Zambia

Grapevine, November 16, 2025: The Germans are coming

Israel’s global relationships are deepening with new collaborations with Germany and Africa, focusing on innovative research and expanding diplomatic ties for security and human rights.

JUDGES AND DANCERS in the Israel Irish Dancing Championship.
Israeli President Issac Herzog at a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of former Israeli Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin's assassination, at the president's residence in Jerusalem on November 3, 2025.

President Herzog embarks on historic first-ever state visit to Zambia to revive Africa ties

ISRAELI SOCCER coach Avram Grant departs the Zambia national team after nearly three years at the helm, leaving behind a stronger side amid both sporting and political challenges.

Israel’s Avram Grant announces he is stepping down as Zambia soccer coach

President Isaac Herzog, pictured on August 5, 2025; illustrative.

Herzog to receive credentials from six new ambassadors


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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press briefing during the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) at the Centre des Expositions conference centre in Nice, France, June 10, 2025.

Israel opens new embassy in Zambia, once home to a historic Jewish community

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar and Zambian Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe opened the embassy together on Wednesday.

The former synagogue of Livingstone, Zambia, is used today as a church.

Arkia flight brings 130 agricultural Zambian students to Israel for the first time

Israeli companies in the fields of agriculture, water management, information technology, health, communications, and defense are active in the south-central African country of Zambia.

 KKL-JNF staff at work to prepare new agriculture fields in Israel's south.

Ugandan court remands man accused of supporting rebels linked to Islamic State

A Ugandan man was charged with terrorism-related offenses for supporting the ADF, an IS-linked rebel group, by recruiting fighters and providing material support.

 Uganda High Court building, 9 September 2017.

A railway museum in Zambia offers a clue to the African country’s rich Jewish history

Walking tours of “Jewish Livingstone” also can be arranged with a local historian and volunteer, Peter Jones.

 Victoria Falls, Livingstone, Zambia.

Zambia frees five Egyptians arrested on plane with guns and fake gold

Zambia subsequently said laboratory analysis showed the metal bars contained no gold and were mainly copper and zinc.

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Mystery plane carrying gold, weapons, and cash from Cairo lands in Zambia

The flight of money from Egypt has become a growing concern as many wealthy individuals seek to move money out of Egypt and keep their fortunes out of the eyes of the authorities. 

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Grapevine August 9, 2023: The King’s-and other people’s-English

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 NATAN SHARANSKY and Gil Troy present President Isaac Herzog with an updated Hebrew edition of ‘Never Alone’ in Jerusalem last week.

Israel to power Zambia with $100m. solar-wind energy project

The $100 million investment in the power station was finalized last week during the visit of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to Israel.

 From right: Gigawatt Global CEO Josef Abramowitz, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, President Isaac Herzog and a Zambian student studying in Israel at the President's Residence in August 2023.

Zambian president visits Israel, meets with Herzog

Zambia has also been active in trying to reduce tensions between neighboring states. When Herzog asked about this, he was told that Zambia’s policy is peace, security, and stability.

 Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema is seen meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in the President's Residence, on August 1, 2023.

Russia pardoned Zambian prisoner to fight in Ukraine -Zambia FM

Russia previously announced that Lemekhani Nyirenda had been killed on the battlefield in Ukraine in September, prompting Zambia to ask how he had ended up fighting in the war.

Russian soldiers march in Almaty, Kazakhstan, January 13, 2022