Global Health Advisory: The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe, 1 December 2020 – As Zimbabwe joins the global community in commemorating World AIDS Day, results from the second Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment survey (ZIMPHIA 2020), released today demonstrate the nation’s continued progress towards achieving HIV epidemic control by 2030. ZIMPHIA 2020 found that 86.8 percent of adults living with HIV were ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 December, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
The United States government is pleased to announce an additional USD $3 million for humanitarian demining projects in Zimbabwe. Since 1998, the United States has invested more than $23.9 million in Zimbabwe to protect people from landmines and promote economic opportunities through safe access to land. The United States supports the Government of Zimbabwe’s goal ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 November, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, November 17, 2020 – The number of Zimbabwean students studying in the United States increased by 2.5 percent to 1,377 students in the 2019-20 academic year, according to the 2020 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. Zimbabwe remains the 6th leading country of origin for students in the United States from sub-Saharan Africa. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 November, 2020 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Zimbabwe
Op-ed by Ambassador Brian A. Nichols first published in the
Newsday on October 29, 2020 Harare- November 10, 2020-The Zimbabwean government announced on September 8th a mining ban in all national parks – reversing a decision to permit Chinese firms to explore for coal in the world-famous Hwange National Park. This was a wise decision for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 November, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Security & Emergency Messages, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe, November 3, 2020. Demonstrating its commitment to the people of Zimbabwe, the United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), launched two projects worth a combined US$78 million to provide critical HIV healthcare services for over half a million Zimbabweans. “The United States is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 November, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases
Harare, October 23, 2020: The United States remains the largest provider of health and humanitarian assistance, including the U.S. President’s Emergency Fund for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), food assistance, and disaster relief, to the people of Zimbabwe. Since Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980, the U.S. government has provided over US$3.5 billion to the people of Zimbabwe, including ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 23 October, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe, October 21, 2020- The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced on October 21 two new food security programs, Takunda and Amalima Loko. These five-year programs will target nearly 490,000 Zimbabweans in Matabeleland North, Masvingo, and Manicaland provinces. “These two new programs will build on the United States’ investment in Zimbabwean people ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 October, 2020 | Topics: Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Food Security
Harare, Zimbabwe, September 16, 2020- The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and partner Fintrac, marked the successful completion of the five-year Feed the Future Livestock Development program at a virtual event on September 16, 2020 under the theme: Celebrating Commercialization of Smallholder Beef and Dairy Production.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 September, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
The Heads of Mission of Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America issue the following statement: Two years ago in his inaugural speech, President Mnangagwa vowed to serve the country and all of its people. It is in this spirit that the Heads of Mission express their deep concern ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter. Registering to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 August, 2020 | Topics: News
Location: Zimbabwe Event: Update on Lockdown Restrictions and Availability of Commercial Flights On July 21, President Mnangagwa announced new restrictions under Zimbabwe’s lockdown regulations including: implementing a curfew from 6am to 6pm except for essential services. Given the new surge of reported cases of COVID -19 in Zimbabwe, the following types of businesses can only ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Harare, Zimbabwe Location: Harare and Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhoods: · Harare Central Business District (CBD) · Bulawayo Central Business District (CBD) Event: Local political figures have called for a potentially large protest against the Zimbabwean government and corruption on July 31 while others have called for counter-protests. There is a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert
July 6, 2020 At the opening of the 23rd International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2020), the
U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) released its latest program results, showing significant gains in reaching populations in greatest need with life-saving HIV services, and announced new investments aimed at further accelerating PEPFAR’s progress. PEPFAR has reached over 1.5 million adolescent girls and young women with comprehensive ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases
ZIMBABWE: TIER 2 The Government of Zimbabwe does not fully meet the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The government demonstrated overall increasing efforts compared to the previous reporting period; therefore Zimbabwe remained on Tier 2. These efforts included investigating and prosecuting more traffickers and increasing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: News, Official Reports, Press Releases
Harare, July 6, 2020 – The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide $60.55 million toward the World Food Programme’s (WFP) 2020/21 Lean Season Food Assistance program in Zimbabwe. The lean season assistance will begin in August and will feed nearly one million people during the peak of the season, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Updated Entry/Exit Requirements Zimbabwe’s borders are closed to non-residents. The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, are allowed to exit Zimbabwe. Please check with your airline carrier before flying to confirm any additional requirements. Quarantine All residents returning to Zimbabwe are subject to a 21-day quarantine period at a government-approved facility, though in practice, the government has ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services
The constitution prohibits religious discrimination and provides for freedom of religion, including the freedom to practice, propagate, and give expression to one’s religion, in public or in private and alone or with others. Religious and civil society groups reported the government occasionally monitored public events, prayer rallies, church congregations, and religiously affiliated nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 June, 2020 | Topics: Official Reports, Press Releases, Reports
Harare, June 16 2020– The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed an additional $10 million in response to COVID-19. The funds will go to the World Food Programme (WFP) for humanitarian assistance for nearly 100,000 vulnerable people in eight urban areas. With this additional funding, U.S. assistance to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 June, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, May 29, 2020 – The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed an additional $2 million in health assistance to support the people of Zimbabwe during the COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. assistance to Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 response now exceeds US$8 million. USAID has now committed $5 million and the U.S. Centers ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe, U.S. Agencies | Tags: COVID-19
The Heads of Mission of the Delegation of the European Union, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden and the Heads of Mission of Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America issue the following statement in Zimbabwe: The Heads of Mission expect from the Government of Zimbabwe a swift, thorough ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 May, 2020 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe, May 11, 2020– USAID/Zimbabwe announces a new Feed the Future activity, Fostering Agribusiness for Resilient Markets (FARM). The US$19.8 million, five-year contract with Chemonics International will commence in the next few months and will focus its efforts in Manicaland and Masvingo Provinces. FARM builds on the work of Feed the Future Zimbabwe-Crop Development, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Business, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Environment, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe: May 7, 2020 – The United States has approved more than $230 million to support the fight against HIV in Zimbabwe and achieve epidemic control through a comprehensive package of prevention, treatment and support services. Ambassador Brian A. Nichols made the announcement on April 30 following the approval of the U.S. President’s Emergency ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: CDC PEPFAR
Through the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States has committed US$3 million from the U.S. Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to support Zimbabwe’s COVID-19 National Preparedness and Response Plan. This new donation brings to over US$6 million the total amount that the United States has committed to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: CDC
Public Affairs Section United States Embassy TRANSCRIPT: Ambassador Nichols interview with ZiFM Stereo on U.S. COVID-19 Response in Zimbabwe ( April 29, 2020) START: Martha Mamombe (Martha): What do you think will be the impact of the coronavirus on how people travel and socialize? Can we expect life to go back to normal at some ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 April, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: COVID-19
Harare, Zimbabwe; April 7, 2020 – The United States, through the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (or PEPFAR), is using at least $150,000 USD to help with COVID-19 prevention measures in Zimbabwe specifically targeted at people living with HIV. This PEPFAR funding includes the purchase of soap, buckets, hand washing stations and hand ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 April, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: COVID-19
As the Government of Zimbabwe has announced a 21-day lockdown that goes into effect at 12:02 AM on Monday, March 30, U.S. Embassy Harare has suspended routine consular services until further notice. If you require an urgent appointment please email
consularharare@state.gov during regular business hours, or call our Duty Officer at +263 772 559 727 for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Featured Event, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
Harare, Zimbabwe; 27 March 2020 –The United States has pledged US$470,000 to fight the spread of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe. As of Friday, March 27, the World Health Organization (WHO) said over 530,000 people have been infected with COVID-19 worldwide and more than 24,000 people have died from the disease. Zimbabwe declared its first case last ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: COVID-19
Private American citizens should always be aware of changing circumstances and make a personal decision to depart voluntarily if they feel uncomfortable with the situation. In the event of an evacuation, the USG first uses commercial transport for official personnel and recommends private American citizens do the same. There are many benefits of leaving while ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
U.S. citizens are ONLY permitted to transit South Africa via an airline and must transit the same day; no border crossings are being permitted at this time.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 23 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
Country-Specific Information: Covid-19 Alert: A case of coronavirus (COVID-19) has been confirmed in Zimbabwe.
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Are you an American abroad or know someone who is? Enroll now in our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive notifications from U.S. Embassies and Consulates on travel restrictions, health alerts, what’s happening in the country, etc. We can’t take all the calls we’re getting as quickly as we want, and this way you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
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read more Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, News
SAA has cancelled all international flights until May 31, effective immediately. If you were booked to depart on an SAA flight, please contact CWT at 012-818-3000 to rebook on a different airline (this number available until 5pm today, then tomorrow, Saturday, from 8:30 – 16:30; after-hours number available 24 hours is 010-219-6780). ================================================================== JOHANNESBURG, 20 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
As of March 19, 2020, the United States Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe is cancelling routine non immigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. If you have an urgent matter and need to travel immediately, please email us at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Immigrant Visas, News, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
Harare, March 13, 2020- United States Ambassador Brian A. Nichols honored 96 Zimbabwean women who completed three months of business skills and entrepreneurship training under the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). The graduates are now eligible to compete for seed money to start or grow their businesses. Congratulating the winners, Ambassador Nichols said promoting the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, News, Press Releases, Speeches, Success Stories, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is constitutionally a republic. The country elected Emmerson Mnangagwa president for a five-year term in July 2018 in general elections. Despite incremental improvements from past elections, domestic and international observers noted serious concerns and called for further reforms necessary to meet regional and international standards for democratic elections. Numerous factors contributed to a flawed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Policy, Press Releases, Reports, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Location: Zimbabwe Event: The Government of Zimbabwe has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. The government of Zimbabwe does not have a website where it is providing additional information on new measures ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Birchenough Bridge, March 5, 2020. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated the achievements of its US$86 million, seven-year project, which supports an innovative and holistic approach towards improving food and nutrition security in Zimbabwe. Between 2013 and 2020, the Enhancing Nutrition, Stepping Up Resilience and Enterprise (ENSURE) project assisted more than 200,000 vulnerable ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 March, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, March 4, 2020: The United States Embassy celebrated the close of African American History Month with a special screening of Marshall, a biographical legal drama about the early career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 4 March, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Public Affairs Section United States Embassy Harare Transcript: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols
Facebook Live Interview with Tell Zim News Masvingo China Gumiguru 23; 8.09 am Theresa Takafuma (Theresa): Mangwanani akanaka kwamuri mose. Tinokugashirai paTell Zim Live Talk. Ini, Theresa Takafuma, mupepeti weTech and Innovations kuTell Zim News, ndiri pano ndakagara naVaBrian Nichols, vanova mumiririri mukuru weUnited States of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Uhlangothi lozomphakathi(Public Affairs Section) Indlu yabaMmeli beMelika, eHarare(United States Embassy Harare) Okubhaliweyo kuthethwe kokunye (Transcript): Mmeli (Ambassador) Brian A. Nichols ingxoxo kaFacebook (
Facebook Live Interview ) leTell Zim Masvingo Olwesine 23 Mfumfu; 8.09 ekuseni Theresa Takafuma (Theresa): Livuka njani lonke. Ngiyalamukela kuhlelo lwethu lweTell Zim Live Talk. Ngingu Theresa Takafuma, umhleli wezindaba zeTech and Innovations zeTell Zim, olapha ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, 19 February 2020 – Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted a roundtable discussion with the private sector, academia, and civil society on food security and agricultural programs in Zimbabwe. The theme, Agriculture-led Growth, Nutrition, and Resilience showcased the transformational impact of U.S.-Zimbabwe partnerships and highlighted best practices in agricultural development. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 February, 2020 | Topics: Agriculture, Featured Event, News, Press Releases
We invite individual print, radio, TV, and web-based journalists to apply for a spot in this fully funded, exchange program. Journalists will spend 3 weeks in the United States, covering the 2020 U.S. General Elections in battle ground states, working from a U.S. newsroom. Applicants should have at least 5 years of continuous work experience ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 February, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Harare: February 5, 2020- Ambassador Brian A. Nichols hosted a Women in Business Networking to discuss the Zimbabwean business environment and its present and future prospects. The discussions focused on understanding how women in business can better contribute towards a self reliant and prosperous Zimbabwe. # # #
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 February, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases
“Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you reside in China, have traveled to China recently, or intend to travel to China ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 February, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Health Issues, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Policy, Press Releases, Travel & Tourism, Visas
Oped- The United States meets immediate food needs of more than one million Zimbabweans Harare: January 31, 2020- Zimbabwe’s food security situation is growing ever more precarious as millions of Zimbabweans require food assistance. The United States Government is committed to helping Zimbabweans face this challenge. As part of this commitment, the United States is meeting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 31 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Transcript (SHONA): Ambassador Brian A. Nichols interview with Trevor Ncube
Watch this interview on YouTube (Posted Monday, October 21, 2019). START: Trevor Ncube: Makadii Zimbabwe, Africa nepasi rose, Tinokugamuchirai pano pachirongwa che In Conversation with Trevor inotsigirwa neTitan Law. Tinokurukura nyaya zhinji nedzine udzamu dzakasiyana siyana. Nhasi ndirikukurukura nemumiririri we United States mu Zimbabwe, va Brian. A. Nichols. Trevor Ncube: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Transcript (NDEBELE): Ambassador Brian A. Nichols interview with Trevor Ncube
Watch this interview on YouTube (Posted Monday, October 21, 2019). START: Trevor Ncube: Salibonani Zimbabwe, Afrika kanye nomhlaba wonke, siyalamukela kungxoxo loTrevor elethwa kini yiTitan Law. Lapha sixoxa indaba ezikhangela okwedlula okusobala, lendaba ezidla ubhedu. Namhlanje ngixoxa lo mmeli welizwe leMelika eZimbabwe, uBrian A. Nichols. Mmeli Brian A. Nichols wamukelekile ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches
In 2019, the United States Government provided US$370 million in assistance to the people of Zimbabwe, predominantly in the areas of health and food security/emergency assistance. This includes $177.7 million in health ($150 million of which is for HIV and AIDS, under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR), $168.3 million in food ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: Africa, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Transcript: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols
Facebook Live Interview with Tell Zim Masvingo on Thursday October 23rd; 8.09 a.m. Theresa Takafuma (Theresa): Good morning everyone. Welcome to Tell Zim Live Talk. With me, Theresa Takafuma, the Tech and Innovations Editor for Tell Zim News, sitting here with U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ambassador Brian Nichols, where we are going to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 January, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Location: Zimbabwe Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. Embassy personnel are instructed to be aware that extremists increasingly aim to identify and attack “soft” targets, such as: high-profile public events (sporting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 January, 2020 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy to Zimbabwe Security Alert December 17, 2019 Event: Holidays in Zimbabwe provide increased risk for criminal activity. There is a heightened risk of armed robbery, assault, and kidnapping. Travelers to Zimbabwe are perceived to have gifts or large amounts of cash. Actions to Take: Exercise additional vigilance throughout the holiday season and at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 December, 2019 | Topics: News
Public Affairs Section United States Embassy Harare Transcript: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols interview with Trevor Ncube
Watch this interview on YouTube (Posted Monday, October 21, 2019). START: Trevor Ncube: Greetings Zimbabwe, Africa and the world, Welcome to In Conversation with Trevor brought to you by Titan Law. I go beyond the headlines and the sensational. Today I’m in conversation with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 11 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: In Conversation with Trevor
Harare, November 13, 2019: The United States government has provided more than $422,000 (a $50,000 increase from last year) in small grants support to community-based organizations in seven Zimbabwean provinces. Announcing the awards, Ambassador Brian A. Nichols said the funding will assist Zimbabwean communities unlock their potential and improve their economic situation. “The people of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 November, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Location: Protests planned countrywide. Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to the following in Harare: U.S. Embassy Harare Central Business District (CBD) Robert Mugabe Square National Sports Stadium Event: A potentially large march sponsored by the Government of Zimbabwe is expected to take place on Friday, October 25, 2019 in observance of Anti-Sanctions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 October, 2019 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Op-ed by Ambassador Brian A. Nichols first published in the
Newsday on October 24, 2019 Harare- October 24, 2019– Blessed with abundant mineral resources, rich farmlands, ideal weather, stunning national parks, and a well-educated, industrious people, Zimbabwe should be the economic powerhouse and the breadbasket of southern Africa, and even more popular as a tourist destination and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: OP-ed
The Department of State announces the opening of the registration period for the DV-2021 Diversity Visa Lottery. Commonly known as the “Green Card Lottery,” this program offers people from around the world, the opportunity to work and live in the United States. Registration is FREE OF CHARGE and can only be done at:
www.dvlottery.state.gov See the attached flyer: Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 October, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Family Immigration, Press Releases, Visas
Harare, September 24, 2019 –The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional US$41.9 million in funding to respond to the critical food security situation in Zimbabwe between October 2019 and April 2020. The funding will ensure that more than one million rural Zimbabweans have access to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 September, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Harare, September 6, 2019: Today, the United States Embassy officially announced the launch of the Zimbabwe edition of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE), a White House initiative to support women entrepreneurs globally. Through the academy, 100 participants from Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare aged 18-35 will receive personalized business mentorship, as well as professional knowledge, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 September, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Harare: August 20, 2019- The Heads of Mission of the Delegation of the European Union, France, Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, Romania, Sweden and the United Kingdom and the Heads of Mission of Australia, Canada and the United States of America issue the following statement in Zimbabwe: Intimidation, harassment and physical attacks on human rights defenders, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 August, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases
August 15, 2019 Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the following neighborhood in Harare, Zimbabwe: Harare Central Business District (CBD) Event: A potentially large MDC-Alliance demonstration and march is expected to take place on Friday, August 16 from 10:00am to 14:30pm starting at Africa Unity Square. The route is anticipated to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Harare: August 15, 2019– The United States expresses its deep concern over the abduction, assault, and torture of civil society and opposition leaders in advance of the planned march on August 16. The Government of Zimbabwe bears the responsibility to ensure the safety of its citizens under its constitution. We welcome the Zimbabwean government’s commitment ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 August, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, August 6, 2019 –The United States Government announced US$45 million in funding to respond to the critical food security situation in the upcoming lean season between October 2019 and March 2020 in Zimbabwe. The contribution, provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will ensure that 360,880 rural Zimbabweans have adequate food supplies ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 August, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
The Embassy of the United States of America in Harare invites you to submit a quotation for 100,000 Liters Diesel. Fuel will be offloaded into Embassy fuel tanks and the contractor should use the following couplings for all Deliveries: 3 Inch Male Camlock coupling (also known as type A) 3 Inch Female Camlock Coupling (also ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 August, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Job Opportunities, News
By Ambassador Brian A. Nichols In the late morning of August 1, 2018, I was in President Mnangagwa’s office with then U.S. Senator Jeff Flake, one of the sponsors of the ZDERA amendment, listening to the president’s assessment of Zimbabwe’s Harmonized Elections completed two days before. While the process was not without flaws, election day ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe, July 25, 2019 – The United States Government has provided an additional US$4.7 million to assist thousands of Zimbabweans living in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts to recover and rebuild their lives following Cyclone Idai.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 July, 2019 | Topics: Agriculture, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Location: Across Zimbabwe Over the past several weeks the communication infrastructure in Zimbabwe has been degraded due to power outages, pilferage of cell tower parts, and lack of generator capacity to maintain continuity of networks. Embassy community members have reported the inability to make/receive mobile phone calls. Mobile data services (WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, e-mail) have ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 July, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services, News, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
GSO Procurement &Contracting 2 Lorraine Drive, Bluffhill Harare, Zimbabwe 23 July 2019 To: Prospective Quoters Subject: Request for Quotations number 19Z11519R0003 Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for a Gardening Services solicitation. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 23 July, 2019 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, Environment, Job Opportunities, News, Press Releases
Harare, July 8, 2019: The U.S. Embassy will host two-time American Olympian, marathon runner Khadevis Robinson, July 8-14, in efforts to raise awareness about gender-based violence (GBV), sexual harassment and abuse. Working with implementing partner Female Students Network (FSN), Robinson will lead short races for youth in tertiary institutions in Masvingo, Gwanda, Bulawayo and Harare, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 8 July, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Gender Issues, News, Press Releases
The Honorable Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Retired Lieutenant General, Dr. Sibusiso B. Moyo; Your Excellencies Fellow Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Honorable Members of Parliament; Representatives of political parties; Your Worships, the Mayors of Harare, Herbert Gomba, and Mutare, Blessing Tandi; Zimbabwean recording artist Buhle; Illustrious Representatives of the Media; ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Press Releases, Speeches
Harare, Zimbabwe, July 1, 2019 – The United States Government has provided an additional $600,000 to assist approximately 1,700 smallholder farmers in Chimanimani District to recover and rebuild their lives following Cyclone Idai. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide funds to its local partner, LEAD Trust, to spearhead these recovery efforts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 July, 2019 | Topics: Emergency Services, News, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, Zimbabwe, May 30, 2019 – The five-year USAID-funded Farmer-to-Farmer Program (2018-2023) launched on May 30. At a launch event held at Africa Synod House, representatives of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Government of Zimbabwe, a Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer, and implementing organization Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA) reaffirmed their shared commitment to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 May, 2019 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
Harare, May 28 2019: The United States has invited 42 young Zimbabweans to participate at this year’s Mandela Washington Fellowship program. The Fellowship, which began in 2014, is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative, which empowers young Africans through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking. The Fellows depart Harare mid-June and will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 May, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, News, Press Releases
Location: Across Zimbabwe Event: On May 16, 2019, an American was accosted by a small group of local national men in an attempted crime of opportunity when the American driver stopped at the intersection of Northwood Rise and Moorgate Road, in Mount Pleasant, Harare. There were no signs of weapons and the only attempt to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Remarks by Ambassador Brian A. Nichols Dedication of the New Embassy Campus Harare, Zimbabwe May 2nd 2019 Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Honorable Cain Mathema, Director of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Tad Davis, U.S. Department of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Advisor to the Minister Ambassador Stuart Comberbach, Ministry ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release May 2, 2019 MEDIA NOTE The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Dedicates the New U.S. Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe As a display of our enduring friendship, U.S. Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, and Director of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Tad Davis, with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, 25 April 2019 – The United States Government stands with the people of Zimbabwe in commemorating World Malaria Day on April 25 and celebrates the considerable decline in malaria cases and deaths. Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 April, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, Health Issues, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
By Ambassador Brian A. Nichols On April 3, I gave President Mnangagwa a letter from my government conveying the heartfelt sympathy of the American people for the lives lost in Cyclone Idai. I also announced that the American people had donated $2.6 million in assistance to disaster victims. The United States cares deeply about the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 April, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, 3 April, 2019 – The United States Government has provided an additional contribution of US$2.5 million to respond to emergency needs in Zimbabwe following Cyclone Idai. The contribution, provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Food for Peace, will support immediate food needs in the most affected areas of Manicaland ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 April, 2019 | Topics: Emergency Services, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, March 28, 2019- The United States Embassy culminated their Women’s History Month celebration on March 28, 2019 by honoring women who fought against injustice, discrimination and partiality during the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. The screening of the film, The Secret Lives of Bees, a film based on Sue Monk Kidd’s novel, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 March, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Press Releases
Harare- March 27, 2019- United States Public Affairs Officer Kenneth Wetzel inducted the new cohort for 40 English Micro Scholarship Program (Access) students at Chiedza Child Care Center in Mbare, Harare. The two year course includes after-school classes, intensive English language learning activities, field trips, and soft skills training to prepare them to be dynamic, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 March, 2019 | Topics: Education, English Language Learning, News, Press Releases
United States provides US$100,000 for emergency cyclone relief Harare, 22 March, 2019 – The United States Government provided an initial contribution of US$100,000 to respond to emergency needs in Zimbabwe following Cyclone Idai. The contribution, provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, will support immediate interventions to deliver ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 22 March, 2019 | Topics: Emergency Services, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe, U.S. Agencies
March 19, 2019 Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe who have been affected by Cyclone Idai in Southern Africa. The United States is mobilizing to provide support to our partners in Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe to assist with the relief efforts. Our embassies in each of these countries stand ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 March, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino
Location: Masvingo, Manicaland, Mashonaland East and Harare (March 15, 2019) Event: Cyclone Idai is expected to affect the eastern parts of Zimbabwe between Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. Forecasters expect extremely high winds, heavy rainfall and flooding in the provinces of Masvingo, Manicaland, Mashonaland East and Harare. Actions to Take: Monitor local news ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 March, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases
Zimbabwe is constitutionally a republic. On July 30, the country elected Emmerson Mnangagwa president in general elections. Despite incremental improvements from past elections, domestic and international observers noted serious concerns and called for further reforms necessary to meet regional and international standards for democratic elections. While the pre-election period saw increased democratic space, numerous factors ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 March, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, Official Reports, Press Releases
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Brian A. Nichols United Nations Flash Appeal for Humanitarian Assistance Thursday, February 28, 2019; 17:00 Meikles Hotel, Harare Under-Secretary-General, Sir Mark Lowcock United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Bishow Parajuli Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr. Misheck Sibanda Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Mr. Justin Mupamhanga ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 March, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Agencies
Harare, 28 February, 2019 –The United States Government announced US$15 million in additional funding to respond to the critical food security situation in Zimbabwe. The contribution, provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), brings the total U.S. funding for the current lean season to US$38 million, ensuring nearly 600,000 rural Zimbabweans have adequate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 February, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe, U.S. Agencies
Please note that the consular section only takes ink fingerprints for applicants with a USCIS request only. All other applicants wishing to have their fingerprints taken must contact their local police headquarters for assistance.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 February, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Visas
Please note that the Consular Section will no longer accept filling of form I-407 at Post. Applicants who wish to abandon their legal permanent resident status can do so by sending their I-407 directly to a USCIS office.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 February, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases
The EducationUSA office of the United States Embassy seeks to identify and recruit 20 Zimbabwean students from low-income families who score at least 13 points (out of 3 subjects) “A” level examinations to join the EducationUSA Opportunity Funds Program (OF). The program is open to all Zimbabwean students who intend to begin their undergraduate studies ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 January, 2019 | Topics: Education
Please note that you need to print the page with a barcode and bring it to your interview. If you fail to bring the barcode page to the interview you will not be interviewed.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 22 January, 2019 | Topics: Press Releases, Visas
Location: Zimbabwe, country-wide Event: Country wide protests, military checkpoints, disruption of internet and social media sites Many grocery stores, schools, fuel stations, and local businesses re-opened on January 17. The government restored internet service on January 17, but turned it off as of January 18 with no date given for its restoration. Hospitals remain open ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 January, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Harare, January 17, 2019– The U.S. Embassy is concerned about reports of violence in Zimbabwe and urges all parties to exercise restraint and to make every effort to find a peaceful solution. We condemn any disproportionate use of force and call on Zimbabwe’s security forces to respond to civil unrest professionally and with respect for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 January, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Security Alert: Continued street blockades and military checkpoints, government disruption of internet, reports of abuse and violence across Zimbabwe by security agents and political party supporters. Location: Across Zimbabwe Event: In response to protests over fuel shortages and price hikes, police dispersed tear gas against protesters in Bulawayo, Harare, and Mutare on January 14. On ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 January, 2019 | Topics: Alert
January 15, 2019 Location: Across Zimbabwe Event: In response to protests over fuel shortages and price hikes, police dispersed tear gas against protesters in Bulawayo, Harare, and Mutare on January 14. On January 15, the Embassy received reports of clashes between security forces and residents in satellite neighborhoods in Harare and Bulawayo. The Zimbabwe Association ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 January, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Location: Harare, outlying areas of Harare, and Bulawayo Event: There have been widespread tensions, sometimes including violent protests, countrywide — including in Harare’s Central Business District, Epworth, Chitungwiza, and downtown Bulawayo. The Embassy recommends that you exercise caution in these areas and monitor local media for updates. Additionally, there are reports of fights breaking out ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 January, 2019 | Topics: Alert
Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Harare, Zimbabwe (January 14, 2019) Location: Harare, outlying areas of Harare, and Bulawayo Event: There have been widespread tensions, sometimes including violent protests, countrywide — including in Harare’s Central Business District, Epworth, Chitungwiza, and downtown Bulawayo. The Embassy recommends that you exercise caution in these areas and monitor local media for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 January, 2019 | Topics: Alert
The US Embassy will be moving to our new embassy campus in the Bluff Hill neighborhood of Harare. We will close to the public during our relocation from Saturday January 12th through Monday January 21st. Doors will open for public business again on Tuesday 22 January, 2019 at our new location: 2 Lorraine Drive Harare ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 January, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases
The US Embassy Consular Section will be closed during our Embassy relocation from January 9th until January 21st. Doors will open for public business again on Tuesday 22 January 2019 at our new location: U.S Embassy Harare 2 Lorraine Drive Harare During this time, we will only be available to assist with emergencies for U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 January, 2019 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Visas
Please note that the Consular Section will be closed from December 24 until January 2, 2019 for all visa issues. For emergency American Citizen services please call 0772559727.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 December, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
Matobo Hills, December 12, 2018– United States Ambassador Brian A. Nichols participated in a ceremony to launch a publication, documenting Ndebele traditional hut decoration in Matobo Hills. The U.S. embassy is leading efforts to preserve Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage and supports preservation of Zimbabwean art as part of expanded engagement between the United States and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches
Wednesday, December 5th has been designated as a national day of mourning as Americans mourn the loss of President George H. W. Bush. We will shift all visa interviews originally scheduled for Wednesday, December 5th to the following day, Thursday, December 6th. Please plan to come at the same time as your originally scheduled appointment. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 December, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Visas
Harare, November 20, 2018: The United States Embassy marked the 15th anniversary of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) pledging $150 million in annual commitments to Zimbabwe HIV/ AIDS fight as well as announcing new initiatives to reach Zimbabweans with messages to contain the disease. At an event last Friday speakers hailed the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases
Harare, 29 November, 2018 – Today at Golden Conifer in Harare, the United States celebrated the World Education Inc. Vana Bantwana program together with the Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare. With funding from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Vana ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 November, 2018 | Topics: Featured Event, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies
Location: Harare Commercial Business District Event: The Embassy has confirmed a potentially large MDC-Alliance demonstration and march scheduled from 10:00 to 14:30 tomorrow morning (Thursday, November 29th) starting at Africa Unity Square. The route is anticipated to proceed as follows: Begin at Africa Unity Square Proceed west along Jason Moyo Avenue Turn right on to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Harare, November 21, 2018: In a signing ceremony today with U.S. Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, the United States government provided $370,900 in small grants to community based organizations in nine provinces. Through its small grants program, the U.S. Embassy is awarding grants to 17 organizations in Harare, Midlands, Masvingo, Manicaland, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, PEPFAR, Press Releases
2018/19 PEPFAR MEDIA AWARDS Competition The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) is launching the HIV and AIDS Media Awards Competition. The awards cover Photo, Print/ Online and Broadcast Journalism categories. Entries are invited from the media fraternity and should be submitted to the PEPFAR Media Awards Adjudication Committee (PMAAC) at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: News, PEPFAR, Press Releases | Tags: PEPFAR Media Awards competition
Please note that the Consular Section will be closed on Friday, November 23, 2018 for all visa issues. We will open for American Citizen services between the hours of 8 am and 10.30 am.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 November, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services
Harare, November 6, 2018: The United States Government, in cooperation with the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMZZ), has awarded a $475,000 grant to the World Monument Fund (WMF) for preservation work at the Great Zimbabwe national monuments. Ambassador Brian A. Nichols signed the grant at a ceremony hosted by the NMMZ at the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 November, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, News, Press Releases | Tags: Cultural Preservation Grant, Great Zimbabwe National Monuments
Harare, October 29, 2018– The United States Foreign Press Centers (FPC) invited veteran Zimbabwean journalist Kelvin Jakachira to cover the U.S. mid-term elections in California and Nevada from October 31 – November 8, 2018. Jakachira is the Group Editor in Chief at media conglomerate AB Communications, which runs several commercial radio stations including the national ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 October, 2018 | Topics: Political Affairs, Press Releases
October 15, 2018: Beth Dunford, the U.S. Agency for International Development Bureau for Food Security Assistant Administrator, and USAID Food for Peace Director Matt Nims discussed food security issues in Africa in advance of World Food Day, including USAID’s Feed the Future program during a telephonic press briefing with journalists across the world.
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, October 10, 2018- United States Ambassador Brian Nichols has lauded efforts by the Zimbabwean authorities to curb trafficking in persons and called for stronger partnerships between civil society organizations, law enforcement and the judiciary. One crucial thing that jumps out at me as central to the fight against trafficking is coordination between civil society ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
First lady Melania Trump took her “Be Best” campaign in support of child development to Africa on October 2, visiting a hospital and hugging an infant after arriving in Accra, Ghana, on her first major, solo international trip. In a colorful airport ceremony, she was greeted by Ghanaian first lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo and presented with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 4 October, 2018 | Topics: Africa, Key Officials, Press Releases | Tags: First Lady Melania Trump
The Department of State announces the opening of the registration period for the DV-2020 Diversity Visa Lottery. Commonly known as the “Green Card Lottery,” this program offers people from around the world, the opportunity to work and live in the United States. Registration is FREE OF CHARGE and can only be done at:
www.dvlottery.state.gov See the attached flyer Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 October, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Diversity Visa Lottery 2020
Harare, September 26, 2018: United States Ambassador Brian Nichols says the United States is counting on Africa’s blossoming youth to solve the day-to-day challenges of the continent whilst developing stronger ties with the United States. “Africa is a continent that has tremendous potential and a very young population,” said Ambassador Nichols in a townhall to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, Press Releases
The 2019 Mandela Washington Fellowship application is now open. We are looking for 42 young Zimbabwean leaders who have a proven record of leadership and accomplishment in business, or civic engagement. Visit
https://yali.state.gov/mwf/apply/ to start the application process Timeline September 12, 2018 | Application opens October 10, 2018 | Application closes December 2018 – February 2019 | Semifinalists interviewed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases
Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Harare, Zimbabwe (September 13, 2018) Location: Harare (Budiriro and Glenview neighborhoods) Event: The Ministry of Health in Zimbabwe declared a cholera outbreak in Harare. Cholera is highly contagious and a number of deaths have been reported Actions to Take: Consult a medical professional if you have symptoms of Cholera. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 September, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Health Issues, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Health Alert
Harare, August 27, 2018: A three-day basketball camp for under 17 girls ended on Sunday at the Harare International School in Mount Pleasant. The ‘Lead Camp 2018’ exposed the 40 youthful female participants, selected from Zimbabwe’s 10 provinces through a rigorous process, to basketball and life skills under the tutelage of top basketball coaches from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 August, 2018 | Topics: Education, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 24, 2018 Today, Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Court declared Emmerson D. Mnangagwa the winner of the election and Zimbabwe’s next President and dismissed MDC Alliance’s challenge of the July 30 presidential election results. The United States urges all parties to respect the Zimbabwean constitution and the rule of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 August, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Effective September 1, 2018 all petition based applicants should schedule appointments on Wednesdays only. These includes the following visa categories: L, H, O, P, Q and J.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 August, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Visas
Location: Zimbabwe country-wide & Harare Commercial Business District Event: Zimbabwe is experiencing civil unrest, violence, and heightened political tension following the general elections held on July 30, 2018. The security situation remains volatile. On August 22, the Constitutional Court will begin hearing the election challenge filed by Movement for Democratic Change (MDC). As a result, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Location: Zimbabwe Event: Due to civil unrest, violence, and heightened political tension following the general elections held on July 30, 2018, the U.S. Embassy advises American citizens to exercise increased caution. Although American Citizens and foreigners have not been specifically targeted in acts of violence, the security situation remains volatile. We have received credible reports of numerous ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Harare, August 10, 2018- Two United States- based National Basketball Association (NBA) stars- Luc Mbah a Moute and Trevor Ariza- will visit Zimbabwe August 17. They will conduct training and development camps for 50 pre-selected young players. “We are excited to support FAA to host Luc Mbah’s second visit to Zimbabwe as well Trevor Ariza’s first visit,” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 August, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Press Releases
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 9, 2018 The United States government is gravely concerned by credible reports of numerous detentions, beatings, and other abuses of Zimbabweans over the past week, particularly targeting opposition activists. There should be no role for violence, intimidation, or harassment in the new Zimbabwe. We are also ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 August, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Political Affairs, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
The European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States present in Harare* and the Heads of Mission of Australia, Canada, and the United States of America issue the following statement in Zimbabwe: The Heads of Mission of the EU, Australia, Canada and the United States of America are deeply disturbed by continuing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 August, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Political Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: Opposition in Zimbabwe
The European Union Delegation, the Heads of Mission of EU Member States present in Harare* and the Heads of Mission of Canada, Switzerland and the United States of America issue the following statement in Zimbabwe: The Heads of Mission of the EU, Canada, Switzerland and the United States of America note with grave concern the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 August, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: Post-Elections Human Rights Situation
Press Statement Heather Nauert Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 3, 2018 Zimbabwe’s July 30 elections presented the country with an historic chance to move beyond the political and economic crises of the past and toward profound democratic change. The Zimbabwean people turned out massively to cast their votes, underscoring their aspirations for a better ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 4 August, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Zimbabwe's Elections
Location: Harare, Zimbabwe Event: Due to reports of multiple demonstrations and gun shots in the Central Business District, the U.S. Embassy encourages American Citizens to avoid the Central Business District (in general the area bounded by Samora Machel Avenue on the north, Fourth Street on the east, Rotten Row on the west, and Lytton Road/ Chinhoyi Street ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert
Due to multiple demonstrations and reports of gun shots in the Central Business District, the U.S. Embassy encourages American Citizens to avoid the Central Business District (in general the area bounded by Samora Machel Avenue on the north, Fourth Street on the east, Rotten Row on the west, and Lytton Road/ Chinhoyi Street on the south). As the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 August, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Consular Advisory
During the week of July 30 – August 3, the U.S Embassy Consular Section will only be open for emergency American Citizen Services. All non-immigrant visa interviews and routine American Citizen Services will resume on Monday, August 6.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Visas
Harare, July 27, 2018: The United States supports the Zimbabwean people’s desire to determine their future through a free, fair, and credible election on July 30. At the Zimbabwean government’s invitation, twenty teams from the Embassy will be in the field observing polling throughout Zimbabwe. They have been accredited by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 July, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, 25 July, 2018 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announces Resilient Waters, a five-year, $32.4 million project to address severe water challenges facing the Limpopo River Basin and Okavango River Basin communities. Resilient Waters will increase access to safe drinking water and sanitation services for nearly 21 million people spanning South ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 July, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Resilient Waters
The U.S. Embassy in Harare is delighted to welcome the Honorable Brian A. Nichols as the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zimbabwe. Ambassador Nichols presented his credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who officially accepted them today, July 19, 2018. Ambassador Nichols joins the U.S. Mission ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Ambassador Nichols
Harare, 16 July, 2018 – The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announces the launch of Pathways, a five-year $35 million program that will offer services to 250,000 HIV-affected orphans and vulnerable children, 59,500 households, and 15,000 vulnerable youth. Operating in nine districts in Zimbabwe with high HIV burden, Pathways will put communities on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 July, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Zimbabwe
Harare, July 9, 2018: The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) says it is closely monitoring the political situation in Zimbabwe as it rolls out an initiative which will mobilize more than $1 billion to projects that support transportation, communications, and value chains in Africa over the next three years. “We are following that (developments in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 July, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Affairs, Economic Affairs, Economic Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
As Prepared: Remarks by Charge d’ Affaires Jennifer Savage on the occasion of the Commemoration of the 242nd independence of the United States of America (Fourth of July) Harare, July 5th 2018 Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honorable Simon Khaya Moyo; Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Honorable Paul Mavima, Honorable Judges ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
Harare, June 29 2018- The United States Senate on Thursday confirmed Ambassador-designate Brian Nichols as Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe. The confirmation by the Senate completes the nomination process by the United States government and the top American diplomat will travel to Zimbabwe to start his assignment after presenting credentials to the Zimbabwean President. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, June 29 2018– Thirty six Zimbabwean youth leaders that left for the United States mid-June to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship program have settled in and are engaging their American and African counterparts in a search for solutions to current challenges in governance and business sector. “It has been smooth sailing since arriving ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Education, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Please be advised that, as a result of the bombing incident at a political rally in Bulawayo on Saturday, June 23rd, American Citizens are advised to avoid public events that will be attended by senior-level Government of Zimbabwe officials and other high-profile political leaders during the election season. For further information: · See the State ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 26 June, 2018 | Topics: Alert
The US Embassy in Harare condemns the attack at the ZANU-PF rally in Bulawayo this afternoon. Political violence in any form is unacceptable and contrary to the positive progress required to move Zimbabwe forward as it seeks to take its place on the global stage. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 23 June, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
The Trump administration is committed to protecting and promoting the God-given dignity and freedom of every human being. Every individual has rights that are inherent and inviolable. They are given by God, and not by government. Because of that, no government must take them away. For decades, the United States has led global efforts to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 22 June, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, UN Human Rights Council
Harare, June 14 2018- We join others in condemning the murder of two-year-old Professor Lumbe – a senseless and horrific act. We echo the call for the perpetrators to be held accountable. We understand an investigation is ongoing, but should this murder prove to be politically motivated, failure to provide justice for Professor and his ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, June 11, 2018: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Southern Africa and Public Diplomacy in the Bureau of African Affairs Matthew T. Harrington visited Hopley Clinic in Harare, commending efforts by doctors, nurses, and community health workers for their excellent work to ensure that close to 130,000 individuals in the underserved Harare community receive ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 June, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, 13 June, 2018 – Today at the Cresta Lodge, the United States celebrated the launch of Mhuri Imuli, a five-year $25 million program to improve the health of Zimbabwean families. The program will provide technical assistance to the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) to expand access to and improve the quality of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 June, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, June 8, 2018: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of African Affairs Matthew T. Harrington is in Zimbabwe on a three-day tour that will enable him to meeting government and nongovernmental players as Zimbabwe prepares for elections July 30. He told the media that the United States is interested in a better relationship with Zimbabwe ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 8 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, June 6, 2018: President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) tested over 100 individuals for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and shared health information with over 1000 community members at the first preparatory tournament for the Homeless World Cup held in Harare’ Hatcliffe township June 2nd. “Statistics received from the International Training and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 June, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: PEPFAR; Homeless World Cup
Harare, May 2nd 2018: On Workers Day, May 1, U.S. Mission in Zimbabwe Charge’ d’ Affaires Jennifer Savage paid tribute to all health workers in Zimbabwe. Addressing a reception to mark U.S. participation at the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA 2018), the senior U.S. diplomat said U.S. contribution at the Festival was symbolic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 May, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR, Press Releases | Tags: HIV testing and TB screening
April 26, 2018, 1800; B2C Batanai Gardens PROTOCOLS: Honorable Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. David Parirenyatwa Honorable Miriam R. Chikukwa, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs Amon Mpofu, Deputy Chief Executive – National AIDS Council, and other representatives of NAC Distinguished PEPFAR partners My Embassy and PEPFAR team Distinguished journalists Ladies and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 April, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, PEPFAR, Speeches
Harare, April 30 2018– The United States Embassy will continue its partnership with the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) where it is supporting the First Street Stage – an arena for arts entertainment and information on HIV and AIDS related services. In addition, the Embassy will sponsor the participation of Slavic Soul Party! ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 April, 2018 | Topics: PEPFAR, Press Releases | Tags: PEPFAR Partners, US/HIFA partnership
Harare, April 26, 2018: The United States Embassy, through support from the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), on Thursday recognized four Zimbabwean journalists for outstanding contribution to HIV and AIDS reporting. The four journalists- Shamiso Yikoniko, Michael Gwarisa, Nhau Mangirai and Mirirai Nsingo-Maponga- received cash awards and certificates at a ceremony jointly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 April, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR, Press Releases | Tags: Chargé d’ affaires
Harare, April 24 2018: Two women’s organizations- As I Am Foundation and Munondida Foundation- have launched a quarterly discussion series- “Coffee and Conversations-” to create space for open conversation on gender issues as well as women empowerment. The first information session was held at the American Embassy’s Eastgate offices last Thursday and focused on sexual abuse in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 26 April, 2018 | Topics: Gender Issues, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: Gender Empowerment Conversations
PLEASE NOTE: If you are coming from outside Harare and would like your passport returned by courier (DHL/Swift), you must bring the prepaid packet with you to the interview. And please note also that we will not be conducting Non Immigrant visa interviews from May 7 to May 14, 2018. We regret any inconveniences this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 April, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Consular Notice
Zimbabwe is constitutionally a republic. In November a military intervention, public demonstrations calling for President Robert Mugabe’s removal, the ruling party’s vote of no confidence, and impeachment proceedings led to Mugabe’s resignation after ruling the country since independence in 1980. The ruling Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) nominated former vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 April, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, Official Reports, Press Releases | Tags: 2017 Human Rights Report
Together, we have come a long way since the darkest days of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Fifteen years ago, an HIV diagnosis was a death sentence in much of the developing world and the pandemic threatened to wipe out an entire generation in Africa. Today, thanks to the strong bipartisan leadership of the U.S. Congress and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 11 April, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR, Press Releases | Tags: PEPFAR
Public Affairs Section United States Embassy Harare Transcript: U.S. Senators speak to Zim media Harare, April 8, 2018: A five member delegation of U.S. Senators visited Zimbabwe 6- 8 April. The delegation consisted of Senators Chris Coons, Jeff Flake, Cory Booker, Michael Bennet and Garry Peters, all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 April, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Speeches
Harare, March 29, 2018: A senior official at the Zimbabwe Central Bank says there is improvement in women’s participation in institutional decision making. Addressing the Hope Fay Lecture at Women’s University in Africa on Wednesday, Dr Jesimen Tarisai Chipika, Deputy to the Reserve Bank Governor spoke on the topic “Women and the economy in Zimbabwe: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Zimbabwe
‘’Please note: The Consular Section will be closed on Monday, March 26 and Tuesday, March 27, 2018 for the Section’s annual consular leadership training. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this closure. For any U.S. citizen emergencies please contact the duty officer during this time on 0772 559 727” Thank you and please contact us should you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 23 March, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: Consular Section
Harare, February 27 2018: The United States government- through the Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (JTIP), is providing funding support to enhance Zimbabwe and the SADC region’s response to trafficking in persons. The funding, reaching just over $2 million, will enable Zimbabwe and the SADC region to start various ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: IOM, JTIP
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. IOM Training on Providing Support to TIP Victims Monday, February 25, 2018 (Holiday Inn, Harare) Officials from the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Officials from the International Organization for Migration Members of the Press (Others for Protocol Order) Good morning to you all. It ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 26 February, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, February 16, 2018– The Unites States welcomes the official launch of Pizza Hut in Harare at Sam Levy’s Village. Representing the U.S. Embassy at the grand opening, Embassy Spokesperson and Public Affairs Officer David McGuire said the successful launch of Pizza Hut is a demonstration that American companies see attractive business prospects in Zimbabwe. “We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 February, 2018 | Topics: Business, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
The U.S. Embassy wishes to express its sincere condolences on the passing of Morgan Tsvangirai. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the people of Zimbabwe. We join Zimbabweans across the country in mourning the passing of a political leader who tirelessly fought for peace and democratic principles, and we salute ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Morgan Tsvangirai
The United States Embassy in Harare will be moving to the new embassy compound later in 2018. The U.S. Embassy announces its intent to receive bids for the operation of cafeteria and drink services. The U.S. Embassy is looking for the service provider to be able to provide two options: a low-cost Zimbabwean-style meal, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 February, 2018 | Topics: Commercial Opportunities, Embassy, News
Harare, 12 February, 2018 – In 2016, an invasive crop pest called the fall army worm was first confirmed in Africa. Native to the Americas, fall army worm can feed on 80 different crop species, including maize, a staple food consumed by over 300 million African smallholder farm families. The crop pest has since been ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 February, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe, U.S. Agencies | Tags: DFID
Harare, February 7, 2018: The United States Embassy and Zimbabwean partners celebrate Black History Month- also known as African American History Month in America- with a series of activities across Zimbabwe. These will include discussion sessions, infotainment and educational events to promote understanding of the contributions made by African Americans to societal progress in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 February, 2018 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Black History Month
The National Institutes of Health has launched a large international study to compare the safety and efficacy of three antiretroviral treatment regimens for pregnant women living with HIV and the safety of these regimens for their infants. The study will evaluate the current preferred first line regimen for pregnant women recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 January, 2018 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR
The U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe will continue to provide routine and emergency consular services including non-immigrant visas, immigrant visas, and American Citizen Services during the lapse in U.S. Government appropriations. Applicants with appointments should appear at their scheduled times.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 January, 2018 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Visas
Africa Regional Media Hub Press Briefing with Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Robert Scott, Special Representative for North Korean Policy Mark Lambert, and Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Sandra Oudkirk U.S. Policy on North Korean activities in Africa Via Teleconference, Washington, D.C. January 17, 2018 OPERATOR: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 January, 2018 | Topics: Africa, News
Rainbow Towers, Harare January 17, 2017 at 12:30pm Dr. David Parirenyatwa, Minister of Health and Child Care Patrick Chinamasa, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Representatives from the Global Fund Distinguished partners All protocols observed Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to participate in this important event. Sithandekile Chilenje ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 January, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, PEPFAR, Speeches | Tags: Global Fund
Harare, November 30 2017- The U.S. Department of State is currently experiencing technical problems with its visa system, which are affecting global operations. This issue is worldwide and is not specific to any particular country or visa category. We recognize and deeply regret the inconvenience to travelers. We are doing everything possible to return passports ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 November, 2017 | Topics: Business, Consular Affairs, Emergency Services, Immigrant Visas, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas
Harare, November 29, 2017– According to the 2017 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released mid- November by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), the number of Zimbabwean students in the United States increased by 2.7 percent over the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, 29 November, 2017 – Today at Manna Resorts, the United States, through the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID), celebrated the Maternal and Child Health Integrated Program (MCHIP) together with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC). Launched in 2013, the USAID-supported MCHIP activity has demonstrated impressive achievements to reduce maternal, newborn, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, November 21, 2017: Tonight marks an historic moment for Zimbabwe. We congratulate all Zimbabweans who raised their voices and stated peacefully and clearly that the time for change was overdue. As Secretary Tillerson recently stated, Zimbabwe has an historic opportunity to set itself on a new path. Through that process, the United States urges ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 November, 2017 | Topics: Featured Event, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 November, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, Press Releases | Tags: US Embassy Harare
United States Embassy Harare, Zimbabwe Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Planned Demonstrations on November 18 November 17, 2017 The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens in Harare that two marches are planned for Saturday, November 18, 2017, convening at Freedom Square/Robert Mugabe Square (opposite Rainbow Towers) at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. U.S. citizens are encouraged ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Messages for US Citizens
The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens in Harare that two marches are planned for Saturday, November 18, 2017, convening at Freedom Square/Robert Mugabe Square (opposite Rainbow Towers) at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. U.S. citizens are encouraged to avoid Harare’s Central Business District. As the political situation in Zimbabwe remains uncertain, you should remain ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Due to limited staffing at the U.S. Embassy in Harare on November 17th and 18th the Consular Section has suspended visa operations for this week. At this time we hope to return to normal visa operations early next week, but we will continue to monitor the situation closely. Visa applicants whose appointments were canceled this week will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Visas
Harare, November 16 2017- The U.S. government is deeply concerned by recent actions undertaken by Zimbabwean military forces. The U.S. government does not take sides in matters of internal Zimbabwean politics and calls for an expedient transition to democratic, civilian order. We call on Zimbabwean military leaders to exercise restraint, respect the rule of law, uphold ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Embassy statement
The U.S. Department of State advises U.S. citizens in Harare to remain safely at home or in their accommodations on November 16. If you must go out, use caution, stick to routes familiar to you, and travel during daylight hours. Be prepared for traffic checkpoints. The U.S. Embassy will remain temporarily closed to the public ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
November 14, 2017 As a result of the ongoing political uncertainty through the night, the Ambassador has instructed all employees to remain home tomorrow. U.S. government personnel have been instructed to shelter in their residences tonight and work remotely from home on November 15. The embassy will be minimally staffed and closed to the public. U.S. citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 November, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Messages for US Citizens
Harare, 14 November, 2017 – Today at the Meikles Hotel in Harare, the United States and non-governmental organization Population Services Zimbabwe (PSZ) celebrated five years of improving access to voluntary family planning information and services to poor and underserved populations in Zimbabwe. Through the Improving Family Planning Services (IFPS) activity, funded by the U.S. Agency ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 November, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Population Services Zimbabwe
Harare, November 7 2017- Introducing Zimbabwe at the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YALI) Network Country of the Week. From Zimbabwe, the YALI Network currently has 13,802 members, including 2,375 YALI Network Online Course certificate holders, as well as 180 Mandela Washington Fellows. During this week’s campaign, we highlight our work with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 November, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Press Releases | Tags: YALI
Harare, November 3, 2017: The United States government is providing $85,000.00 in small grants funding to community organizations in six provinces. Announcing the awards, Jennifer Savage, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy said the funding represents U.S. commitment to enhancing community initiatives that promote local, self- sustaining development. “Each of these grants represents ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 November, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy, Press Releases | Tags: Deputy Chief of Mission
Americans and Zimbabweans marked the conclusion of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (October) with a discussion on Tuesday. Speakers and participants agreed that a safe and secure cyberspace is an urgent necessity owing to the growth of online transactions in the financial sector as well as use of the cyberspace for communication purposes, but regulations ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 November, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Cyber-Security
Bulawayo, October 25, 2017– A senior United States Embassy official says citizens can contribute towards the successful conduct of elections if they constructively use citizen journalism techniques to share information about their experiences as well as challenges members of the public face during the electoral process. “We don’t want to have a flawed election; we ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 October, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Lupane, October 18 2017: The United States, through the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), is providing $100,000 over two years to assist the Lupane Women’s Development Trust (Lupane Women). The funding will enable the Matabeleland North-based organization to build the capacity of its members in governance and marketing, as well as develop existing agricultural ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 October, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, October 24, 2017- Zimbabwean freelance journalist and media freedom activist Columbus Mavhunga left Zimbabwe on Monday to attend the 10th World Conference of Science Journalists (WCSJ) scheduled for October 26th to 30th in the United States. Mavhunga will join over 1,400 science and journalism professionals from across the globe dedicated to engaging, incisive, accurate, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 October, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases
The United States government is pleased to announce the new dates for the 2019 Diversity Visa Lottery Program (DV- 2019)- commonly known as the Green Card Lottery- following technical issues with the site-
http://dvlottery.state.gov . Effectively, the new registration period for DV-2019 opens for electronic entries at 6 pm on Wednesday October 18th 2017. It closes ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Diversity Visa Lottery 2019
The Department of State announces the opening of the registration period for the DV-2019 Diversity Visa Lottery. Commonly known as the “Green Card Lottery,” this program offers people from around the world, the opportunity to work and live in the United States. Registration is free of charge and can only be done at
www.dvlottery.state.gov This is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 October, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Visas | Tags: Diversity Visa Lottery 2019
USADF Grants Signing Ceremony Murewa, Mashonaland East Masikati Tatenda ndafara kuvapano. Good afternoon – honorable ministers, members of parliament, government officials, traditional leaders, councilors, district administrators, our distinguished grantee – Heather Chimhoga Orphan Care, LEAD director, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for having me here today. And a very special ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Speeches | Tags: USADF Grants
Harare, October 12, 2017: The United States government, through the United States Africa Development Foundation (USADF), is providing over $150,000 to a child focused community based initiative- Heather Chimoga Orphan Care (HCOC) – in Murehwa, Mashonaland East, to increase poultry productivity that directly supports orphan care. Announcing the new funding at a grant signing ceremony ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Press Releases
Harare, October 2, 2017: The United States is pushing for more partnerships with Zimbabwe to combat trafficking in persons (TIP) and will support efforts to reform legislation so it conforms to international best practice, a delegation from the State Department Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons said. “Our foreign assistance (in Zimbabwe) is going to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 October, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, TTIP, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: US partnerships
Tsholotsho, September 28 2017- Former United States congressman, Michael Espy, says governments can do more to enhance progress towards food self-sufficiency, including allowing the international community to continue to play a role. According to the former U.S. Secretary for Agriculture, now a member of the governing board of the international Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 September, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe, U.S. Agencies
The Liberation War of the 1970s left Zimbabwe with arguably the densest minefields to be found anywhere in the world. Original estimates reported seven minefields, covering 766 kilometers (km) along the Zambian and Mozambican borders. The minefields consisted of mainly anti-personnel mines at a reported density of 5,500 per linear km. The current estimate for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 September, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Demining, US efforts
The United States is monitoring the trial of Pastor Evan Mawarire, and calls for an end to arbitrary arrests and intimidation for political purposes. We support freedom of expression and the right of peaceful assembly. We call on the Government of Zimbabwe to respect and to protect the human rights of all persons in Zimbabwe, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 22 September, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Pastor Evan Mawarire, United States Government
PRESIDENT TRUMP: Thank you very much, General. I appreciate it. And I’m greatly honored to host this lunch, to be joined by the leaders of Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda, and South Africa. In particular, I want to thank President Condé, who is representing the African Union. Thank you. Thank you. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 September, 2017 | Topics: President of the United States, Press Releases | Tags: UNGA 2017
Tsholotsho, 20 September 2017: An activity funded by the United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is making strides in improving food security and nutrition in North and South Matabeleland, Zimbabwe. The activity—dubbed Amalima—takes its name from the Ndebele custom by which communities come together to help each other engage in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 September, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Food Security
On September 19, at the 72nd United National General Assembly, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the new U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) Strategy for Accelerating HIV/AIDS Epidemic Control (2017-2020), which reaffirms U.S. support for HIV/AIDS efforts in more than 50 countries, ensuring access to services by all populations, including the most ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 September, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Health Issues, PEPFAR, Press Releases | Tags: PEPFAR, Rex Tillerson
A senior official from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a United States government health agency, has called for increased collaboration among private and public health organisations to sustain efforts that accelerate progress in preventing the spread of tuberculosis (TB) among health care workers. ”It is paramount that we implement measures to keep ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 September, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR, Press Releases, Sections & Offices, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: PEPFAR CDC
Harare, September 11, 2017: Famous American bishop and author Thomas Dexter Jakes Sr., widely known as T.D. Jakes, concluded his visit to Harare with a meeting with United States Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. on Saturday. He described visit to the southern African country as “a great experience.” “It’s been a great experience,” said Jakes, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 11 September, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Imagine six weeks at a U.S. university where you can sharpen your skills in public management, civic leadership or business; get advice from experts in the U.S. public, private and nonprofit sectors; and build a network of Africans and Americans to support your professional development. (State Dept.) That is what the Mandela Washington Fellowship is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 September, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Share America, YALI
HARARE, ZIMBABWE To recognize five years of promoting sustainable youth development in Zimbabwe, the International Youth Foundation is honoured to host the Zimbabwe:Works (Z:W) Celebration on September 6, 2017. Since its inception in June 2012, Z:W has collaborated with 27 local NGO and private sector partners in 12 districts to equip nearly 29,000 young people ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 September, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe, U.S. Agencies
Remarks Ambassador Thomas at ZIFF/IIFF Screening of Hidden Figures August 30, 2017 Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for coming out tonight, and special thanks to Nigel Munyati of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival Trust, and Tsitsi Dangarembga, of the International Images Film Festival for Women, our partners in bringing you tonight’s featured ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Speeches
Harare, September 1, 2017: The award winning American film, Hidden Figures, is an affirmation of women’s strength and a symbol of the contribution of minorities in struggles for human emancipation, speakers said at the 19th edition of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF 2017). Hidden Figures tells the story of a team of female African-American ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, August 28, 2017: Alumni of the Mandela Washington Fellowship – the YaliCreatives- last week concluded a series of training sessions to promote public participation in governance issues. Congratulating the graduates of the final training session in Harare, U.S. Embassy officials- Stacy Lomba and John Taylor of the Public Affairs Section- said the United States’ ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 August, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, August 25, 2017: Zimbabwean student Ngoni Mugwisi (24) says he is ready to embark on his doctoral studies that will set him on a path to influence the energy spectrum in Africa. “Five years from now I will probably have earned my PhD in electrical engineering from Oxford University,” said Ngoni, a graduate of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 August, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Success Stories
Harare, August 25, 2017: The United States Embassy is proud to support the participation of Hollywood lighting designer, gaffer and cinematographer Christian Epps at this year’s Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) and the International Images Film Festival for Women. Epps will conduct workshops in line with the Festival’s theme, “The Business of Film.” The Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 August, 2017 | Topics: Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs
U.S. Embassy Harare and U.S. Embassy Pretoria are aware that some flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa have been canceled, and U.S. citizens might be impacted. U.S. citizens whose travel is canceled should work with their travel agents to reschedule or re-route flights and should monitor news reports for updates on the situation. As a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 August, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Messages for US Citizens
Harare, 10 August, 2017 – Today at Meikles Hotel in Harare, the U.S. Embassy, acting through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Zimbabwean private voluntary organization, Africaid, signed an award of $20 million to improve HIV care and treatment for children, adolescents, and young people. At the event, USAID/ Zimbabwe Mission Director Stephanie ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 August, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Africaid
Harare, August 9 2017: Women must redefine the meaning of freedom for today’s generation in order to enhance their contribution in an unequal society, a veteran educationist said on Tuesday. “Today …we are celebrating the past where tens of thousands and millions of women fought and also died to achieve certain things which they thought ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 August, 2017 | Topics: Gender Issues, Press Releases | Tags: Zimbabwe Women
Messages for U.S. Citizens U.S. Consulate General, Johannesburg July 25, 2017 The U.S. Mission to South Africa advises U.S. citizens to exercise caution when arranging ground transportation from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg to hotels, guest houses, and residences. Numerous U.S. citizens and other travelers have been robbed at gun point while traveling from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 July, 2017 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Security Message
Harare, July 26th, 2017: Inquiries about financial assistance for college education in the United States dominated the recent American Colleges and Universities Fair held at Prince Edward School last Saturday, college representatives said. EducationUSA Harare hosted the colleges and universities fair at Prince Edward School on July 22nd to enable high school students and parents ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 26 July, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: EducationUSA Zimbabwe, Tafadzwa Muzhandu, U.S. College graduates, U.S. Colleges Fair
Harare, 11 July, 2017 – Today at Sherukuru Secondary School in Mutasa District, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrates the achievements of the Community Water Supply, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Natural Resources Management project (C-WASH), which has improved the health of 53,000 Zimbabweans. Implemented by Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Zimbabwe, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 11 July, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, Press Releases | Tags: USAID Health Issues
Our Guest of Honor, the Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Honorable Edgar Mbwembwe; Honorable Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Members of Parliament; Permanent Secretaries of the Government of Zimbabwe; and the Acting Mayor of Harare, Councilor Enock Mupamawonde; Ladies and gentlemen, (PAUSE) Welcome! ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Speech, Fourth of July
The U.S. Embassy in Harare wishes to advise the public that the Consular Section will be closed from 11:00hrs – 17:30hrs on July 6th, 2017. No services will be provided. For American Citizen Emergencies, please call the Duty Officer on 0772559727. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 July, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Featured Event, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Non Immigrant Visas, Press Releases, U.S. Citizen Services, Visas | Tags: Consular Section
Harare, June 29, 2017: That parents in most of Africa do not place importance in their children pursuing a career in sports is a reality that confronts most students when making choices for their future. With their emphasis on education, parents often cite the stability and security associated with careers in education, medicine, banking and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 June, 2017 | Topics: Education, Press Releases | Tags: US Education and Sports
Harare, June 29, 2017: A United States government report says Zimbabwe made notable progress to strengthen its capacity and to respond to cases of trafficking in persons in the past year. “The (Zimbabwe) government made key achievements during the reporting period (2016- 17)… these achievements included increased efforts to investigate and prosecute alleged trafficking crimes,” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 June, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases | Tags: Trafficking in Persons
Harare, June 21, 2017: Eagerness to learn and find innovative solutions to common challenges has landed a young Tanaka Chingonzo a scholarship to study at the United States’ College of Wooster in Ohio. He travels for the four year study this August, hardly his first trip to the United States in search of knowledge. “I ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 22 June, 2017 | Topics: Education, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Success Stories | Tags: US scholarships
Harare, June 6, 2017: Sixty young Zimbabweans have been selected to participate in the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The young leaders, selected from a pool of over 2,600 applicants from Zimbabwe alone, will join 940 others from across the continent. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. hosted the departing contingent on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 June, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Public Affairs Section United States Embassy Transcript: DAS O’Connell visit to Zimbabwe Harare, June 6, 2017: Following her visit to Zimbabwe Carol Thompson O’Connell, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs visited Zimbabwe for the first time since assuming her position in President Trump’s administration in March 2017. She held meetings with representatives of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 June, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
By David McGuire Harare, May 23, 2017: The U.S. Embassy sends its heartfelt congratulations to the Zimbabwean YALI Mandela Washington Fellows for its upcoming “YALIExpo” running under the theme “Harness the Hustle.” The event will take place at the Meikles Hotel Rooftop on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 9:00am until 4:00pm. The free expo will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 June, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, May 31, 2017: A United States based college musical ensemble, Gonzaga University Chamber Chorus, concluded a two week visit to Zambia and Zimbabwe on Tuesday. The 28 member ensemble comprised of students studying in various academic and professional fields held seminars and workshops with high schools, colleges and prominent choral groups in the two ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 31 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, May 31, 2017: Zimbabwe Independent reporter, Hazel Ndebele, has a rare chance to witness media engagement and press freedom issues in the United States under the new administration after she was selected to be one of several journalists by the United States Foreign Press Centers. The tour entitled “Media Literacy and Press Freedom in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 31 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: David McGuire, Foreign Press Centers, Hazel Ndebele
Harare, May 11th 2017: Despite being out of school for 16 months after completing her high school education, Nicole Kumbula’s determination has earned her a full scholarship to study at Bates College in the United States. She pays tribute to the “forced gap-year” she thought she would endure after her initial attempt to secure admission ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 May, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Success Stories | Tags: Zim students for U.S.
Harare, May 10th 2017: The United States Ambassador says his country will maintain, and even increase, HIV funding levels in Zimbabwe despite a change in administration. “We are very heartened that our Congress just passed the budget within the last few days and our President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding is remaining constant. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases
By Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. Harare, May 5 2017- I want to congratulate all students in Zimbabwe who have received offers of admission from one or more of the over 4,500 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. Graduates of U.S. universities have gone on to become leaders and innovators in many fields ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 May, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, News, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Harare, May 4, 2017– The OK- PEPFAR First Street Stage in central Harare was a hive of activity with scores of individuals queuing to get tested for HIV as well as receive health information on Wednesday. The platform, operating under the theme “Start Free, Stay Free, AIDS Free,” is part of the ongoing Harare International ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 4 May, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Washington, April 21, 2017: United States Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. says the future of Zimbabwe is bright and his country will continue with the commitments it made to Zimbabwe since the country gained its independence in 1980. The U.S. diplomat was one of the panel members along with U.S. based Zimbabwean political science and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Doing Business in the U.S., Economic Affairs, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC April 18, 2017 On behalf of the citizens of the United States, congratulations to the people of Zimbabwe who celebrate 37 years of independence on April 18. The United States shares common values with the Zimbabwean people, including a belief in a more democratic and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 April, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Zimbabwe Independence
Harare, April 13, 2017– Shingirai Guchu (21) is headed to Lebanon Valley College in the United States after securing the Almond Tree Scholarship. News of the result of the highly competitive award was announced to him through the EducationUSA Advising Center last Thursday. “That was the most shocking and surprising moment of my entire life ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: EducationUSA, Shingirai Guchu
Harare, April 12, 2017: Ahead of Zimbabwe’s independence on April 18th, Ambassador Harry Thomas Jnr will on Thursday April 13th (4 pm Zimbabwe time) participate in a panel discussion on the future of Zimbabwe. The discussion is organized by VOA Africa Division and will be moderated by veteran journalist Blessing Zulu. Ambassador Thomas Jr. started ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: U.S. Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr.
Public Affairs Section United States Embassy Harare TRANSCRIPT: U.S. Ambassador visits Musasa Project March 2nd 2017: Ahead of International Women’s Day (March 8th), the United States ambassador, Harry K. Thomas Jr., visited Musasa to view first hand some of the initiatives that have been undertaken with this government’s support as well as to underscore the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 April, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Events, Gender Issues, Speeches
Harare, April 6, 2017: The United States will have a significant presence at this year’s edition of the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) by bringing musical artists and health info-tainment through film as well as various forms of entertainment along Harare’s First Street. “We are excited to be part of this year’s edition ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 April, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Events, Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases | Tags: HIFA
Harare, April 6, 2017 – The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided humanitarian assistance for over 2 million Zimbabweans during the El Niño-induced drought that led to widespread crop failure and left 4.1 million rural Zimbabweans food insecure. As the annual harvest approaches, USAID and its partners are reviewing the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 April, 2017 | Topics: Agriculture, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe, U.S. Agencies
Harare, April 6 2017: Harare, April 5 2017: Dumisile Mphamba (19) says the United States has an education system to match her ambition after three top American universities said they are prepared to admit her on full scholarship. “I want to study medicine but I have interests in biology, French; theatre; music; women’s studies; African studies ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 April, 2017 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases | Tags: Dumisile Melody Mphamba, Tafadzwa Muzhandu
On March 25, 2017 EducationUSA hosted a graduate information session for Zimbabwean professionals interested in higher education opportunities in the U.S. Thirty-three participants, from different academic and professional backgrounds attended the session, which was facilitated by a panel of American and Zimbabweans who graduated from U.S. universities. The highly interactive session covered topics around identifying ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 March, 2017 | Topics: Education, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Education USA, U.S. College graduates
Mutare, March 27 2017: A senior United States Embassy official says her government is providing funding support to Africa University to boost its capacity to support Zimbabwe’s anti-malaria efforts. “In 2015, following discussions with the Zimbabwe National Malaria Program, the United States President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) committed to support a laboratory to enhance Zimbabwe’s capacity ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 March, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Deputy Chief of Mission, News, Press Releases | Tags: Anti-Malaria efforts, AU collaborate, US
Harare, 22 March, 2017 – The United States Government stands with the people of Zimbabwe in commemorating World Tuberculosis (TB) Day (March 24_. Through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the United States has contributed long-term and substantial investments to the fight against TB ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 22 March, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: World TB Day
Harare, March 16th, 2017: A senior United States Embassy official has called on the public to boycott products from companies involved in human trafficking, in addition to other measures to help stamp out the scourge that has plagued humanity. “We as individuals can make a difference by being aware of our own habits, by understanding ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 March, 2017 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Human Rights, News, Press Releases | Tags: Human Trafficking
Today, March 9th, marks the second anniversary of the disappearance of Mr. Itai Dzamara, Zimbabwean civil society activist and leader of Occupy Africa Unity Square. On this day two years ago, Dzamara was forced into an unmarked vehicle and has not been heard from since. The United States remains deeply concerned about Mr. Dzamara’s whereabouts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 March, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Human Rights, News, Press Releases | Tags: Image by VOA Zimbabwe
Harare, 7 March, 2017 – As part of the fight against tuberculosis (TB) throughout Southern Africa, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have partnered with Discovery Learning Alliance, Quizzical Pictures, Wellcome Trust, Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), HHMI Tangled Bank Studios, and Management Sciences ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 March, 2017 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: TB
U.S. State Department Human Rights Report
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Zimbabwe EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Zimbabwe is constitutionally a republic. President Robert Mugabe, his Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) party, and its authoritarian security sector have dominated the country since independence in 1980. Presidential and parliamentary elections held in 2013 were free of the widespread violence of the 2008 elections, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 March, 2017 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Official Reports, Press Releases | Tags: 2016 Human Rights Report
This is an important visit for me personally and for our Embassy. March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, “Be Bold for Change,” calls on individuals and communities to help forge a better and more inclusive gender-equal world. That world simply is not possible where Gender Based ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 March, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: Visit to Musasa, Women History month
Harare, February 24, 2017: In 1931, American writer and historian James Truslow Adams said the American dream envisaged a life “better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.” Many continue to cast doubt about the possibility of this reality ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 February, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: ZimPAS, ZUSAA
U.S. Embassy Harare, Zimbabwe Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Weather-related Event February 16, 2017 The Zimbabwe Meteorological Service has issued a high alert for tropical cyclone-type rainfall from Thursday, February 16, 2017 until Monday, February 20, 2017. The most likely impacted areas include Masvingo and Matabelaland South provinces, as well as the southern areas of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 February, 2017 | Topics: Emergency Services, Featured Event, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Press Releases, Security & Emergency Messages, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Security Message, US Citizens
Harare, February 6, 2017: The United States is extremely concerned by the continuing deterioration of the human rights situation in Zimbabwe, as evidenced by the unwarranted arrest and continued detention of Pastor Evan Mawarire and the incarceration of Pastor Phillip Patrick Mugadza. The U.S. Government unequivocally believes in the basic right to freedom of speech ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 February, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: U.S. Zimbabwe Relations
Harare, February 2, 2017: The U.S. Embassy in Harare is aware of false news reports stating that Zimbabwe nationals can now travel to the U.S. without a visa. There is absolutely no truth to these stories. For up-to-date visa information please visit
this link # # # Comments or queries should be addressed to David McGuire, Public ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 February, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, News, Press Releases, Visas | Tags: Consular Section, Visas
Harare, February 1, 2017 Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, members of the Diplomatic Corps and dear friends. Thank you so much for joining us here today. Please welcome our guest of honor Thomas Hastings, who is the State Department’s Deputy Director for Southern Africa. We are also announcing that the US will provide ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 February, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Press Releases, Speeches | Tags: Ambassador Harry Thomas Speech, Democratic Transition
On January 27, President Trump signed an Executive Order temporarily suspending entry into the United States of foreign nationals from seven countries [Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Iran, Somalia, Libya, and Yemen] under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This suspension provided for in the Executive Order will allow the U.S. Government to review current ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 February, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases | Tags: Executive Order
Harare, 30 January, 2016 – The United States Government has provided an additional US$4 million in response to drought affected areas in Zimbabwe, targeting people living with HIV in the most severely affected areas of the country. This funding brings the total U.S. support to alleviate the effects of drought to $131 million, assisting 2 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 31 January, 2017 | Topics: News, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Drought Relief, United States help
Harare, January 24, 2017: A United States health agency is providing assistance to the government of Zimbabwe and has deployed health experts to provide laboratory and epidemiological surveillance support to contain the outbreak of typhoid fever in the country, an official said on Thursday. “For our part we were asked to provide two things, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: Zim typhoid
In Shona, the primary language of Zimbabwe, chimbambaira once innocently meant “small sweet potato,” until becoming a slang term for landmines that continue to kill and injure people going about their daily lives. We recently traveled to Burma Valley in Zimbabwe to see firsthand how U.S. efforts to help Zimbabwe safely clear landmines and unexploded ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 January, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, Success Stories | Tags: Land Mines in Burma Valley, US Support
GREAT NEWS as we start 2017 The ZIMPHIA survey recently showed significant progress on the 90-90-90 targets set to end AIDS by 2030: in Zimbabwe, 74% of people living with HIV know their status, 87% of those people are on treatment, and 87% of those people are virally suppressed. USAID salutes everyone who has been ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 January, 2017 | Topics: Fact Sheets, PEPFAR | Tags: ZIMPHIA
NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH, 2017 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation wrestled with the issue of slavery in a way that nearly tore us apart — its fundamental notion in direct contradiction with our founding premise that we ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 January, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders | Tags: Barack Obama, Human Trafficking
Harare, January 3, 2016 – Since January 2015, over 12,000 Zimbabwean youths have benefited from expanded economic opportunities through Phase II of the Zimbabwe:Works project. The Zimbabwe:Works project is supported through funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID), and the Swedish International Development Cooperation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 January, 2017 | Topics: Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: Zimbabwe:Works
Harare, December 19 2016- The United States Embassy in Harare is seeking applications from broadcast or online media organizations interested in participating in the Bureau of Public Affairs’ Foreign Press Center (PA/FPC) Media Co-op program. Media Co-Ops are a (maximum) two-week, highly-intensive U.S. work and travel program usually involving a broadcast media producer/reporter and one ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 December, 2016 | Topics: Art & Culture, Business, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: digital media, media coop; Television
American photographer Jhenny Morales Evans and Philipino fashion designer John Ablaza visited Zimbabwe in 2016 where they conducted workshops for local designers and models. Along with Mithi Aquino Thomas, wife to Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. they have taken some of this work to America’s fashion capital as part of earlier commitment to improve the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Business, News, Press Releases | Tags: John Ablaza, Mithi Aquino Thomas, Zimbabwean fashion design
Harare, December 13 2016: Brian Sibanda, an alumnus of the English Access Micro-scholarship Program (Access) and Pan African Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP), has been accepted at Pomona College in Claremont, California in the United States on a full scholarship. Brian was enrolled in the two year English Access program managed by Hope for a Child ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 December, 2016 | Topics: Education, News, Press Releases, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Brian Sibanda, EducationUSA Opportunity Funds, Scholarship
Thank you for joining us today to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) Initiative! It is the perfect time to celebrate this important initiative – in the middle of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and having just commemorated World AIDS Day.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, PEPFAR, Speeches | Tags: DREAMS, PEPFAR
Harare, 7 December 2016 – The United States and Zimbabwe celebrated the first anniversary of the DREAMS initiative at The Venue in Avondale, Harare today. DREAMS – which stands for Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored, and Safe – is an ambitious two-year partnership to reduce new HIV infections among adolescent girls and young women by 40 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 December, 2016 | Topics: News, PEPFAR, Press Releases | Tags: DREAMS
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Harry Thomas World AIDS Day 2016 December 1, 2016 Mbizo Stadium, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe The Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Honorable Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Honorable Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. David Parirenyatwa Honorable Minister of State for Midlands Province, Honorable Jason Machaya and other Honorable ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Health Issues, PEPFAR, Speeches
Harare, December 5 2016: The United States Embassy is providing $265,000 is small grants to community organizations in nine provinces, Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. announced on Monday. “I am delighted to announce that my Embassy is giving $265,000 in small grants to communities in nine provinces to celebrate their commitment to changing lives,” said Ambassador ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Ambassador's Fund, Gender Issues, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe
Remarks by Mark Troger, PEPFAR Coordinator Media Awards Competition 2016 November 30, 2016 Golden Mile Motel, Kwekwe J Machaya – Minister Of State for Midlands Province Distinguished guests from the Ministry of Health and Child Care and other representatives of the Government of Zimbabwe Magure Chief Executive – National AIDS Council, and other representatives of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 November, 2016 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR, Speeches | Tags: Media awards
Harare, November 28, 2016: A long time U.S. partner in the fight against the spread of HIV, Jibilika Dance Trust, is hosting a special dance class to mark World AIDS Day with a series of dance classes for its youth audience.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 November, 2016 | Topics: Health Issues, News, PEPFAR, Press Releases | Tags: Jibilika Dance Trust, World AIDS Day
Harare, November 19, 2016: The United States notes with concern reports of the abduction, assault, and harassment of civil society leaders ahead of Friday’s scheduled demonstrations. We urge the Zimbabwe government to investigate these crimes and ensure adequate protection of individuals peacefully exercising their constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of expression. U.S. Ambassador Harry K. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Human Rights, News | Tags: Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr, Human Rights
As of December 1st, the Consular Section will be implementing a new schedule for American Citizen Services, Non-Immigrant Visas and Immigrant Visas. I. New Schedule: Starting Dec 1st. New days for Non-Immigrant Visas. Appointments will begin at 7:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays Only. Appointments can be made
through this link For American American Citizens. Starting Dec 1st, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 November, 2016 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Press Releases | Tags: New Consular hours
Bulawayo, November 16, 2016: United States Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr., government officials, and National University of Science and Technology (NUST) officials will on Tuesday October 25th witness the official launch of the NUST American Space in Bulawayo. “We are excited to launch the NUST American Space after two years of work on the project,” ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 November, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Public Affairs | Tags: NUST American Space launch
Harare, November 15, 2016 – The number of Zimbabwean students studying in the United States increased by 4 per cent to 1,295 students in the 2015-16 academic year, according to the 2016 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. The figure means that Zimbabwe remains the 6th leading country of origin of students from sub ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Press Releases | Tags: US Universities, Zimbabwe Students
Harare, November 10, 2016: A senior official of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC- Zimbabwe) says the new national HealthCare Associated Tuberculosis Infection Prevention Project – Zimbabwe (HATIPP-Zim) is critical to helping Zimbabwe meet the AIDS treatment targets as it will ensure that critical staff are protected from infectious diseases such ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 November, 2016 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: CDC PEPFAR
The Women’s Development Dialogue (WDD) series is a program concluded in October 26th with a breakfast meeting. The program, sponsored by the United States Embassy sought to empower established professionals and up-and-coming younger women. Through monthly meetings and mentor-mentee pairings, it created a platform where women from various sectors can network and build unity, thereby ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 November, 2016 | Topics: Culture, News, Success Stories | Tags: Women Development Dialogue AWEP
Bulawayo, October 31, 2016: The United States, through the State Department Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP), is providing $42,000 to the Bulawayo National Gallery to enable the organization to preserve and document Ndebele traditional art form of hut paintings and decorations. “I am pleased to announce that through the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 November, 2016 | Topics: Culture, Embassy, Press Releases, Public Affairs
Harare, October 28, 2016: Award winning investigative journalist, Elias Mambo, will this week travel to the United States to cover the final stages going into that country’s election. The tour, facilitated by the United States based Foreign Press Centers will enable Mambo, a senior reporter with the Zimbabwe Independent newspaper to cover the final stretch ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 October, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News, Press Releases | Tags: Ambassador, U.S. Elections
Harare, 19 October, 2016 –The United States government and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (Global Fund) supported distribution of 1,785,000 long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) to communities at risk for malaria in August and September of this year. This effort, which is coordinated and led by the Ministry of Health and Child ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 October, 2016 | Topics: Health Issues, Press Releases, U.S. & Zimbabwe, U.S. Agencies | Tags: USAID Global Fund
Harare, October 6, 2016: The United States is dedicating ‘USA Night’ (Friday October 7th 2016) at this year’s edition of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) to singer and song writer Prince Rogers Nelson. One of the United States’ two entries to the revitalized Festival is a feature film Purple Rain starring Prince which will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 October, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Art & Culture, Culture, Embassy, Press Releases | Tags: Culture
Harare, October 5, 2016: The U.S. Embassy in Harare is pleased to announce the start of the 2018 Diversity Visa Lottery Program, also known as the “Green Card” Lottery. The program opened for online registration on October 4th 2016 and the deadline for applications is November 7th 2016. The Diversity Visa Lottery allows randomly selected ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 October, 2016 | Topics: Consular Affairs | Tags: Consular
Harare, September 21, 2016: The United States Embassy is thrilled to announce that the application process for the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship opened today and will be open until October 26th. Eligible young leaders between the ages of 25 and 35 can apply by visiting
https://yali.state.gov/apply/ . “We are excited about this opportunity for young Zimbabwean ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 September, 2016 | Topics: Culture, Press Releases | Tags: Mandela Washington Fellowship
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information. The Seven Sections are:
Visas – For all your Visa needs and questions.
U.S. Citizen Services – ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 September, 2016 | Topics: Uncategorized | Tags: New Website
Harare, 9 September, 2016 – The U.S. Government and our partners welcome the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission’s investigations into the distribution of food assistance along political party lines. As the largest contributor to humanitarian assistance in Zimbabwe, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has robust mechanisms in place to ensure that U.S. food ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 September, 2016 | Topics: Human Rights, Press Releases | Tags: Human Rights
Harare, September 8, 2016: United States Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. says the partnership between his government and Zimbabwean institutions has laid the foundation for transparent, accountable and evidence based policy-making that will unlock Zimbabwe’s economic potential. “Since 2011, the USAID-Strategic Economic Research and Analysis (USAID- SERA) program has partnered with a number of Zimbabwean institutions to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 8 September, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, U.S. & Zimbabwe | Tags: USAID
Statement by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice on the International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearances Today, on the International Day for the Victims of Enforced Disappearances, we stand in solidarity with the men and women around the world whose own governments have abducted them and detained them in secret. In too many ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 August, 2016 | Topics: Government Offices | Tags: Human Rights
Harare, August 26, 2016: The United States is troubled by the economic policies and financial strains that have prompted numerous recent protests in Zimbabwe and we join many Zimbabweans in their deep concern over reports of violence during some of the protests. The United States supports freedoms of speech and assembly and we call on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 26 August, 2016 | Topics: Embassy, Press Releases
Harare, August 1, 2016: United States colleges and universities are providing $7 million in scholarships to deserving Zimbabwean students this year, United States Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. revealed on Saturday. “This year we are very pleased that $7 million in scholarships were awarded to Zimbabwean students to study in the United States and we hope ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Press Releases | Tags: Scholarships
United States colleges and universities are this year providing $7 million in scholarships to deserving Zimbabwean, United States Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr revealed on Saturday. “This year we are very pleased that $7 million in scholarships were awarded to Zimbabwean students to study in the United States and we hope we will have more next ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 August, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
On the sidelines of the Zimbabwe International Book Fair, Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. donated a set of books to Theatre in the Park, based at the Harare Gardens. In remarks to staff and artists at the organization, Amb. Thomas Jr., a fervent reader of books written by Zimbabwean authors, said he had admiration for Zimbabwean ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 July, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
Africa Regional Media Hub Media Briefing with USAID Assistant Administrator for the Bureau of Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) R. David Harden USAID Office of Food for Peace Director Dina Esposito Moderator: Thank-you. Good afternoon to everyone from the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media Hub. I would like to welcome our participants who ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 July, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
On July 19th at the International AIDS Conference in South Africa, PEPFAR announced the winners of the DREAMS Innovation Challenge. DREAMS selected 56 innovators from 15 countries who offer new ways to empower young women. Adolescent girls and young women represent 75 percent of new HIV infections among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. DREAMS knows that traditional ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 July, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
A women’ rights advocacy group says gender insensitive laws have diminished the role of women in decision making. Addressing participants to a Food for Thought discussion session held at the United States Public Affairs Section offices on Tuesday, representatives from the Institute for Young Women Development (IYWD) said government should be at the forefront of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 July, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
The United States and local partners are supporting the visit to Zimbabwe of accomplished and renowned fashion designer, John Ablaza, photographer Jeaniffer Morales Evans and model Bea Rose Santiago, from Philippines, to stimulate growth and opportunities for local fashion entrepreneurs in Harare and Bulawayo. The trio will conduct a series of educational and inspirational workshops ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 July, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
The Government of Zimbabwe representative, Your Excellency, the Deputy Foreign Minister, Honorable Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court, The Diplomatic Corps, Members of Parliament, and Permanent Secretaries of the Government of Zimbabwe, Your Worships, the Mayors of Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare, Kwekwe, Masvingo, and Ruwa, Ladies and gentlemen, Good Afternoon! Masikati! Litshonile ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 July, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
This message is to inform U.S. citizens that violent confrontations have occurred between transport workers and Zimbabwe Republic Police along the Mutare highway in the Eastern suburbs of Harare. We have had reports that traffic into and out of Harare is blocked. We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens avoid this area if possible. The Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 July, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, Tom Malinowski Yesterday, Secretary Kerry released the State Department’s 39th annual
Human Rights Reports , a comprehensive review of human rights conditions in 199 countries and territories around the world. Mandated by Congress, these reports are the United States’ factual and authoritative statement on the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 June, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
In early June, the United States Embassy Public Affairs Section partnered local media civic organizations to host veteran journalism trainer, Ms. Lucinda Fleeson. The visiting American media expert conducted training for journalists for 33 Zimbabwean journalists working with the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) and the Humanitarian Information Facilitation Center (HIFC). Ms. Fleeson, who ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 June, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
In early June, the United States Embassy Public Affairs Section partnered local media civic organizations to host veteran journalism trainer, Ms. Lucinda Fleeson. The visiting American media expert conducted training for journalists for 33 Zimbabwean journalists working with the Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) and the Humanitarian Information Facilitation Center (HIFC). Ms. Fleeson, who ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 June, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
United States Ambassador Harry Keel Thomas Jr. spent nearly two hours discussing his first 100 days as President Barrack Obama’s representative to Zimbabwe in a discussion moderated by Nigel Mugamu of @263Chat on Thursday, June 16. On his second tour to the country, Ambassador Thomas Jr., a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, presented ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 June, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
One of Zimbabwe’s civic organizations working with people in the informal sector, Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation, (VISET) is determined to defend vendors’ rights and curb economic hardship through a number of lobby and advocacy campaigns as well as interventions to assist vendor to trade profitably. Formed in 2015, VISET has drafted measures ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 June, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
Madam moderator; ladies and gentlemen, colleagues and friends- thank you for the chance to share a special evening, the Ladies Night. It is so called because it is an event for female journalists to occupy and rule over a space that is often dominated by their male counterparts. And it is special because we get ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 June, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
With assistance from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Community Water Supply, Sanitation, Hygiene, and Natural Resources Management (C-WASH) activity, communities in Nyanga District will be able to construct facilities to dramatically improve their health and sanitation. Today at the Ruwangwe District Development Fund Rest Camp, Robert Chawatama, the Provincial Water and Sanitation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 June, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
All protocols observed. Tonight we join many Zimbabweans who believe in the power of good journalism as the lifeblood of a free, democratic society. For a long time, we have witnessed efforts by the Zimbabwean media fraternity and authorities working to improve the quality of information reaching Zimbabweans. We have not hesitated to support these efforts ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 June, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
Dina Esposito, Acting Deputy Assistant Administrator in the Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), visited Zimbabwe this week. Ms. Esposito is leading USAID’s worldwide response to El Niño. Her visit to Zimbabwe was part of a three-country trip to evaluate the impact of the El Niño-induced ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 26 May, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid the areas listed below during the Pro-ZANU-PF Million Man March scheduled for the Africa Day holiday on May 25 in Harare. The Embassy will be closed on the day of the march in observance of the Africa Day holiday. The Government of Zimbabwe has increased security to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 May, 2016 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Good Evening, Maswera sei (Ma-sway-rah-say), Litshone njani (Leet-sho-neh na-janee). Welcome. It is an honor to fill our home with so many extraordinarily talented guests. I’d like to offer my congratulations to the sixty 2016 fellows who were chosen from this year’s pool of over 1,600 applicants from Zimbabwe. This marks the largest number of applications ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 May, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
A senior United States Embassy official says a U.S.-Zimbabwe partnership at the University of Zimbabwe for the last five years has laid a solid foundation for strong leadership and management systems in Zimbabwe’s health institutions. On Thursday, members of the Health Services Board, Ministry of Health and Child Care (Provincial Medical Directors, Provincial Hospital Executives, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 May, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
At a belated World Press Freedom Day (May 3) commemoration, PAO Harare, Karen Kelley, addressed a group of 75 journalism students at the Midlands State University (MSU) in Gweru, 260 km south of Harare on May 6th. Speaking on the topic of
press freedom in the United States, Ms. Kelley used the lecture to highlight the State Department’s #FreethePress campaign as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 May, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
Guest Lecture Presentation Karen Kelley, Counselor for Public Affairs at the United States Embassy Journalism and Media Studies Department, Midlands State University, Gweru Thank you very much for this opportunity to address you all in the beautiful City of Progress. We are still commemorating World Press Freedom Day, which is May 3. I am especially ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 May, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
Artists paid tribute to the contribution of journalists and other media workers in Zimbabwe and hailed continued advocacy for an improved environment for media workers. Participating in a panel discussion on “Art as Expression” to mark World Press Freedom Day at the United States Embassy’s Eastgate offices on Tuesday, the artists noted that they face ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 May, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
Ugandan Community Solutions Program alumna, Ms. Prossy Kawala, facilitated a media literacy seminar for 19 Zimbabwean women journalists, most of whom are members of the PAS Harare-funded Women Journalists Mentoring Program (WJMP) Fellows on Thursday. Ms. Kawala shared her experiences as a professional journalist working to design and implement community oriented news, information and current ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 April, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
The United States Embassy partnered the City of Harare and a local nongovernmental organization, Miracle Missions, in a cleanup exercise picking up litter at Harare Gardens on April 22nd to mark Earth Day. The event was attended by about 50 individuals, including Acting Mayor Councilor Chris Mbanga and City of Harare officials, diplomats and volunteers. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 April, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
Greetings and Thank You. Allow me to begin by greeting all of those assembled here today and to express my appreciation to the city of Harare for partnering with the U.S. Embassy during this Harare Gardens Earth Day clean-up. Specifically His Worship Mayor Manyenyeni; Esteemed city officials Thanks to Miracle Missions for organizing local civic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 22 April, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
In response to growing food insecurity in Zimbabwe, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today $20 million in additional funding to the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). This contribution brings the total U.S. funding for drought relief since June 2015 to $55 million. “The United States is committed to supporting the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 April, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Remarks to the Women’s Development Dialogue Series Nesbitt Castle, Bulawayo Sa-li-bo-na-ni! Good morning to you all! I am very pleased to be making my first visit this week as U.S. Ambassador to the City of Kings and Queens, and I am especially delighted that this first visit coincides with the launch of the Women’s Development ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 April, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
The United States honored 40 students for completing the English Access Micro-scholarship program coordinated by a local nongovernmental organization, Hope for a Child in Christ (HOCIC), in Bulawayo on April 8. Kelly McCaleb, Deputy Public Affairs Officer, officiated at the event and congratulated the students who in turn presented original poetry, song, and dance to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 April, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
The United States Embassy is sending 12 Zimbabwean school sports administrators to the United States to expose them to high school and youth sporting activities in the United States. “We are happy to support this initiative which will see Zimbabwean school sports administrators spending time in the United States,” said Kelly McCaleb, Deputy Public Affairs ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 March, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the selection of 60 young Zimbabwean leaders who have been invited to participate in President Obama’s Mandela Washington Fellowship Program for Young African Leaders. The participants were chosen through a highly competitive application process with more than 1,600 candidates who submitted applications for selection for the program. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 March, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
On March 12, Sylvia DiPaolo, Mission Harare’s newly arrived head of our New Embassy Campus (NEC) construction project visited Masaisai Junior School to participate in the commissioning of their new school bus. DiPaolo met with school authorities and parents and donated a set of books for the school’s library. Masaisai Junior School is neighbor to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 March, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
Fact: U.S. targeted sanctions apply to only 84 Zimbabwean individuals and 56 entities (mostly farms and legal entities owned by the 85 individuals) as of February 5, 2019. For an up-to-date list, please go to
http://sdnsearch.ofac.treas.gov/ and select “Zimbabwe” from the list on the Program menu. Complete information on the U.S. targeted sanctions program is available at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 March, 2016 | Topics: News
The United States Embassy started Women’s History Month commemorations that will see regular discussions about women and gender equality every Tuesday in Harare. On Tuesday, March 8, Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. opened a lively discussion session that featured women speakers in politics, health, education and governance. In welcoming the speakers and launching the Women’s ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 11 March, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
The United States and civil society organizations pledged their commitment to work with Zimbabwe to combat trafficking in persons after noting gaps in legislation despite the country being a source and destination of trafficked individuals. “The United States Government stands ready to engage and assist the Government of Zimbabwe and the Zimbabwean people in their ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 March, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
Today marks the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of civil society activist Itai Dzamara. Promoting freedom and democracy and protecting human rights around the world are central to U.S. foreign policy, and the United States remains deeply concerned about Mr. Dzamara’s whereabouts and wellbeing. The Zimbabwean constitution guarantees fundamental human rights and freedoms for all ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 March, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. Public Affairs Section Auditorium, Harare, Zimbabwe Honorable Irene Zindi Honorable Jessie Majome Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen, I’d like to welcome you to the U.S. Embassy’s weekly public discussion series, which we call, “Food For Thought.” During the month of March in the United States, we commemorate the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 8 March, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
Remarks by Ambassador Harry Thomas at the Hope/Fay Lecture Series; Women’s University in Africa Theme: Human Trafficking Vice Chancellor of Women’s University in Africa, Professor Hope Sadza, Board members of the Women’s University in Africa, Distinguished guests, Students Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning to you all. I am honored to be here with you today. As ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 4 March, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
The United States Government announced $10 million in additional funding in response to the critical food security situation in Zimbabwe. The contribution, provided through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), brings the total U.S. funding for drought relief since June 2015 to $35 million, ensuring 600,000 rural Zimbabweans have adequate food supplies to cope ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 March, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. USAID and World Food Program Humanitarian Assistance Signing Ceremony WFP Offices, Belgravia, Harare Good afternoon. I am pleased to represent the United States Government at this joint signing ceremony with the World Food Program. I am so excited that r, we are providing $10 million dollars in additional ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 March, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
The Zimbabwe Poets for Human Rights partnered with the United States Embassy in commemorating Black History Month, ending the month-long celebrations with a poetry and music slam on Monday evening. The occasion marked the closing of the arts program that saw poets showcasing their theatrical skills in Harare, Mutare, Bulawayo, Kadoma and Gweru. On Monday ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 March, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. statement following the Presentation of Credentials to President R.G. Mugabe I am happy to return to Zimbabwe, a country blessed with great natural resources and a friendly people. I intend to continue the important work of building strong and respectful relations between our two great countries. I had a good ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 February, 2016 | Topics: Speeches
The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), Janssen Pharmaceutica NV (Janssen), one of the Janssen pharmaceutical companies of Johnson & Johnson, and ViiV Healthcare have committed $85 million for the DREAMS Innovation Challenge to award solutions that infuse new thinking and approaches to give young women the opportunity to live the Determined, Resilient, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 February, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
A delegation of U.S. elected representatives led by Senator Jeff Flake from Arizona visits Zimbabwe February 15 – 17, 2015 as part of a four-country fact-finding mission in the region to better understand wildlife conservation and regional security issues in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia. The delegation will meet Embassy staff and has requested meetings ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 February, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Listen to audio Significance of declaring a state of emergency: The disaster declaration by the Government of Zimbabwe is significant because it is a recognition by the government of the gravity of the situation and that “extraordinary measures are necessary to assist and protect the persons affected” as per Zimbabwe’s Civil Protection Act. In addition, this declaration will ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 February, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
The U.S. Embassy Harare in collaboration with HIFA, announced that Huntertones, a Brooklyn-based musical band, will be in Zimbabwe as part of their 2016 international music tour sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The group will be performing at several venues in Mutare and Harare from Monday, February 8 to Saturday, February 13 and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 February, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
With no formal training school in the field; arts managers say it has been a struggle to lure Zimbabwean audiences. Impressed by the reported successes of religious leaders locally and their counterparts in other parts of Africa such as Nigeria and South Africa and the West, arts managers shared their thoughts on what might be ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 February, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – 29 January 2016 – The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) will launch the Bulawayo phase of the ground breaking survey, the Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (ZIMPHIA), on Friday the 29th of January 2016 at the Holiday Inn Hotel. This provincial launch follows the official national launch by the Minister ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 January, 2016 | Topics: Health Issues, PEPFAR, Press Releases, U.S. Agencies | Tags: CDC PEPFAR
Public Affairs Section, United States Embassy Harare Media Advisory: Ground breaking ZIMPHIA survey to be launched in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) will launch the Bulawayo phase of the ground breaking survey, the Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (ZIMPHIA), on Friday the 29th of January 2016 at the Holiday Inn ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 January, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
In 2013, the Hypercube Technology Hub was born to create a space for Zimbabwe’s aspiring ‘techpreneurs’ to come together, collaborate, and create. The first of its kind in Zimbabwe, Hypercube drew significant international attention, and became a physical landmark representing the dawn of the information economy in Harare. However, the story takes a sad turn ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 22 January, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
In response to worsening drought conditions and increased food insecurity, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced an additional $5 million contribution to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) for humanitarian assistance to Zimbabwe. This brings total U.S. Government funding for humanitarian assistance to Zimbabwe to $32.5 million since June 2015 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 January, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Mbira songstress and 2016 Kora award nominee, Hope Masike, says she is not sure what to tell someone who asks what her next album will be. “My third album, I don’t even know what to promise people, but it is about all those people I have met and those places I have been to,” she ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 January, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
On December 23rd, 2015, the United States Marines based at the Embassy’s Detachment in Harare conducted their annual Toys for Tots donation efforts with much success. The Marines delivered over 200 presents ranging from stuffed animals for small children to coloring books, legos, toy planes and more for older kids at the Gunhill Squatter camp in Harare. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 January, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Director of Southern African Affairs, Bradley Bessire, is in Zimbabwe on a week-long visit to evaluate the scope and severity of the current lean season and El Niño’s impact on food security in Zimbabwe. Mr. Bessire leads a working group in Washington that is coordinating USAID’s response to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 January, 2016 | Topics: Press Releases
Statement by Deputy Chief of Mission Robert Scott U.S. Embassy, Harare The U.S. government remains strongly committed to supporting public health in Zimbabwe, and has stood by this commitment since 1980. Currently, the President’s Emergency Plan for Aid’s Relief (PEPFAR) is the largest part of this effort. In addition to the annual contribution of $95 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 8 January, 2016 | Topics: Health Issues
Twenty-one Zimbabwean students based at various United States colleges and universities shared their experiences about life and academic study at their respective colleges and universities answering intriguing questions from over 100 prospective students. The discussion session, held at the United States Embassy’s Eastgate offices on Tuesday as part of their weekly Food for Thought Tuesday ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 January, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs
Mr. Charge, Under Secretary Kennedy, Secretary Negroponte, Mayor Marilyn Alonte-Naguiat, family and friends, Thank you all for joining us today. I want to express my appreciation to President Obama, Secretary Kerry, and Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield for the confidence they have shown in appointing me as our ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe. I have tremendous admiration for Ambassador ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 8 December, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases, Public Affairs
The United States Global AIDS coordinator, Ambassador Deborah Birx, says Zimbabwe is among countries that is receiving additional funding from the new US$150 million commitment by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) as the U.S. aligns resources to assist countries to adhere to the new World Health Organization (WHO) AIDS treatment guidelines. “We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 December, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Le Bourget , Paris, France President Obama: President Hollande, Mr. Secretary General, fellow leaders. We have come to Paris to show our resolve. We offer our condolences to the people of France for the barbaric attacks on this beautiful city. We stand united in solidarity not only to deliver justice to the terrorist network responsible ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 November, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
U.S. Department of State Office of the Spokesperson The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Begin Text Today in Paris, we announce contributions totaling $248 million USD
[1] to the Least Developed Countries ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 November, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Ambassador-at-Large, Deborah L. Birx, M.D., will visit Zimbabwe to attend and address the 18th International Conference on HIVand AIDS and STIs (ICASA) scheduled to take place from November 29 through December 4th. Ambassador Birx, a renowned medical expert in the field of HIV and AIDS, immunology, vaccine research, and global health, is the Coordinator of the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 November, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Amalima activity announces its results from its second year of implementation to the Gwanda District Food and Nutrition Security Committee. To improve household food security and nutrition in Matabeleland North and South, the Amalima activity is helping communities improve access to and availability of food, community ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 November, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
The 2015
Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange , released November 16th, shows that the number of Zimbabwean students at U.S. colleges and universities increased by 11 per cent since 2011 to a high of 1245 students in the 2014/15 academic year. This represents a 3.5 per cent increase from 2013/14 academic year. This continued growth confirms that the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 November, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
International education is an agent of self-consciousness that can lead to cultural understanding among and between peoples, an alumnus of one of the United States exchange programs said on Tuesday. “I never really identified myself as an African—it never occurred to me that I was one until I came across certain stereotypes about my African-ness ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 November, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
The U.S. Embassy notes our grave concern over the reports of recent incidents of politically motivated violence in Zimbabwe. Acts of intimidation and inter- or intra-party political violence are unacceptable in a democracy, and those responsible for instigating such violence should be brought to justice. We call on all parties to respect the democratic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 November, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe is not turning his back on Zimbabwe as he assumes a senior post in the State Department Bureau of African Affairs with direct responsibility over United States missions in sub Saharan African states. This, however, will not see a robust policy shift in U.S. – Zimbabwe relations with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 November, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Ambassador Wharton engaged over 250,000 Zimbabwean youth online during a social media tweet@ble discussion hosted by Nigel Mugamu (@SirNig) of @263Chat. The veteran American diplomat is concluding a three year term in Zimbabwe, the second in his Foreign Service career in the southern African country having served previously as the Embassy’s spokesperson between 1999 and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 November, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Five Zimbabwean youth leaders shared their vision and understanding on social entrepreneurship at a discussion session on Tuesday. The five participated in a BootCamp facilitated by Mandela Washington Fellow Irene Chikumbo with support from Hybercube Hub and U.S. African Development Foundation in August this year. The five are Jeffree Munashe Rugare, Chief Executive Officer of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 October, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
The United States, which provides over $95 million to HIV and AIDS funding to Zimbabwe through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), is refocusing its support to areas and populations with the highest burden of disease, a senior Embassy official said on Monday. “PEPFAR resources remain high at “$128.7 million including additional funding ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 October, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Forget Toni Kroos at Real Madrid or Steven Gerard at Liverpool. The number 8 jersey belongs to Brooz Wharton, American President Barack Obama’s personal representative to Zimbabwe! Such was the imagination at the hard fought testimonial challenge match in honor of United States Ambassador Bruce Wharton on Saturday at the Harare International School grounds. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 October, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Public Affairs
A United States public policy expert says U.S.-Zimbabwe business relations can be redefined in the context of the extended Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) but local business should speak with a voice that can help government think through the tough challenges of economic development to attract U.S. business investment into the country. “Zimbabwe hasn’t ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 October, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Admissions officers from 18 international colleges and universities based in the United States of America, Canada, Spain and Japan visit Zimbabwe this week where they will meet high school students interested in international studies at college fairs hosted in Bulawayo and Harare. The visiting admissions officers will meet students at the Harare International School in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 October, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contributed food and cash worth US$22.5 million to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) which yesterday launched its lean season relief operation with a food distribution at Nekabandama, Hwange district. This support from USAID will enable WFP to assist people struggling to buy or product ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 October, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Today the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Kingdom Government’s Department for International Development (DFID) will jointly launch humanitarian assistance programs to provide immediate support to vulnerable Zimbabweans facing food insecurity during the upcoming lean season. These donors are contributing a combined total of $43 million to provide food and cash ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 October, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
The Zimbabwe Women Writers (ZWW) says it has established an initiative that merges writing and practical therapy to empower women and vulnerable populations to counter social ills such as gender-based violence, child marriage and sexual abuse. Speaking at a Food for Thought session hosted by the United States Embassy Public Affairs Section on Tuesday, officials ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 October, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
New Country Director at the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Beth Tippett Barr, says she will continue to advocate for more U.S. support to make the virtual elimination of HIV a reality in Zimbabwe. “My passion lies with ensuring that high quality data from HIV-related services is routinely gathered and reviewed. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 September, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Remarks by Robert Scott, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy Protocols Observed: The Honorable Minister of Health and Child Care The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Child Care The National AIDS Council Board Members, Management, and Staff The Media Ladies and gentlemen It is a great honor to gather with you today ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 September, 2015 | Topics: Health Issues
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC) will launch a groundbreaking survey: the Zimbabwe Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (ZIMPHIA) on Friday the 18th of September 2015 at the Celebration Centre. ZIMPHIA is a nationally representative, population-based HIV impact assessment survey that will commence in the next month and is expected to run for a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 September, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
A United States government funded wheelchair project, the Comprehensive Mobility Support Project (CMSP), enabled Jairos Jiri Association to provide comprehensive and sustainable support for persons with mobility disability in six provinces in Zimbabwe over three years, a representative of the consortium said on Tuesday. “Since 2012, we have procured nearly 1,600 wheelchairs and provided comprehensive ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 September, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Remarks by Ms. Stephanie Funk, USAID Mission Director, My Space Panel Discussion Prepared Remarks Good morning and thank you for the opportunity to speak to such an inspiring group of people determined to build a bright future for Zimbabwe. When I received this invitation, the name “The Space” struck me as an appropriate title for why ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 September, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
For the third straight year in succession, the United States Government has approved a budget of $95 million dollars to fund HIV and AIDS programs in Zimbabwe under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The approval was announced in July this year for funding to implement HIV and AIDS activities as outlined in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 September, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Seven of the fourteen Zimbabwean youth entrepreneurs who attended the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Nairobi, Kenya recently shared their experiences at a public forum emphasizing the need for continued peer collaboration among Zimbabwean entrepreneurs to create a viable entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country. Over all the participants came away from the Nairobi summit with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 August, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
An American non-profit group, Cultures in Harmony, is in the country to foster partnerships in the local arts industry that will benefit Zimbabweans as well as produce the first-ever symphony orchestra performance of Oliver Mtukudzi’s music. The group is led by music teacher William Harvey, who has performed solo with orchestras in the Philippines, Argentina, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 August, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Last Sunday, August 9, marked five months since the disappearance of Zimbabwean civil society activist and leader of Occupy Africa Unity Square, Itai Dzamara. The United States remains deeply concerned about Mr. Dzamara’s whereabouts and wellbeing, and we are equally concerned by the apparent lack of progress by authorities in their investigation. We join the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 August, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Ambassador Bruce Wharton, Remarks for NEC Ceremony As Prepared for Delivery Today, we ceremonially open the construction phase of the New United States Embassy Compound (NEC) in Zimbabwe, a major building project that gives substance to our deep commitment to Zimbabwe. I am pleased that a process begun in 2001, with our acquisition of this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 August, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
New South African Rules on Travel with Minor Children (PDF 472 KB) We urge everyone to read the new rules regarding travel to South Africa with minor children,
here (PDF 472 KB). Parents should note that in all circumstances, your child will need his/her long-form (unabridged with biographic information of both parents) birth certificate, as well as a passport to enter South Africa. These rules ...
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By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 August, 2015 | Topics: Travel & Tourism
A new initiative by the EducationUSA Advising Center based at the United States Embassy, Zimbabwe Career Connect, is working to address Zimbabwe’s brain drain by connecting students who are currently studying in the United States with local companies, hospitals and non-governmental organizations. “This program helps students get exposure to what it is like to be ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 August, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Dear U.S. Citizen Community, The Consular section would like to inform you of upcoming section closures and changes to processing hours for routine passport, notarial and Consular Report of Birth Abroad services at U.S. Embassy Harare. In addition, we are also soliciting information below for a Congressional report. Closures: In order to improve performance, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 July, 2015 | Topics: Messages for U.S. Citizens
Remarks By U.S. Ambassador D. Bruce Wharton U.S. Ambassador’s Small Grants Signing Ceremony Mangwanani; Salibonani lonke; Tatenda ndafara kuvapano. Good morning – honorable ministers, members of parliament, government officials, traditional leaders, councilors, district administrators, distinguished grantees, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen. As the U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, it is my pleasure to welcome you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 23 July, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
United States ambassador Bruce Wharton says the fourteen Zimbabweans attending the sixth annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Nairobi, Kenya, on July 25-26, 2015 represent the human capital that forms the foundation that will stimulate economic prosperity in Zimbabwe. “Over the last three years in Zimbabwe, you guys have renewed my understanding of the depth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 23 July, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
The U.S. Embassy is providing $149,000 in grant funding to community-based organizations located around the country for community-driven development projects. The grant signing ceremony, to be held on Thursday, July 23 starting at 9:30am, offers an opportunity for Ambassador Wharton to meet and congratulate the grantees for being selected through the highly competitive evaluation process. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 22 July, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Burma Valley in Manicaland has been declared landmine impact-free after just over two years of mine clearance work by the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) with funding support from the United States and Norwegian governments. The area was handed over to the local communities on July 9th 2015 at a ceremony witnessed by the Provincial Administrator, the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 July, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
The United States has stepped up efforts to develop and expand models of medical education in Southern Africa following the successful completion of a five-year initiative that contributed to an increase in the quality of medical training and the advancement of cutting-edge biomedical research in the region, U.S. government officials said on Tuesday. Addressing a press ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 July, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
The fifth annual Medical Education Partnership Initiative (MEPI) symposium will be held from 14-16 July 2015 at the Rainbow Towers Hotel in Harare, Zimbabwe. The theme of the symposium is: Sustaining MEPI Achievements: Leadership built, lessons learnt and partnerships created towards an AIDS-free generation. The three-day conference will provide a platform for medical scholars to share ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 July, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Key Highlights Congratulations to the “Zimmovators” who submitted the 40 innovative ideas that were selected for
the Innovation Baraza Fair where the five finalists will be selected. The Fair will be held on Friday July 10th at the Baraza Pavilion in Tynwald, Harare. Admission is free. And your vote matters. Come to Innovation Baraza and be inspired! Ambassador Wharton told ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 July, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
American Citizens should be aware of the potential for civil disturbances today in Harare in general, and specifically in the Central Business District (near the intersection of Julius Nyerere Way and Jason Moyo Avenue), following confrontations this morning between vendors and Municipal Police. There may be additional disturbances between law enforcement and street vendors in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 July, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Today marks four months since the disappearance of Zimbabwean civil society activist and leader of Occupy Africa Unity Square, Itai Dzamara. The United States remains deeply concerned about Mr. Dzamara’s whereabouts and wellbeing, and we are equally concerned by the apparent lack of progress by authorities in their investigation. We join the European Union and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 July, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Nearly forty (40) innovative ideas beat out hundreds of competitors, across sectors, to be represented at the Innovation Baraza Fair to be held on Friday July 10th at the Baraza Pavilion in Tynwald, Harare. Organizers announced last week that the successful ideas include innovations in the agriculture, finance, health, resource management, infrastructure, community, retail, and trade ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 July, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Thank you all for joining us today for this 239th anniversary of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. Our Independence Day commemorations always provide an opportunity for Americans to consider our continuing experiment in self-rule. In 1776 the idea that common citizens have the right to rule themselves was radical. Today, the idea is broadly accepted, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 July, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
A two member staff delegation from the United States Congress is in Zimbabwe on a three day visit until June 30th 2015. The Staff Delegation is led by Gregory Simpkins is Staff Director for the U.S. House Subcommittee on Africa, Health, Human Rights, and International Relations. Mr Simpkins will be accompanied by Piero Tozzi, Counsel ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 June, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Key Highlights The United States government remains deeply concerned by the disappearance of Zimbabwean civil society activist Itai Dzamara, who has been missing more than 100 days. His whereabouts and well-being remain unknown. The United States urges the Government of Zimbabwe to locate Mr. Dzamara and pursue a credible investigation of the troubling circumstances surrounding ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 June, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
After her husband died ten years ago, Martha Gurure came to live in Mutoko, a district of Mashonaland East. She inherited a small plot of land on Nyaitenga Irrigation Scheme, land her late husband had obtained before they were married when the scheme was first established. She has only half an acre of land, but ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 June, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Marking the release of the 2014 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices,Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski highlighted cases from around the world that demonstrate the very concerns stimulating the need for the annual reports and ensuing action. From his podium in Washington, he spoke about Itai Dzamara to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 June, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
The U.S. Embassy in Harare advises U.S. citizens of the potential for civil disturbances to occur as the June 26 deadline approaches for street vendors to move their business operations elsewhere. U.S. citizens resident in, or traveling to, Zimbabwe, should be aware of the potential for civil disturbances in Harare in general, and specifically in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 June, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Key Highlights Important Notice to Prospective Visitors to the U.S.: The Bureau of Consular Affairs continues to experience
technical problems with our visa systems. This is a global issue, and we are working around the clock to fix it. We regret the inconvenience to travelers and recognize that this is causing hardship to those waiting for visas, and in some cases, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 June, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Twenty seven Zimbabwean students graduated from the United States Student Achievers Program (USAP) of EducationUSA and have received full scholarships to study at a variety of top American universities and colleges. The students were applauded by Ambassador Bruce Wharton, who hailed the occasion as celebrating “the transformative power of education.” The students are Alpha Ngwenya ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 June, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
The U.S. Embassy in Harare advises U.S. citizens of the potential for intruders scaling the walls of residences and attempting to enter residences and/or to remove property from residence grounds. Since March 1, 2015, there have been three instances in which an intruder has either attempted to or successfully breached the wall of an Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 June, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
Who: Ministry of Health and Child Care Hon. Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. David Parirenyatwa Coordinator of the PMTCT Program,Dr. Angela Mushavi. PEPFAR/CDC- Mr. Mark Troger and Dr. Shirish Balachandra PEPFAR Implementing partners for EID laboratory renovations – BRTI What: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Zimbabwe, in partnership with the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 June, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy in Harare advises U.S. citizens of the potential for civil disturbances to occur as the June 8 deadline approaches for street vendors to move their business operations elsewhere. U.S. citizens resident in, or traveling to, Zimbabwe should closely monitor local media over the weekend for the latest developments. We strongly recommend that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 June, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The U.S. Malaria Coordinator,
Rear Admiral (retired) Timothy Ziemer , head of the
U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI ), the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MOHCC)’s National Malaria Control Program (NMCP), and implementing partners will observe community level malaria prevention and treatment activities in Manicaland Province between 7th and 11th June 2015. These activities, which include monitoring of mosquito populations and community level malaria case ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 June, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Key Highlights Dr Shannon Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary in State Department Bureau of African Affairs addressed the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations about
her recent visit to Zimbabwe (PDF 86 KB).U.S. interests in Zimbabwe remain the same: a peaceful, democratic, and prosperous Zimbabwe that provides for its people and contributes ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 4 June, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Member companies from the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), a nonprofit organization which promotes business and investment between the United States and African nations, will visit Harare June 4-5 as part of a regional trade mission to Zimbabwe and Zambia. Zimbabwe will be the second stop on this trade mission. Established in 1993, the Corporate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 June, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
U.S. and Zimbabwe Partner to Improve HIV Treatment and Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Health Care Facilities Who: Ministry of Health and Child Care– Brigadier General Dr. G. Gwinji and Ms. C M Z Chasokela The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Zimbabwe – Dr. Shirish Balachandra, HIV Care and Treatment Officer PEPFAR implementing partners for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 June, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Participating in U.S. Exchange programs is an honor that all alumni cherish. An honor to not only represent their beautiful small country in Southern Africa, but more so an honor to become part and parcel of a process that ushers people to greatness, a process that prepares them for greater responsibility by helping them to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 May, 2015 | Topics: Alumni
Ambassador’s D. Bruce Wharton’s Remarks at the Handover Ceremony of the Naletale Monument Restoration Project Part of the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation May 28, 1800-2000 I am truly delighted to be with you all today to celebrate the completion of the renovation project of the Naletale Monument. This afternoon, I had the pleasure of visiting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 May, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
Ambassador Remarks Celebration of the 35th Anniversary of U.S.-Zim Exchanges & The 75th Anniversary of U.S. State Department Exchanges World-Wide Thank you Michael Mabwe; thank you Darin Macanelly for joining us from Washington tonight, and welcome guests. It is an honor to see so many of you here tonight. I am so pleased to be ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 26 May, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is celebrating the success of its five-year Zimbabwe Agricultural Income and Employment Development (Zim-AIED) program. Since 2010, USAID’s Zim-AIED program has assisted over 140,000 smallholder farmers in 46 dry-land irrigation schemes to increase their incomes and improve food security through agricultural production and commercialization. USAID has provided ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 May, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Remarks by Ambassador Bruce Wharton Honorable Resident Minister; Mayor; Vice Chancellor; Deans; Distinguished Guests; Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and welcome to the NUST-American Space. You might have noticed it’s not completed yet, but I’d like to ask you to take a moment to imagine what this space will look like in a few months. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 May, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
The United States Embassy Public Affairs Section, in partnership with the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), have unveiled plans to construct a new American Space in Bulawayo that will house a library, an EducationUSA advising service, as well as equipment designed to foster imagination, innovation, and collaboration among young Zimbabweans. Announcing the new ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 May, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
The Goromonzi High School Debate Team will represent Zimbabwe at this year’s USA World Schools Debate Invitational in Dallas, Texas. The event, organized by theNational Speech & Debate Association, will be held on June 14 and is expected to end on June 19, 2015. The Mashonaland East based school has lined up three students: Lewis ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 19 May, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Key Highlights The United States government wants Zimbabwe to prosper but remains concerned about the
human rights situation in the country , visiting senior State Department officials said on Tuesday. Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs, Dr. Shannon Smith, and Steven Feldstein, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, told journalists in the capital today that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 May, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Key Highlights Two
senior State Department officials, Dr. Shannon Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs and Steven Feldstein, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, will visit Zimbabwe May 12 – 16, 2015:. The two officials will meet Embassy staff as well as representatives of government, business, and civil society organizations. This week ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 8 May, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Two senior State Department officials, Dr. Shannon Smith, Deputy Assistant Secretary for African Affairs and Steven Feldstein, Deputy Assistant Secretary in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, will visit Zimbabwe May 12 – 16, 2015:. The two officials will meet Embassy staff as well as representatives of government, business, and civil society organizations. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 7 May, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
What a group we have tonight! I’d like to begin by asking all of the 2014 Mandela Washington Fellows, our illustrious alumni, to raise their hands. Welcome. I’m so glad you could take the time from all of the extraordinary work you are doing to join us tonight. I’d like to offer my congratulations to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 May, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
The U.S. Embassy is proud to announce that 30 Zimbabweans have been invited to participate in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders n Fellowship. These outstanding young Zimbabwean leaders will travel to the U.S. this June with over 470 other young African leaders for a six week program at one of 20 prestigious ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 May, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Key Highlights May 3rd is World Press Freedom Day. This week
the U.S. State Department launched its fourth annual “Free the Press” campaign today as part of efforts to honor the fundamental importance of a free and independent media in the days leading up to World Press Freedom Day.Don’t miss our next Food for Thought session with MISA Zimbabwe national ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 April, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Our alumnus of the week is Dr. Portia Manangazira, Director of Epidemiology & Disease Control at the Ministry of Health and Child Care. Dr. Manangazira traveled to the United States in August of 2009 as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program on Pandemic Influenza Preparedness. The exchange visit took her to Washington DC, Baltimore-Maryland, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 28 April, 2015 | Topics: Alumni
By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 April, 2015 | Topics: Environment
In the context of limited access to clean freshwater, a changing climate, evolving energy prices, and a growing depletion of finite natural resources, environmental stewardship is critical. Embassy Harare is striving to be more environmentally conscious in our operations and processes. For example, check out this
Earth Day 2015 video highlighting a few of our green initiatives, including: Converting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 April, 2015 | Topics: Environment
Key Highlights
In this video , Ambassador Wharton explain how his Embassy is striving to be more environmentally conscious in its operations and processes. This includes, but not limited to, converting 100% of embassy residential water heating to solar power and using 100% LED bulbs in some of its facilities. In the context of limited access to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 April, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
United States Ambassador Bruce Wharton says his country is “deeply concerned and distressed” about the attacks against foreigners taking place in KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of South Africa that have occurred in the last few weeks in South Africa and has added his voice to calls by the South African Government and civil society leaders ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 23 April, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Our alumnus of the week is Tsitsi Mutendi, Founding editor and managing director of Jewel Magazine and DanTs Media respectively. Tsitsi travelled to the United States as part of the 2013 Fortune/State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Program. The program connects talented, emerging women leaders from all over the world with members of Fortune’s Most Powerful ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 April, 2015 | Topics: Alumni
Key Highlights The U.S. Embassy joins the South African government and other civil society leaders in condemning the violence against foreigners taking place in KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of South Africa. We remain concerned at the loss of innocent lives, destruction of property, and impact on families and communities, and we urge individuals involved to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 April, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
On behalf of the American people, I send best wishes to the people of Zimbabwe on the occasion of Zimbabwe’s 35th independence anniversary on April 18. As a steadfast friend to the people of Zimbabwe, the United States will continue to support the people of Zimbabwe as they strive to fulfill the promise set forth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 April, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
The United States Embassy will support the participation of the Grammy-nominated Hawaiian musical ensemble Keola Beamer, and Jeff Peterson with Moanalani Beamer, at this year’s Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) scheduled for April 28th to May 3rd. The group is travelling to Zimbabwe under the broad theme “Aloha meets Ubuntu” and their visit to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 April, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
The first alumnus of the week we are highlighting in this new series is Rabison Shumba, an author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. Rabison travelled to the United States in September 2011 on an International Visiting Leaders Program (IVLP). At the time, he was coordinating the Greatness Factory Trust, a youth mentorship organization. The exchange visit ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 14 April, 2015 | Topics: Alumni
Key Highlights Thanks to all the individuals who participated in the social media chat with Ambassador Wharton on Thursday. You can read part of the
discussion on Facebook and follow the hashtag
#USZimExchanges on Twitter catch up. The United States Embassy will support the participation of the Grammy-nominated Hawaiian musical outfit The Beauty of Hawaiian Guitar, featuring
Keola Beamer, Jeff Peterson, and Moanalani Beamer, at this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 April, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Today marks one month since the initial reports of the forced disappearance of Zimbabwean civil society activist Itai Dzamara. The United States remains concerned about Mr. Dzamara’s whereabouts and wellbeing. On this date, we reiterate our call to the Zimbabwean authorities to mobilize their full resources to investigate the circumstances surrounding Mr. Dzamara’s abduction and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 April, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
On Saturday April 11, 2015, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has planned country-wide demonstrations. As part of that plan, ZCTU will have an unsanctioned demonstration in Harare on that date. The corresponding Government of Zimbabwe reaction is unknown; however, the demonstration may be strongly contested by the ZRP. Heavy police presence in town, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 8 April, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
The United States has provided more than $7.1 million to Zimbabwe over the last 18 years to clear and safely dispose of landmines and unexploded ordinance. These efforts have resulted in improved access to land and infrastructure. “We are happy about the positive impact of these activities. These efforts help thousands of Zimbabweans to develop ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 April, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
In the context of limited access to clean freshwater, a changing climate, evolving energy prices, and a growing depletion of finite natural resources, environmental stewardship is critical. Further, the U.S. Embassy Harare Green Team, comprised of diverse individuals with interests varying from wildlife and water conservation to recycling and energy efficiency, is helping to make ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 31 March, 2015 | Topics: Environment
This March, YALI Network members have made the commitment to invest in women and girls in Africa, not only to help achieve gender equality, but also to promote economic growth, good governance, and future innovation. Women and girls are often the foundation of a community, and it is essential that they are given the same ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 31 March, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Global Entrepreneurship Summit and the President’s Travel to Africa The Government of Kenya has agreed to co-host the 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) this July. Organized annually since 2009, the GES has emerged as a global platform connecting emerging entrepreneurs with leaders from business, international organizations, and governments ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 30 March, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
United States embassy officials commended Binga Hospital for quality service delivery in the areas of infection control, prevention and improved quality of HIV care. “I saw a very impressive triaging system whereby patients who are either suspected or confirmed to have tuberculosis are immediately isolated from other patients and brought in on a priority basis ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 24 March, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
United States Ambassador Bruce Wharton has encouraged women in Binga to explore online marketing for their products that have positively influenced livelihoods through innovative interventions coordinated by Zubo, a community based organization based in the district. “With your leadership, you have proven the power of community action, the power of people working together; its a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 23 March, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Harare, March 17, 2015: The United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bruce Wharton, officially opened the renovated Public Affairs Section (PAS) in a ceremony at Eastgate 7th Floor, Goldbridge, Harare. The celebratory event included remarks from the Ambassador, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a reception. Attendees included Zimbabweans who have participated in U.S. Embassy-sponsored programs, such as ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 March, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs, Sections & Offices | Tags: News and Events, Public Affairs
Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Bruce Wharton at the PAS Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Good afternoon and thank you all for joining us. I’d like to echo Karen Kelley’s welcome to this official opening of the newly renovated space for our Embassy Public Affairs Section. You’re here because you’re an important part of our community and we wanted ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 March, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
The United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bruce Wharton, officially opened the renovated Public Affairs Section (PAS) in a ceremony at Eastgate 7th Floor, Goldbridge, Harare. The celebratory event included remarks from the Ambassador, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a reception. Attendees included Zimbabweans who have participated in U.S. Embassy-sponsored programs, such as the Mandela Washington Fellowship through ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 March, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Key Highlights In a statement the U.S. Embassy in Harare called for the authorities to fully investigate the
disappearance of civil society activist Itai Dzamara. “The U.S. Embassy notes with grave concern the reports of the forced disappearance of civil society activist Itai Dzamara on March 9, 2015. We support Mr. Dzamara’s right to freedom of expression and to demonstrate ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 March, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
The U.S. Embassy notes with grave concern the reports of the forced disappearance of civil society activist Itai Dzamara on March 9, 2015. We support Mr. Dzamara’s right to freedom of expression and to demonstrate peacefully. We urge the relevant authorities to demonstrate their professionalism by fully investigating the circumstances surrounding Mr. Dzamara’s abduction. If ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 11 March, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Visiting American hip hop academy, Next Level, concluded their tour of Zimbabwe after staging two cross-cultural shows at the Book Café’ and in Glen View last weekend. The visiting Americans were impressed by the level of performances of Zimbabweans who they said had already mastered the hip hop music genre like their American counterparts. “I ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 March, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Key Highlights Visiting American
hip hop group, Next Level, concluded their tour of Zimbabwe after staging two cross-cultural shows at the Book Café and in Glen View [Norah?] last weekend. The visiting Americans were full of praise about the performances of Zimbabweans who demonstrated that they had already mastered the hip hop music genre like their American counterparts. Congratulations to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 5 March, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Throughout history, extraordinary women have fought tirelessly to broaden our democracy’s reach and help perfect our Union. Through protest and activism, generations of women have appealed to the values at the heart of our Nation and fought to give meaning to the idea that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 February, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Key Highlights On February 24, Secretary of State John Kerry announced that career diplomat Randy Berry will be the first
special envoy for the human rights of LGBT persons , with the task of ending violence and discrimination against them. “Defending and promoting the human rights of LGBT persons is at the core of our commitment to advancing human rights globally — the heart and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 February, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Key Highlights The United States believes Zimbabwe has
sovereign responsibility for its future , and any discussion that wants to ascribe blame on external forces obscures and delays the steps Zimbabweans could take to re-build and strengthen their country, said Ambassador Wharton said during the week. Recent reports in some sections of the local media about US funding in Zimbabwe ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 February, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Next Level is an initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in association with the Department of Music at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Through hip hop music and dance, Next Level fosters cross-cultural creative expression and exchange in diverse and underserved communities. Next Level ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 February, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
The February 16 edition of The Herald newspaper published a page one article that carried a great deal of misinformation regarding USAID support to the NGO sector in Zimbabwe. One of the greatest pieces of erroneous information was contained in the headline itself, which asserted that the United States provided $850 million in funds to Zimbabwe ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 February, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Mr. Tichaona Zindoga Political Editor The Herald Newspaper Harare, Zimbabwe Dear Mr. Zindoga, I am sorry to have disappointed you with my decision not to respond to your questions submitted through my Public Affairs Counselor. With due respect, I feel no obligation in engaging in a conversation that perpetuates the story that your set of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 17 February, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
Key Highlights Food for Thought has entered the Twittersphere! Join the Tuesday afternoon dialogues weekly via Twitter using the hash tag
#FFTZim . This week educationalists, including Dr. Pedzisai Ruhanya, Dr. Patson Dzamara and Rebecca Zeigler Mano, discussed the relevance of theeducation system in Zimbabwe. If you missed the dynamic session, catch the main points on #FFTZim ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 13 February, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
February is Black History Month and here is an excerpt
what President Obama said : “As we mark National African American History Month, we celebrate giants of the civil rights movement and countless other men and women whose names are etched in the hearts of their loved ones and the cornerstones of the country they helped to change. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 11 February, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
We will advance an international order that promotes peace, security, and opportunity through stronger cooperation to meet global challenges by investing in Africa’s economic, agricultural, health, governance, and security capacity. Fact Sheet:
The 2015 National Security Strategy (PDF 392 KB) Today, the United States is stronger and better positioned to seize the opportunities of a still new century and safeguard ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 February, 2015 | Topics: Press Releases
Key Highlights Robert Telchin, Senior International Trade Specialist with the United State Department, was in the country where he held discussions with business and entrepreneurs. Here are some
thoughts by Upenyu Makoni written from one of the meetings about doing business with the United States. The Zimbabwe Agricultural Competitiveness Program- Zim- ACP- which has received funding support from the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 February, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Remarks by Ambassador D. Bruce Wharton COP Informational Key Stakeholders’ Meeting Good morning and welcome. I really appreciate your making time to join me and my PEPFAR team today. I am here first to thank you for your continued partnership with us to ensure that people living with HIV and AIDS have access to quality ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 February, 2015 | Topics: Speeches
Five Zimbabwean student athletes started studies in the United States this month financed by American universities through sports scholarships. The students worked through an innovative partnership between the U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA Advising Center and local company Schools Sports Network (SSN). The student athletes are Michael Songore from Peterhouse, a 100m and 200m athlete who will pursue studies at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 January, 2015 | Topics: Public Affairs
Remarks of President Barack Obama State of the Union Address Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, Members of Congress, my fellow Americans: We are fifteen years into this new century. Fifteen years that dawned with terror touching our shores; that unfolded with a new generation fighting two long and costly wars; that saw a vicious recession ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 20 January, 2015 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those affiliated with terrorist entities, copycats, or individual perpetrators, serve as a reminder that U.S. citizens need to maintain a high ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 January, 2015 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
CDC leverages its core strengths to advance four overarching global health goals: 1) improving the health and well-being of people around the world, 2) improving capabilities for preparing for and responding to infectious diseases and emerging health threats, 3) building country public health capacity, and 4) maximizing organizational capacity. (To learn more about these goals ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 December, 2014 | Topics: Health Issues
A Zimbabwean student based in the United States is one of the two who has been named Rhodes Scholars by the Zimbabwe Rhodes Scholarship selection committee. Rutendo Chigora, a final year student at the University of Pennsylvania, won the prestigious award alongside Christopher Sherwood, who is studying Mathematics with Finance at the University of Exeter ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 15 December, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
The world is facing the largest outbreak of Ebola it has ever known. Already, more than 14,000 cases of Ebola have been diagnosed in West Africa – and with sustained transmission in multiple countries and urban areas that number is only going to multiply. As part of the U.S. government’s comprehensive strategy to combat the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 November, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
Zimbabwe has one of the most highly mobile student populations in Africa, according to the Council for International Schools (CIS). CIS, a global non-profit membership organisation that provides services to higher education institutions and individuals focused on international education, coordinated a visit to eight African countries by 21 admissions officers from universities and colleges in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 November, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
Remarks by the USG Deputy Chief of Mission, Robert Scott Manicaland District Medical Officer, Dr. Talent Maphosa Mutare District Government Staff Distinguished guests and professionals who have worked to prevent and treat malaria in Zimbabwe Mutare District community members, especially residents served by Chitakatira Health Center Members of the press Ladies and Gentlemen, It is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 4 November, 2014 | Topics: Health Issues
Q & A with Dr. Peter Kilmarx Since 2011, Dr. Peter Kilmarx has been the Country Director for Zimbabwe office of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC- Zimbabwe). He recently returned from a six week tour of duty as Team Leader for the CDC Sierra Leone Ebola Response in Freetown. To ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 27 October, 2014 | Topics: Health Issues
The Editor Attention: Mabasa Sasa The Sunday Mail Herald House Dear Mr. Sasa, Since the first cases of Ebola were reported in West Africa in March 2014, the United States has committed more than $350 million toward fighting Ebola in West Africa, has deployed more than 360 civilian and military experts to address the outbreak, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 16 October, 2014 | Topics: Health Issues
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Zimbabwe country director Dr Peter Kilmarx left Zimbabwe Wednesday on a mission to serve as CDC’s Ebola Response Team leader in Sierra Leone. Kilmarx, who has experience working in countries affected by Ebola, expressed confidence in his mission to Sierra Leone. “I have responded to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 September, 2014 | Topics: Health Issues
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Washington, D.C. Q: So thank you very much, Mr. President for this opportunity. I’ll start by wishing you a belated Happy Birthday. The President: Thank you. Q: Thank you very much. (Laughter.) The President: Have you introduced yourself to everybody? Q: I wanted to really jump into the issues. (Laughter.) The President: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 6 August, 2014 | Topics: Business, Former U.S. Government Leaders
In February 2014 the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in collaboration with International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH), Zimbabwe Association of Church-Related Hospitals (ZACH), local and U.S.-based partners, launched three programs to build local capacity and provide comprehensive services to combat HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe. The programs are funded by The U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 July, 2014 | Topics: Health Issues
A combination of community service and academic excellence has paid off for 28 Zimbabwean students who collectively earned $5.6 million of scholarships to pursue tertiary education at various United States colleges and universities. This was revealed at an event hosted by the Public Affairs Section at the United States Embassy on Monday. “We are celebrating ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 18 June, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
The United States and its partners are providing support to the strengthening of Zimbabwe’s health ministry internal and public information systems to facilitate timely reporting of disease outbreaks, health program data and disease surveillance. “The United States Government is committed to collaborating with the Government of Zimbabwe to strengthen data collection and research capacities in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 June, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) honored Zimbabwe public health expert Donewell Bangure with the International Night honor- the 2014 William H. Foege Award for Most Outstanding Public Health Scientific Oral Presentation- during the Epidemic Intelligence Service Conference held in late April at the organization’s headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. Bangure, who ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 3 June, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
Students at the National Gallery School of Visual Arts and Design (NGSVAD) in Mbare, Harare hosted United States Embassy representatives and local health partners Friday, May 16. The art school displayed some of their artwork alongside other participants of the 2013 World AIDS Day Art Challenge marking the final exhibition as part of the U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 22 May, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
Remarks by U.S. Embassy Spokesperson Karen Kelley at the “Charting a Way Forward to Responsible Journalism in Zimbabwe” Seminar, organized by the Zimbabwe National Editors Forum (ZINEF) I am honored to join you today in this important discussion seminar that seeks to take a fresh look at the conduct of Zimbabwean media professionals and chart ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 2 May, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
About 75 street youth associated with the House of Smiles received an early health treat at the Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) after receiving a training session on HIV and AIDS from three health organizations, International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH), Population Services International (PSI), and RTI/Gender Challenge Initiative last Thursday. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 29 April, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
Remarks by Ambassador D. Bruce Wharton at the ZITF Business Conference in Bulawayo; Zimbabwe Thank you very much for inviting me to speak at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair. All of us who care about Zimbabwe and its future – and that certainly includes the U.S. Government – recognize how important it is to get this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 23 April, 2014 | Topics: Business
The United States government spent $129 million in health funding to Zimbabwe in 2013; with nearly 80 per cent going towards HIV and AIDS programs, senior U.S. embassy health officials said on Tuesday. “Our impact is through strategic coordination and integration,” said Peter Halpert, Health, Population and Nutrition team leader at the United States Agency ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 10 April, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
Three Zimbabwean teenage students – Brian Sibanda (Bulawayo, 17), Joseph Lansburg (Mbare, Harare, 15) and Rufaro Kabasa (Mbare, 15) – left Zimbabwe last Saturday and will participate in a leadership exchange program in the United States. The program is designed to foster understanding between African and American youth. The students will spend three weeks in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 31 March, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
Receiving a full scholarship to study in the United States has driven Chiza Ngachize Mwinde in search of ways to restore the dignity of her community in Binga where the shortage of qualified teaching personnel and inadequate learning facilities is affecting the academic progress of students. “It is very hard for students in Binga to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 4 March, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
The United States Embassy announced five winners of the 4th annual Black History Month Essay Contest. The national winners are 1st – Zibusiso Mtunzi from John Tallach High (Bulawayo); 2nd – Rutendo Madziwo, from Monte Cassino Girl’s High (Macheke); 3rd – Ruvimbo Dzurumi from Hellenic High (Harare); 4th – Amanda Machingura from Guinea Fowl High (Gweru); and 5th – Ennie Soromei from ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 February, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
The United States this week announced that it was completing a process of realigning its food assistance support to Zimbabwe to foster a stronger foundation for long term food and nutrition in Zimbabwe. On Wednesday, Ambassador Wharton joined senior government officials to celebrate the successful launch of two flagship programs- ENSURE and Amalima- designed to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 21 February, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
Members of the United States Embassy health team met with Ministry of Health and Child Care officials at the ministry offices in Harare to coordinate continued partnership on HIV and AIDS and other health issues. Through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the United States government committed $95 million to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment; ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 12 February, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
The United States Embassy Public Affairs Section (PAS) has announced a Black History Month essay contest for high school students throughout Zimbabwe. Entries are due by February 14, 2014 and should be e-mailed to
harare@educationusa.info or hand delivered to PAS’ Eastgate offices or the nearest EducationUSA Advising Centre (Gweru, Bulawayo or Mutare). “This is the fourth ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 4 February, 2014 | Topics: Public Affairs
Harare, November 8, 2013: The United States Embassy has awarded over $64,000 to the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ) to restore the collapsed walls of Naletale National Monuments in Matabeleland South province. The support was made possible through a U.S. Department of State initiative, the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation. On November 13th, U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 8 November, 2013 | Topics: Uncategorized
More than 8,000 miles from home, Rujeko Chinomona was one of the 1,199 entering freshmen at Georgia College this fall. Hailing from Mutoko, Zimbabwe, Rujeko journeyed the farthest of any of the students in the freshmen class. It took her over 20 hours to reach Georgia, just in time for orientation, and even after lack ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 1 April, 2013 | Topics: Education
The ancient Romans coined a Latin phrase caveat emptor which roughly translates as, “Let the buyer beware,” warning the public to research their options before buying on the open market. Zimbabweans would do well to heed this advice when exploring higher education options for themselves and their children. The advent of dollarization in Zimbabwe two ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 9 March, 2011 | Topics: Education
Name: Bernard R. Londoni School: Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida Rank: Sophomore In 2001, Bernard came to Harare, Zimbabwe with his family in order to escape the war in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. He hasn’t looked back since. Candidly, Bernard recounts how it felt to leave his home country at such a young ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe | 25 September, 2009 | Topics: Education
