Australian Embassy, Zimbabwe

This Harmony Week, we wear 🟧 in support of inclusiveness, mutual respect and cultural diversity 🙌 As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination tomorrow, we recognise these values are not automatic, but take continuous effort 💪

Your next research milestone could be in 🇦🇺 If you've been part of an @ACIARAustralia-funded project, the John Allwright Fellowship offers that stepping stone to advance your 🎓 Master's or PhD studies. ⌛️ 30 April 💻 apply here: ow.ly/Of2w50Y1vJq #AustraliaAwards

🤔 Thinking about applying ✏️ for an #AustraliaAwards Master's Scholarship? We encourage prospective applicants from 👉 🇿🇼🇿🇲🇲🇼🇨🇩 to join the upcoming Q&A Session for application tips. 📅 Monday 23 March 2026 🕒 12PM CAT 📍@e7942974-9738-4a4a-b646-2ab90f79db0f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/59b0a256…

Great to hear from @ti_zambia about their work to strengthen governance, promote integrity, advance accountability & fight corruption across 🔑 institutions 🏦. Anti-corruption efforts, institutional independence and democratic integrity are more critical today than ever.

We discussed with @hrc_zambia Chair Dr Sambo the important role 🇦🇺 & 🇿🇲 play in upholding human rights. Pleased to hear HRC's readiness to support 🇿🇲 elections 🗳️, encouraging participation, ensuring transparency & protecting citizens' rights.

The UN's important work supporting development priorities in 🇿🇲 is a clear example of the vital role of multilateral institutions in driving sustainable economic growth 📈. A pleasure meeting again with @UNZambia Rep @MutaliBeatrice to talk about the UN's busy work schedule.

#AustraliaAwards applications for the 2027 intake are open until 🗓️ 30 April 2026. See the📺 for 12 quick steps to check your eligibility, and submit your application here: australiaawardsafrica.org/awards/apply/

If you require emergency consular assistance over the weekend, Australians are advised to call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre (CEC) on +61 2 6261 3305.

Please: - limit movements as much as possible on election day (carry proper identification if you are moving during voting hours) - monitor local media for updates - be aware of your surroundings and alert to unrest - follow the instructions of local authorities

📣 Australians in 🇨🇬- the US Embassy in Brazzaville has issued an alert ahead of the Presidential Elections due to be held on Sunday, 15 March. cg.usembassy.gov/security-alert…

📣 Australians in 🇨🇬- the US Embassy in Brazzaville has issued an alert for political rallies planned for Friday 13 March. Please: - avoid affected areas - monitor local media for updates - be alert to unrest - follow the instructions of local authorities. cg.usembassy.gov/demonstration-…

So pleased to host 🇨🇦🇫🇷🇨🇭🇺🇸 colleagues in Harare and HE @SaanaHalinen 🇫🇮 to discuss developments and opportunities in Zimbabwe and Zambia. Such a useful exchange when insights, experiences and ideas are shared.

Congratulations 🎉 to #AustraliaAwards🇦🇺 student and #DisabilityIncluision ♿️champion, Florence Mudzingwa, for being nominated finalist in the #DisabilityLeadership category for the 2026 #WomenChangingTheWorld Awards. A well deserved recognition!!👏🏼💐 #IWD #SDG10

We also met with @MCDSS_ZAMBIA Hon Mwamba to discuss gender equality, disability inclusion, social protection systems & access to quality education. Proud to support 🇿🇲 build more inclusive, resilient communities through our 🇦🇺 Direct Aid Program & 🇦🇺 NGO Cooperation Program.

@ZambiaMFAIC's PS Gundersen warmly welcomed us back. We discussed strengthening bilateral & multilateral cooperation 🇦🇺🤝🇿🇲, expanding trade & our shared democratic principles. We also passed on our wishes for peaceful, free & fair elections this year for the people of 🇿🇲

We kicked off a busy visit to Lusaka meeting @ZambiaMGEE Hon Mposha to explore opportunities in the renewable energy transition 🌱⚡️🌍, sustainable mining ⛏️ & capacity building through @AustraliaAwards 🎓. We're supporting 🇿🇲's positive green growth agenda 👏

The Australian Embassy, Harare, will be closed on Monday 9 March in observance of Canberra Day. Australians requiring emergency consular assistance during our closure are advised to call the 24-hour Consular Emergency Center (CEC) on +61 2 6261 3305.

This 🌍 International Women's Day 👭 we are taking action with @MatambaFilmLabs to #balancethescales ⚖️ and 💪 empower 🇿🇼 women in financial and digital literacy 💻🪜🏦. Shout out 📣 to @abxnuttyo & @Tendai_Chitima for supporting our shared progress towards #SDG5 🤝 #IWD2026

Thank you 🙏🏽 to @ChipotaFelix and everyone who joined us for yet another memorable AustraliaDay 🇦🇺 celebration🥂 in Lusaka 🇿🇲. Terrific to see the strength & diversity of our efforts in 🇿🇲. It’s the shared history & people-to-people links that make this relationship so special ✨

Promoting gender equality across the @AustraliaAwards scholarship cycle, we're pleased to invite prospective female applicants to an ℹ️ session on Gender Equality and Support to Female Scholars on 🗓️ Monday 9 March 2026, at ⏰ 12 PM Central African Time. 📍@e7942974-9738-4a4a-b646-2ab90f79db0f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/858f54c8…