U.S Embassy Awards 12 Grants to Zambian Self-Help and Democracy and Human Rights Groups
Lusaka-- U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Carmen Martinez today signed twelve agreements totaling $125,000 in grants to Zambian organizations. Half of the grants were awarded to community-based organizations to build classrooms or expand capacity, while six of the grants support activities aimed at promoting democracy and human rights throughout Zambia. These agreements are funded through the U.S. Ambassador’s Special Self Help Program and Democracy and Human Rights Fund. [...]
U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Carmen Martinez’s Remarks for the Official Closure of the “Walk Against Corruption” Campaign
I am honored to have the opportunity to speak at the official closing of the “Walk Against Corruption” event. I congratulate the participants, Richard Mwanza and Wendy Mwachilenga, who walked an astounding 358 kilometers (nearly 215 miles!) over the past two weeks. These two highly committed Zambian citizens have set high standard for all Zambians to emulate in the anti-corruption fight in their country. [...]
U.S. Envoy Meets With President Mwanawasa to Discuss Regional Issues
LUSAKA — U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Dr. Jendayi Frazer today wrapped up a brief visit to Zambia that included meetings with President Levi Mwanawasa and selected cabinet officials. National Security Council Senior Director for African Affairs Bobby Pittman Jr. and U.S. Ambassador Carmen Martinez also attended the meetings, which focused on both bilateral and regional issues. [...]
USAID Celebrates 30 Years of Helping the American People Improve Zambian Lives
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today marked its 30th year in Zambia with an open house that both recalled past successes and looked optimistically towards the future. Since 1977, USAID has worked closely with the Government of Zambia and many other cooperating partners to help transform the lives of Zambians. [...]
Peace Corps Swears in 51 Forestry, Health and Education Volunteers
After nine weeks of technical and language training, 51 young American men and women were officially sworn in as U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers on Friday 25th April in a ceremony at Peace Corps offices in Lusaka. The Volunteers, who are here on a two-year program, will be posted in rural Zambia, spread throughout Northern, Northwestern, Luapula, Eastern, Central, and Southern Provinces. [...]
Anti-Corruption Commission Unveils New Website, Encourages Corrupt Reporting
LUSAKA — Zambia’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) unveiled its new interactive website today, Thursday, April 24, 2008, and renewed calls for the public to become engaged in the fight against corruption. The new Website offers a new online, anonymous corruption reporting service, as well as tips and guidelines on how to avoid corruption and when accessing government services in Zambia. ACC Director General Nixon Banda, joined by USAID Mission Director Melissa Williams, launched the site at the ACC’s offices today. The ACC developed the website, www.acc.gov.zm with support from USAID and the Millennium Challenge Corporation through the Zambia Threshold Program. [...]
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