Margret Verwijk
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Margret Verwijk
@MVerwijk
Roving Ambassador supporting Embassy Teams around the globe - Former Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to 🇿🇼 🇲🇼 🇿🇲 @DutchMFA @MinBZ
The Netherlands เข้าร่วม Ekim 2010
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We will miss you H. E. Ambassador @MVerwijk. Thank you for being part of @TeamFuloZim.
King Jay🇿🇼@KingJayZim
A bittersweet moment for us at @TeamFuloZim #AmbassadorsCookOffZW 🇳🇱🤝 We say farewell to H.E Ambassador @MVerwijk Magret Verwijk, our reigning champion from the 2025 edition. 🫠🥲 She came through with warmth, great energy and real connection with the people. The challenge was simple for all Ambassadors, cook a true village classic: #PeanutButterRice and #RoadRunnerChicken. She nailed it. 🔨 And as always with our competition, the prize was meant to be forward donated to charity. H.E Verwijk chose the Jairos Jiri Centre in Southerton, gifting them 250 litres of paint sponsored by Jordan Paints @TKChemicalsZim .Respect. She leaves with the title still in Dutch hands 🇳🇱.@NLinZimbabwe Now over to Ambassador-designate Matthijs van Eeuwen… @matthijse1983 the bar has been set . *Please follow him) All the best in your new posting Ambassador @MVerwijk You’ve left your mark. 3 April we go again 🔥
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A bittersweet moment for us at @TeamFuloZim #AmbassadorsCookOffZW 🇳🇱🤝
We say farewell to H.E Ambassador @MVerwijk Magret Verwijk, our reigning champion from the 2025 edition. 🫠🥲
She came through with warmth, great energy and real connection with the people.
The challenge was simple for all Ambassadors, cook a true village classic: #PeanutButterRice and #RoadRunnerChicken. She nailed it. 🔨
And as always with our competition, the prize was meant to be forward donated to charity. H.E Verwijk chose the Jairos Jiri Centre in Southerton, gifting them 250 litres of paint sponsored by Jordan Paints @TKChemicalsZim .Respect.
She leaves with the title still in Dutch hands 🇳🇱.@NLinZimbabwe
Now over to Ambassador-designate Matthijs van Eeuwen… @matthijse1983 the bar has been set . *Please follow him)
All the best in your new posting Ambassador @MVerwijk You’ve left your mark.
3 April we go again 🔥
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Hello family,
Please join us in saying sending a fond farewell to H.E Ambassador Magret Verwijk 🇳🇱 @MVerwijk
Team Fulo extends its sincere appreciation to Ambassador Verwijk for her outstanding participation in the 2025 #AmbassadorsCookOffZW, where she emerged as the champion.
All participating Ambassadors were tasked with preparing a Zimbabwean village classic , #PeanutButterRice and #RoadRunnerChicken. Her execution stood out and earned her top honours.
In keeping with the ethos of the competition, all prizes are forward donated to charitable causes. Ambassador Verwijk selected the Jairos Jiri Centre in Southerton, to receive her prize of 250 litres of paint, generously sponsored by Jordan Paints and @TKChemicalsZim .
While she will not defend her title, the Dutch Embassy @NLinZimbabwe remains the current holder of the crown. We look forward to welcoming Ambassador-designate Mr. Matthijs van Eeuwen @matthijse1983 and trust he will embrace the challenge in the forthcoming edition.
We wish Ambassador Verwijk every success in her next assignment and thank her for her meaningful contribution to the #AmbassadorsCookOffZW.
The third edition launches on 3 April.
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🇳🇱🇿🇼Great to see the NL flag at Baker’s Inn today, celebrating the successful rollout of Dutch bakery equipment that will get Baker’s Inn to its goal of 1 million loaves per day, feeding the nation. 🍞
🧑🍳Dutch company Royal Kaak Group supplies high-tech automated bakery systems around the world. At Baker’s Inn, Kaak technology underpins the entire production process. A perfect pairing of Zimbabwean ambition and Dutch innovation. 🤝
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#AmbassadorsCookOffZW 2026 . 3 April .SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Good morning. Mamuka sei,kwamuri? Livukile?
Wearing my other hat as Life Chairman of @TeamFuloZim I am pleased to inform you that the Team, @Vie_matongo, @Lialarsen & @babatafi,Ish have been grafting hard behind-the scenes to prepare for the Third Edition of the #AmbassadorsCookOffZw and this year it promises to be bigger and better as we welcome new participants ,His Excellency Zhou Ding @China_Amb_Zim , EU Ambassador,H.E @HagemannKatrin ,and as promised last year Rwanda’s Ambassador to Zims H.E. @JamesMUSONI to show off the culinary skills.
MASSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
Limited slots available.�Interested brands should contact:
Head of Communications: @LiaLarsen
🎁 PRIZES
May include:
• School books.
• Agricultural inputs.
• Building materials.
• Sanitary pads.
• Starlink kits.
• Start-up livestock & more.
Prizes will be donated to charities of winners’ choice.
Terms & Conditions Apply.
This event attracts millions of views ,an incredible brand elevation opportunity.
More updates coming soon.
Stay tuned 🔥
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#AmbassadorsCookOffZW
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Last year the #AmbassadorsCookOffZW ended with great food ,bragging rights, and most importantly it ended with something far more meaningful.
When the Kingdom of The Netherlands Ambassador to Zimbabwe @MVerwijk ,winner of the 2025 #AmbassadorsCookOffZW , handed over the first of 200 litres of paint donated by @TKChemicalsZim manufacturers of Jordan Paints to the Jairos Jiri Children’s Centre in Southerton,Harare, it became a moment none of us in the room will forget. 😊
The centre, which houses children living with disabilities, welcomed the donation as a chance to brighten and refresh the buildings.
Representatives from Jairos Jiri, TK Chemicals, and colleagues from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, @NLinZimbabwe and myself, gathered for what turned into a deeply emotional handover ceremony.
What started as a fun diplomatic cook-off had come full circle directly touching lives in our community. I must say I was cutting onions,eyes welling up 🥲
As we move closer to #AmbassadorsCookOffZW 2026, this video is a reminder of what happens when partners and sponsors step up. Together we can turn a friendly competition into real, visible impact.
If your organisation is looking for a meaningful way to elevate your brand while supporting a worthy cause, this is your moment to come on board.
Let’s cook,and give back. Let’s make an even bigger difference this year.
Massive respect and thank you to all the ambassadors who participated in the first and second editions
@PeteVowles (Samaita)
@AusEmbZim (Amai Manyama,H.E Minoli Perera) 🇦🇺@berna_kasnakli Türkiye 🇹🇷
@PaulBBarets 🇫🇷
@muradbaseer 🇵🇰 (Redployed)
@AristildeCanada 🇨🇦(Chihwa)
First Edition in 2024 H.E @vonKirchmannEU represented the EU.
and @CMendes5 then Deputy Director of the @WFP_Zimbabwe won the inaugural #AmbassadorsCookOffZW.
If you’d like to partner @TeamFuloZim in this year’s edition.
Drop @Lialarsen a DM.
#AmbassadorsCookOffZW
#CookingForACause
#CommunityImpact
King Jay🇿🇼@KingJayZim
#AmbassadorsCookOffZW 2026 . 3 April .SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Good morning. Mamuka sei,kwamuri? Livukile? Wearing my other hat as Life Chairman of @TeamFuloZim I am pleased to inform you that the Team, @Vie_matongo, @Lialarsen & @babatafi,Ish have been grafting hard behind-the scenes to prepare for the Third Edition of the #AmbassadorsCookOffZw and this year it promises to be bigger and better as we welcome new participants ,His Excellency Zhou Ding @China_Amb_Zim , EU Ambassador,H.E @HagemannKatrin ,and as promised last year Rwanda’s Ambassador to Zims H.E. @JamesMUSONI to show off the culinary skills. MASSIVE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. Limited slots available.�Interested brands should contact: Head of Communications: @LiaLarsen 🎁 PRIZES May include: • School books. • Agricultural inputs. • Building materials. • Sanitary pads. • Starlink kits. • Start-up livestock & more. Prizes will be donated to charities of winners’ choice. Terms & Conditions Apply. This event attracts millions of views ,an incredible brand elevation opportunity. More updates coming soon. Stay tuned 🔥
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A milestone for equality. 🇪🇺
🇪🇺 All 27 EU countries - together with policymakers, local leaders, and civil society - stand united for women’s rights.
They’ve endorsed the Declaration of Principles for a Gender-Equal Society
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⚠️Visa applicants, please note:
Due to the situation in the Middle East, the processing of your visa may take up to 21 calendar days. We ask for your kind understanding.
You can track the status of your application via the below link, and you will receive a notification once your visa has been processed.
netherlandsworldwide.nl/visa-the-nethe…
In the meantime, please do not contact NetherlandsWorldwide, the Dutch Embassy, VFS Global or TLScontact about the status of your application.
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Last week, @CityofBulawayo 🇿🇼 and @VEI_NL 🇳🇱 convened the Trade Effluent and Water Recycling Indaba in #Bulawayo. 🚰
It was great to see strong commitment from the City, private sector, experts, and financial institutions to tackle Bulawayo’s water pollution issues.
Two Dutch #water experts from @PUM_nl 🇳🇱 also presented, building on ongoing work with local companies to manage effluent better.
An MoU will be signed by stakeholders within the catchment to operationalise agreements at the next meeting which is already lined up.🤝
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#Zimbabwe: @EUCouncil extends the EU arms embargo until February 2027, while lifting travel bans and asset freezes.
The EU 🇪🇺 will continue to monitor the effectiveness of these measures in light of any future developments.
#FAC
More here 👇
link.europa.eu/RRtWbG
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Dutch delight as Kok asserts her supremacy to take 500m speed skating gold reut.rs/4cxhUpD reut.rs/4cxhUpD
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The absence of permanent African seats on the Security Council is indefensible.
The Security Council must reflect today’s world. This is 2026 — not 1946.
Whenever decisions about Africa and the world are on the table, Africa must be at the table.
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Zimbabwe on a New Staff-Monitored Program imf.org/en/news/articl…
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Diplomacy is important for peace, security, and prosperity in the Netherlands, Europe, and the world.
Yesterday, I spoke with students from
Wageningen University @WUR about the importance of diplomacy and the work of Dutch diplomats.
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Our Ambassador @MVerwijk clocked out of the Embassy for the last time today as her tour of duty as Dutch Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi is complete.
For 4.5 years Ambassador Margret has led our team with passion, integrity and kindness. She has pushed through big results across our work and built us up as individuals and a team.🧡
We wish you all the best as you start your next chapter dear Margret. Fambai zvakanaka.🇿🇼🛫🇳🇱
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Ambassador Verwijk spoke on the improved relations between Zimbabwe and the Netherlands.
"Relations have really evolved. At the beginning of my stay I was asked to work especially on increasing bilateral trade. We managed to double trade between the Netherlands and Zimbabwe."
She added that the Dutch people loved horticultural produce that ended up in their supermarkets.
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I'm sad to be leaving 🇿🇼 but excited for the next chapter. It's bittersweet to say goodbye to you all, but I hope we can all stay in touch! 🙏🙏
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