Zambia (Republic of)
History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations
History of
Relations
Formal relations were established in May 1992 with
the opening of Representative Offices. South Africa opened its office in Lusaka
in October 1992, while Zambia reciprocated in June 1993. Full diplomatic relations
were established on 10 May 1994. Upon South Africa's return to the Commonwealth,
relations with Zambia have been conducted at the level of High Commission.
Diplomatic
Representation
South African Representation in Zambia
H E Mr G N Twala
High Commissioner Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary
South
African High Commission
Republic of Zambia Representation
in South Africa
H E Major General J Miti
High Commissioner Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary
High Commission
of the Republic of Zambia
Travel
Info
Visa Requirements for South Africans
For more information
contact the Zambian High Commission in Pretoria.
Health Requirements
Zambia
is a malaria risk area and it is recommended that the necessary precautionary
measures be taken before departure. Immunisation against hepatitis A and hepatitis
B is recommended. Vaccination against yellow fever is
no longer needed for Zambia as confirmed by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
For
further information go to Travelers' Health.
Climate Info
In general,
Zambia has high humidity levels. The summer season lasts from September to March,
with temperatures reaching up to forty (40) degrees C. The rainy season usually
lasts from December to March while the winters last from May to July with daily
temperatures as low as eighteen (18) degrees C.
For up-to-date weather information
click here.
Currency Info
The monetary
unit is the Zambian Kwacha (ZMK), which is divided into 100 ngwee.
For current
exchange rates click here.
State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings
No Information
Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Info
For current information on trade statistics between
South Africa and Zambia, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa.
Interest
Groups and Information
No Information
