Zambia Revenue Authority, Commissioner General Mr Berlin Msiska (on the right) and NORAD Director-General Villa Kulild (on the left)Zambia Revenue Authority, Commissioner General Mr Berlin Msiska (on the right) and NORAD Director-General Villa Kulild (on the left)
News and events // Last updated: 18/05/2012 //

Many African countries have common issues in dealing with taxing international companies in oil, minerals and other natural resources. Tax exemptions are often not effective, and may contribute to lower tax morale, according to experts. Tax policy issues are seen as important for national development, but tax administration need to have capacity and access to all relevant information.  These.

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NORAD Director-General Villa Kulild (3rd from the left by the tree) with COMACO producers in Mfuwe during her recent visit to Zambia
News and events // Last updated: 15/05/2012 //

Good results in 2011 for project with Norwegian support:- COMACO (Community Market for Conservation) is a Zambian business organisation which helps farmers to make a better living, especially those living close to Zambia’s fine national parks. Many might otherwise be involved in illegal poaching in the parks and game reserves. COMACO promotes production of a variety of agricultural and other...

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NORAD Director-General Villa Kulild on visit to ZAWA saw items collected from previous poachers
News and events // Last updated: 07/05/2012 //

The Director-General of Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad), Ms Villa Kulild, visited Zambia 16-18 April, and was impressed by results obtained. Benefits for people and wildlife in South Luangwa: Good results have been achieved especially in support of improved livelihood for the population around the South Luangwa National Park. The improved management of this park has led to...

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News and events // 19/04/2012 //

  UN Launches Commission on Life-Saving Commodities for Women and Children   New York, 23 March 2012 – UNICEF and UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, today launched a high-level commission to improve access to essential but overlooked health supplies that could save the lives of millions of women and children every year. “Making sure that women and children have the

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News and events // Last updated: 22/03/2012 //

  MediaUnit . .   Norway supports a large number of women’s organisations through NGOCC The Norwegian Embassy supports more than 70 women’s organisations spread across the ten provinces of Zambia, through a grant fund managed by the umbrella organisation Non-Governmental Co-ordinating Council (NGOCC). NGOCC’s mission is to champion gender equity and equality through coordinated instituti

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News and events // Last updated: 14/12/2011 //

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Lusaka PRESS RELEASE - 13 December 2011   Norway contributes 79 Billion Kwacha to Zambia in budget support for poverty reduction   Norway contributes about 79 Billion Kwacha in direct support to Zambia’s budget this year. The aim is to enhance the Government’s efforts to provide effective public service delivery, employment creation and poverty reduction, parti

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News and events // Last updated: 06/03/2012 //

Zambia has strong natural and cultural heritage sites in Northern Zambia. Norway’s support ended in 2008, has left a positive impact. The Norwegian Embassy has in the past supported the National Heritage and Conservation Commission (NHCC) and the National Museums Board (NMB) through its bilateral support to culture that began in 1998. Zambia’s NHCC partnered with Norway’s Directorate for Cultur...

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Photo: Wang Lei / Zuma Press / NTB scanpix.
News and events // Last updated: 10/05/2012 //

The iconic art work The Scream by Norwegian painter Edvard Munch was sold in New York for USD 120m, becoming the most expensive artwork sold at an auction.

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News and events // Last updated: 12/04/2012 //

Article From: ZAMBIA DAILY MAIL,April 7, 2012 By CAROLINE KALOMBE The Norwegian government has provided US$27 million to the Zambian government to promote growth in the agriculture sector by enhancing conservation farming. Natural Resources Management Reginal Advisor Jan-Erik Studsrod says Norway has continued to increase support to Zambia in a bid to reduce poverty in the country. Mr Studsrod...

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Ambassador Arve Ofstad, Norway's new Special Representative to COMESA shaking hands with COMESA Secretary General, Mr Sindiso Ngwenya
News and events // Last updated: 28/03/2012 //

Norway’s Ambassador to Zambia, Mr. Arve Ofstad was on 21 March 2012 accredited as Norway’s new Special Representative to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). COMESA has 19 member states with around 400 million inhabitants, and is promoting economic cooperation and integration between its member states, with the aim of forming a large economic and trading unit for the...

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News and events // Last updated: 27/03/2012 //

Save the Children Norway-Zambia on 16th March 2012, donated learning materials and sports equipment worth K 1.2 billion to the Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Childhood to be used by schools in five districts of Southern Province. Education Minister, John Phiri received the donation in Lusaka on behalf of the teachers and children and thanked the donors for the ite...

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Norwegian Ambassador, Arve Ofstad signing a new five year agreement with The Secretary General of COMESA, Mr Sindiso Ngwenya
News and events // 13/12/2011 //

PRESS RELEASE – 13 December 2011                               Norway commits USD 20 million to support Eastern and Southern Africa meeting the climate change challenges   The Norwegian Embassy in Lusaka signed on 9 December a new five year agreement with

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Norwegian Auditor General, Mr Jørge Kosmo signing an extension of the co-operation agreement between His Office with The Zambian Auditor General Office
News and events // 13/12/2011 //

  NORWEGIAN AUDITOR GENERAL EXTENDS COOPERATION AGREEMENT   The Norwegian Auditor General, Mr Jorgen Kosmo, visited Zambia from 30 November to 3 December 2011. During the visit he signed an extension of the cooperation agreement between his office and the Zambian Office of the Auditor General (OAGZ). In signing the extension agreement Mr Kosmo commended the OAGZ for their achievements an

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Norway's Tax Administration is assisting Zambia in collecting taxes

News and events // Last updated: 07/03/2012

Director General of Taxation Svein Kristensen visited his counterpart Commissioner General of Zambia Revenue Authority Berlin Msiska Norway supports Zambia building capacity in Mining Unit of ZRA. Successful meeting between Heads of Tax Administration assures institutional commitment. Norway has assisted Zambia in improving its tax administration with emphasis on collecting correct taxes from t...

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