has made significant strides in various facets of development over the years. My Government has been working to diversify the economy beyond copper mining, which has traditionally been the backbone of our economy,” he said.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL ZAMBIANS IN INDIA

New book on Tourism in Zambia

We extend our deepest condolences to His Excellency Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, and to the people of India, following the tragic crash of Flight AI 171 yesterday in the city of Ahmedabad, that led to the loss of 241 passengers and crew who were on board, as well as the lives lost on the ground in this devastating incident.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families, the injured, and all those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.

The people of Zambia mourn with the people of India during this difficult time. May all the departed souls rest in eternal peace.

Hakainde Hichilema,
President of the Republic of Zambia.

BOOK OF CONDOLENCE FOR THE LATE DR. EDGAR CHAGWA LUNGU

In honour of his memory and service to the nation, a Book of Condolence has been opened for late former Republican President of Zambia, Edgar Chagwa Lungu at the Zambia High Commission in New Delhi.

Dr. Lungu died on 5 June 2025 and a 7-day period of National Mourning was declared by the President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, from 8 to 14 June, 2025.

Members of the diplomatic community, Zambian nationals in India, friends of Zambia, and the general public are invited to visit the High Commission to sign the Book of Condolence during official working hours as follows:

Wednesday, 11 June, 2025: from 10am to 4pm
Thursday, 12 June, 2025: from 10am to 4pm
Friday, 12 June, 2025: 10am to 12:30pm

May the soul of Dr. Edgar C. Lungu rest in eternal peace.