Lying dormant until triggered by a victim and intended to incapacitate, landmines maim civilians and render vast tracks of land unusable. Mines and unexploded ordnance leave a terrible legacy of war, long after the guns have fallen silent. Hidden from sight, they continue to kill and injure innocent civilians going about their daily lives, especially …
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Op-ed by Ambassador Brian A. Nichols first published in the The Standard on January 31, 2021 Harare- February 1, 2021- In the midst of a raging pandemic and the aftermath of violent protests, Americans gathered virtually on January 20 to witness a national tradition: the peaceful transfer of power between presidents. Along with global citizens around …
Read More» Op-ed by Ambassador Brian A. Nichols first published in the Newsday on October 29, 2020 Harare- November 10, 2020-The Zimbabwean government announced on September 8th a mining ban in all national parks – reversing a decision to permit Chinese firms to explore for coal in the world-famous Hwange National Park. This was a wise decision for …
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Harare, July 6, 2020 – The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide $60.55 million toward the World Food Programme’s (WFP) 2020/21 Lean Season Food Assistance program in Zimbabwe. The lean season assistance will begin in August and will feed nearly one million people during the peak of the season, …
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Harare, June 16 2020– The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has committed an additional $10 million in response to COVID-19. The funds will go to the World Food Programme (WFP) for humanitarian assistance for nearly 100,000 vulnerable people in eight urban areas. With this additional funding, U.S. assistance to …
Read More» Public Affairs Section United States Embassy TRANSCRIPT: Ambassador Nichols interview with ZiFM Stereo on U.S. COVID-19 Response in Zimbabwe ( April 29, 2020) START: Martha Mamombe (Martha): What do you think will be the impact of the coronavirus on how people travel and socialize? Can we expect life to go back to normal at some …
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Harare, March 13, 2020- United States Ambassador Brian A. Nichols honored 96 Zimbabwean women who completed three months of business skills and entrepreneurship training under the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). The graduates are now eligible to compete for seed money to start or grow their businesses. Congratulating the winners, Ambassador Nichols said promoting the …
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Harare, March 4, 2020: The United States Embassy celebrated the close of African American History Month with a special screening of Marshall, a biographical legal drama about the early career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.
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Public Affairs Section United States Embassy Harare Transcript: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols Facebook Live Interview with Tell Zim News Masvingo China Gumiguru 23; 8.09 am Theresa Takafuma (Theresa): Mangwanani akanaka kwamuri mose. Tinokugashirai paTell Zim Live Talk. Ini, Theresa Takafuma, mupepeti weTech and Innovations kuTell Zim News, ndiri pano ndakagara naVaBrian Nichols, vanova mumiririri mukuru weUnited States of …
Read More» Uhlangothi lozomphakathi(Public Affairs Section) Indlu yabaMmeli beMelika, eHarare(United States Embassy Harare) Okubhaliweyo kuthethwe kokunye (Transcript): Mmeli (Ambassador) Brian A. Nichols ingxoxo kaFacebook ( Facebook Live Interview ) leTell Zim Masvingo Olwesine 23 Mfumfu; 8.09 ekuseni Theresa Takafuma (Theresa): Livuka njani lonke. Ngiyalamukela kuhlelo lwethu lweTell Zim Live Talk. Ngingu Theresa Takafuma, umhleli wezindaba zeTech and Innovations zeTell Zim, olapha …
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Harare: February 5, 2020- Ambassador Brian A. Nichols hosted a Women in Business Networking to discuss the Zimbabwean business environment and its present and future prospects. The discussions focused on understanding how women in business can better contribute towards a self reliant and prosperous Zimbabwe. # # #
Read More» Oped- The United States meets immediate food needs of more than one million Zimbabweans Harare: January 31, 2020- Zimbabwe’s food security situation is growing ever more precarious as millions of Zimbabweans require food assistance. The United States Government is committed to helping Zimbabweans face this challenge. As part of this commitment, the United States is meeting …
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Transcript (SHONA): Ambassador Brian A. Nichols interview with Trevor Ncube Watch this interview on YouTube (Posted Monday, October 21, 2019). START: Trevor Ncube: Makadii Zimbabwe, Africa nepasi rose, Tinokugamuchirai pano pachirongwa che In Conversation with Trevor inotsigirwa neTitan Law. Tinokurukura nyaya zhinji nedzine udzamu dzakasiyana siyana. Nhasi ndirikukurukura nemumiririri we United States mu Zimbabwe, va Brian. A. Nichols. Trevor Ncube: …
Read More» Transcript (NDEBELE): Ambassador Brian A. Nichols interview with Trevor Ncube Watch this interview on YouTube (Posted Monday, October 21, 2019). START: Trevor Ncube: Salibonani Zimbabwe, Afrika kanye nomhlaba wonke, siyalamukela kungxoxo loTrevor elethwa kini yiTitan Law. Lapha sixoxa indaba ezikhangela okwedlula okusobala, lendaba ezidla ubhedu. Namhlanje ngixoxa lo mmeli welizwe leMelika eZimbabwe, uBrian A. Nichols. Mmeli Brian A. Nichols wamukelekile …
Read More» Transcript: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols Facebook Live Interview with Tell Zim Masvingo on Thursday October 23rd; 8.09 a.m. Theresa Takafuma (Theresa): Good morning everyone. Welcome to Tell Zim Live Talk. With me, Theresa Takafuma, the Tech and Innovations Editor for Tell Zim News, sitting here with U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ambassador Brian Nichols, where we are going to …
Read More» Public Affairs Section United States Embassy Harare Transcript: Ambassador Brian A. Nichols interview with Trevor Ncube Watch this interview on YouTube (Posted Monday, October 21, 2019). START: Trevor Ncube: Greetings Zimbabwe, Africa and the world, Welcome to In Conversation with Trevor brought to you by Titan Law. I go beyond the headlines and the sensational. Today I’m in conversation with …
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Harare, November 13, 2019: The United States government has provided more than $422,000 (a $50,000 increase from last year) in small grants support to community-based organizations in seven Zimbabwean provinces. Announcing the awards, Ambassador Brian A. Nichols said the funding will assist Zimbabwean communities unlock their potential and improve their economic situation. “The people of …
Read More» Op-ed by Ambassador Brian A. Nichols first published in the Newsday on October 24, 2019 Harare- October 24, 2019– Blessed with abundant mineral resources, rich farmlands, ideal weather, stunning national parks, and a well-educated, industrious people, Zimbabwe should be the economic powerhouse and the breadbasket of southern Africa, and even more popular as a tourist destination and …
Read More» By Ambassador Brian A. Nichols In the late morning of August 1, 2018, I was in President Mnangagwa’s office with then U.S. Senator Jeff Flake, one of the sponsors of the ZDERA amendment, listening to the president’s assessment of Zimbabwe’s Harmonized Elections completed two days before. While the process was not without flaws, election day …
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The Honorable Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Retired Lieutenant General, Dr. Sibusiso B. Moyo; Your Excellencies Fellow Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Honorable Members of Parliament; Representatives of political parties; Your Worships, the Mayors of Harare, Herbert Gomba, and Mutare, Blessing Tandi; Zimbabwean recording artist Buhle; Illustrious Representatives of the Media; …
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Remarks by Ambassador Brian A. Nichols Dedication of the New Embassy Campus Harare, Zimbabwe May 2nd 2019 Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Honorable Cain Mathema, Director of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations Tad Davis, U.S. Department of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Special Advisor to the Minister Ambassador Stuart Comberbach, Ministry …
Read More» By Ambassador Brian A. Nichols On April 3, I gave President Mnangagwa a letter from my government conveying the heartfelt sympathy of the American people for the lives lost in Cyclone Idai. I also announced that the American people had donated $2.6 million in assistance to disaster victims. The United States cares deeply about the …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Brian A. Nichols United Nations Flash Appeal for Humanitarian Assistance Thursday, February 28, 2019; 17:00 Meikles Hotel, Harare Under-Secretary-General, Sir Mark Lowcock United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Bishow Parajuli Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr. Misheck Sibanda Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Mr. Justin Mupamhanga …
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Matobo Hills, December 12, 2018– United States Ambassador Brian A. Nichols participated in a ceremony to launch a publication, documenting Ndebele traditional hut decoration in Matobo Hills. The U.S. embassy is leading efforts to preserve Zimbabwe’s rich cultural heritage and supports preservation of Zimbabwean art as part of expanded engagement between the United States and …
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Harare, November 20, 2018: The United States Embassy marked the 15th anniversary of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) pledging $150 million in annual commitments to Zimbabwe HIV/ AIDS fight as well as announcing new initiatives to reach Zimbabweans with messages to contain the disease. At an event last Friday speakers hailed the …
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Harare, November 21, 2018: In a signing ceremony today with U.S. Ambassador Brian A. Nichols, the United States government provided $370,900 in small grants to community based organizations in nine provinces. Through its small grants program, the U.S. Embassy is awarding grants to 17 organizations in Harare, Midlands, Masvingo, Manicaland, Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, Mashonaland …
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Harare, November 6, 2018: The United States Government, in cooperation with the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMZZ), has awarded a $475,000 grant to the World Monument Fund (WMF) for preservation work at the Great Zimbabwe national monuments. Ambassador Brian A. Nichols signed the grant at a ceremony hosted by the NMMZ at the …
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Harare, October 10, 2018- United States Ambassador Brian Nichols has lauded efforts by the Zimbabwean authorities to curb trafficking in persons and called for stronger partnerships between civil society organizations, law enforcement and the judiciary. One crucial thing that jumps out at me as central to the fight against trafficking is coordination between civil society …
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Harare, September 26, 2018: United States Ambassador Brian Nichols says the United States is counting on Africa’s blossoming youth to solve the day-to-day challenges of the continent whilst developing stronger ties with the United States. “Africa is a continent that has tremendous potential and a very young population,” said Ambassador Nichols in a townhall to …
Read More» The U.S. Embassy in Harare is delighted to welcome the Honorable Brian A. Nichols as the new Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Zimbabwe. Ambassador Nichols presented his credentials to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who officially accepted them today, July 19, 2018. Ambassador Nichols joins the U.S. Mission …
Read More» Harare, June 29 2018- The United States Senate on Thursday confirmed Ambassador-designate Brian Nichols as Ambassador to the Republic of Zimbabwe. The confirmation by the Senate completes the nomination process by the United States government and the top American diplomat will travel to Zimbabwe to start his assignment after presenting credentials to the Zimbabwean President. …
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Harare, June 14 2018- We join others in condemning the murder of two-year-old Professor Lumbe – a senseless and horrific act. We echo the call for the perpetrators to be held accountable. We understand an investigation is ongoing, but should this murder prove to be politically motivated, failure to provide justice for Professor and his …
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Harare, June 8, 2018: Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of African Affairs Matthew T. Harrington is in Zimbabwe on a three-day tour that will enable him to meeting government and nongovernmental players as Zimbabwe prepares for elections July 30. He told the media that the United States is interested in a better relationship with Zimbabwe …
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Harare, June 6, 2018: President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) tested over 100 individuals for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and shared health information with over 1000 community members at the first preparatory tournament for the Homeless World Cup held in Harare’ Hatcliffe township June 2nd. “Statistics received from the International Training and …
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Harare, February 27 2018: The United States government- through the Department of State’s Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (JTIP), is providing funding support to enhance Zimbabwe and the SADC region’s response to trafficking in persons. The funding, reaching just over $2 million, will enable Zimbabwe and the SADC region to start various …
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Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas, Jr. IOM Training on Providing Support to TIP Victims Monday, February 25, 2018 (Holiday Inn, Harare) Officials from the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Officials from the International Organization for Migration Members of the Press (Others for Protocol Order) Good morning to you all. It …
Read More» Rainbow Towers, Harare January 17, 2017 at 12:30pm Dr. David Parirenyatwa, Minister of Health and Child Care Patrick Chinamasa, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Representatives from the Global Fund Distinguished partners All protocols observed Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me to participate in this important event. Sithandekile Chilenje …
Read More» USADF Grants Signing Ceremony Murewa, Mashonaland East Masikati Tatenda ndafara kuvapano. Good afternoon – honorable ministers, members of parliament, government officials, traditional leaders, councilors, district administrators, our distinguished grantee – Heather Chimhoga Orphan Care, LEAD director, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for having me here today. And a very special …
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Harare, October 12, 2017: The United States government, through the United States Africa Development Foundation (USADF), is providing over $150,000 to a child focused community based initiative- Heather Chimoga Orphan Care (HCOC) – in Murehwa, Mashonaland East, to increase poultry productivity that directly supports orphan care. Announcing the new funding at a grant signing ceremony …
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Harare, September 11, 2017: Famous American bishop and author Thomas Dexter Jakes Sr., widely known as T.D. Jakes, concluded his visit to Harare with a meeting with United States Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. on Saturday. He described visit to the southern African country as “a great experience.” “It’s been a great experience,” said Jakes, …
Read More» Remarks Ambassador Thomas at ZIFF/IIFF Screening of Hidden Figures August 30, 2017 Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Thank you all for coming out tonight, and special thanks to Nigel Munyati of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival Trust, and Tsitsi Dangarembga, of the International Images Film Festival for Women, our partners in bringing you tonight’s featured …
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Harare, September 1, 2017: The award winning American film, Hidden Figures, is an affirmation of women’s strength and a symbol of the contribution of minorities in struggles for human emancipation, speakers said at the 19th edition of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF 2017). Hidden Figures tells the story of a team of female African-American …
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Harare, August 25, 2017: Zimbabwean student Ngoni Mugwisi (24) says he is ready to embark on his doctoral studies that will set him on a path to influence the energy spectrum in Africa. “Five years from now I will probably have earned my PhD in electrical engineering from Oxford University,” said Ngoni, a graduate of …
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Our Guest of Honor, the Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Honorable Edgar Mbwembwe; Honorable Judges of the Supreme Court and the High Court; Members of the Diplomatic Corps; Members of Parliament; Permanent Secretaries of the Government of Zimbabwe; and the Acting Mayor of Harare, Councilor Enock Mupamawonde; Ladies and gentlemen, (PAUSE) Welcome! …
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Harare, June 6, 2017: Sixty young Zimbabweans have been selected to participate in the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The young leaders, selected from a pool of over 2,600 applicants from Zimbabwe alone, will join 940 others from across the continent. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. hosted the departing contingent on …
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Harare, May 31, 2017: A United States based college musical ensemble, Gonzaga University Chamber Chorus, concluded a two week visit to Zambia and Zimbabwe on Tuesday. The 28 member ensemble comprised of students studying in various academic and professional fields held seminars and workshops with high schools, colleges and prominent choral groups in the two …
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Harare, May 10th 2017: The United States Ambassador says his country will maintain, and even increase, HIV funding levels in Zimbabwe despite a change in administration. “We are very heartened that our Congress just passed the budget within the last few days and our President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding is remaining constant. …
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By Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. Harare, May 5 2017- I want to congratulate all students in Zimbabwe who have received offers of admission from one or more of the over 4,500 accredited institutions of higher learning in the United States. Graduates of U.S. universities have gone on to become leaders and innovators in many fields …
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Washington, April 21, 2017: United States Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. says the future of Zimbabwe is bright and his country will continue with the commitments it made to Zimbabwe since the country gained its independence in 1980. The U.S. diplomat was one of the panel members along with U.S. based Zimbabwean political science and …
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Harare, April 12, 2017: Ahead of Zimbabwe’s independence on April 18th, Ambassador Harry Thomas Jnr will on Thursday April 13th (4 pm Zimbabwe time) participate in a panel discussion on the future of Zimbabwe. The discussion is organized by VOA Africa Division and will be moderated by veteran journalist Blessing Zulu. Ambassador Thomas Jr. started …
Read More» Public Affairs Section United States Embassy Harare TRANSCRIPT: U.S. Ambassador visits Musasa Project March 2nd 2017: Ahead of International Women’s Day (March 8th), the United States ambassador, Harry K. Thomas Jr., visited Musasa to view first hand some of the initiatives that have been undertaken with this government’s support as well as to underscore the …
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This is an important visit for me personally and for our Embassy. March is Women’s History Month and March 8th is International Women’s Day. This year’s theme, “Be Bold for Change,” calls on individuals and communities to help forge a better and more inclusive gender-equal world. That world simply is not possible where Gender Based …
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Harare, February 24, 2017: In 1931, American writer and historian James Truslow Adams said the American dream envisaged a life “better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement regardless of social class or circumstances of birth.” Many continue to cast doubt about the possibility of this reality …
Read More» Harare, February 1, 2017 Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, members of the Diplomatic Corps and dear friends. Thank you so much for joining us here today. Please welcome our guest of honor Thomas Hastings, who is the State Department’s Deputy Director for Southern Africa. We are also announcing that the US will provide …
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American photographer Jhenny Morales Evans and Philipino fashion designer John Ablaza visited Zimbabwe in 2016 where they conducted workshops for local designers and models. Along with Mithi Aquino Thomas, wife to Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. they have taken some of this work to America’s fashion capital as part of earlier commitment to improve the …
Read More» Thank you for joining us today to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS-Free, Mentored and Safe (DREAMS) Initiative! It is the perfect time to celebrate this important initiative – in the middle of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence and having just commemorated World AIDS Day.
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Harry Thomas World AIDS Day 2016 December 1, 2016 Mbizo Stadium, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe The Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Honorable Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Honorable Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. David Parirenyatwa Honorable Minister of State for Midlands Province, Honorable Jason Machaya and other Honorable …
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Harare, December 5 2016: The United States Embassy is providing $265,000 is small grants to community organizations in nine provinces, Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. announced on Monday. “I am delighted to announce that my Embassy is giving $265,000 in small grants to communities in nine provinces to celebrate their commitment to changing lives,” said Ambassador …
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Harare, November 19, 2016: The United States notes with concern reports of the abduction, assault, and harassment of civil society leaders ahead of Friday’s scheduled demonstrations. We urge the Zimbabwe government to investigate these crimes and ensure adequate protection of individuals peacefully exercising their constitutionally guaranteed rights to freedom of expression. U.S. Ambassador Harry K. …
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Harare, November 15, 2016 – The number of Zimbabwean students studying in the United States increased by 4 per cent to 1,295 students in the 2015-16 academic year, according to the 2016 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. The figure means that Zimbabwe remains the 6th leading country of origin of students from sub …
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Harare, October 28, 2016: Award winning investigative journalist, Elias Mambo, will this week travel to the United States to cover the final stages going into that country’s election. The tour, facilitated by the United States based Foreign Press Centers will enable Mambo, a senior reporter with the Zimbabwe Independent newspaper to cover the final stretch …
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Harare, October 6, 2016: The United States is dedicating ‘USA Night’ (Friday October 7th 2016) at this year’s edition of the Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) to singer and song writer Prince Rogers Nelson. One of the United States’ two entries to the revitalized Festival is a feature film Purple Rain starring Prince which will …
Read More» Harare, September 8, 2016: United States Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. says the partnership between his government and Zimbabwean institutions has laid the foundation for transparent, accountable and evidence based policy-making that will unlock Zimbabwe’s economic potential. “Since 2011, the USAID-Strategic Economic Research and Analysis (USAID- SERA) program has partnered with a number of Zimbabwean institutions to …
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Harare, August 1, 2016: United States colleges and universities are providing $7 million in scholarships to deserving Zimbabwean students this year, United States Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr. revealed on Saturday. “This year we are very pleased that $7 million in scholarships were awarded to Zimbabwean students to study in the United States and we hope …
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