Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱

We are the Netherlands Embassy to Zimbabwe, Zambia & Malawi.
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[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

📸 Ambassador van Eeuwen paid a courtesy call to 🇿🇼 Minister of Finance Prof @MthuliNcube01.

A positive first exchange touching on the strong Dutch-Zim economic ties, continued macroeconomic stability, BIPPA farmer compensation, arrears clearance and the ongoing IMF SMP. 📊

And of course our partnerships in the horticulture and water sectors. 🌱🇳🇱🤝🇿🇼

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

🌟Our warm thanks to our partners in the 'HIV Knows no Borders' programme for an informative and inspiring visit to Beitbridge, led by @IOMZimbabwe with @SaveChildrenZIM, @FamilysupportZ and @youngafricazw.

Through the #Dutch regional HIV/SRHR programme run from Maputo, The Netherlands has provided 24.5 million euro to 'HIV Knows no Borders'. This partnership is active in 6 countries, focused on border towns where HIV prevention is more challenging given dynamics of migration, travel, and cross border trade that strains local health services and hampers consistent testing, prevention, information sharing and treatment services. 🌍🧑‍⚕️

Beitbridge district has a population of around 150.000 people, but more than 4 million documented travelers pass through annually, and many more undocumented. This contributes to Beitbridge having among the highest #HIV rates in Zimbabwe.

Ambassador Matthijs van Eeuwen and health focal person Gaudencia Muzambi visited project sites where our partners are working closely with local traditional and religious leaders, youth and communities, to empower especially young people with critical information on sexual health, health services and referrals. #Youth change agents are leading the way: driving outreach and messaging in an area where 72% of the people are under 35. 🎗️

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

⚠️Out of Office Notice:

🇳🇱 The Netherlands Embassy is closed on Monday 25 May for the Africa Day holiday.

✅ We reopen on Tuesday 26 May.

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

🏳️‍🌈Today we fly the rainbow flag to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia. The Netherlands stands for equal rights for all LGBTIQ+ persons, at home and worldwide.

#IDAHOBIT #LoveisLove #HumanRights

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

Luxaflor Roses is a major Dutch-owned flower producer, exporting from Zimbabwe to Europe through the Netherlands. 🇿🇼🇳🇱🇪🇺

Meeting European standards such as Fair Trade underpins market access, while ensuring decent employment and skills training in modern agriculture to more than 250 workers. All this while consistently
adding to Zimbabwe's export earnings.📈

Ambassador van Eeuwen enjoyed a learning visit to the farm led by general manager Roelof Nugteren. Roelof also shares his expertise as a judge on the latest season of Eagle's Nest by @ZimTradeAlerts available on YouTube.📺

The flowers were looking good, though not yet in bloom. They will show their bright colours when they get to Europe... the perfect way to say congratulations! I love you! or... I'm sorry! 💐

[EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 @euinzim]

🇪🇺 Europe Day 2026 in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

The EU in Zimbabwe celebrated #EuropeDay together with the Guest of Honour, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Hon. Dr. Frederick Shava, alongside EU Ambassadors, Honorary Consuls, partners, and friends of the EU.

In her remarks, 🇪🇺EU Ambassador H.E. @HagemannKatrin reaffirmed the EU’s commitment to partnership with Zimbabwe—grounded in mutual respect, dialogue, and shared ambition.

Together as #TeamEurope, we celebrate unity in diversity and continue working towards a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous future. 🇪🇺🤝🇿🇼

More to come from this year's #EuropeDay celebration!
#EUinZim🇪🇺🇿🇼

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

📸 Thanks to our partner BirdLife Zimbabwe for an informative walk at Monavale wetland with Ambassador van Eeuwen. Monavale is considered a wetland of international importance and is one of 7 listed Ramsar wetlands in Zimbabwe.🌱🦋

Wetlands are essential to Harare’s water security but in Zimbabwe and around the world they are threatened by construction, agriculture, and mining.

Raising awareness, strengthening policy, and mobilising communities to restore and manage wetlands are essential steps for a water-secure future. 🚰

We are proud to support these efforts in Zimbabwe at a time when Zimbabwe holds the presidency of the Ramsar COP15 and chairs the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands Standing Committee, showing global leadership! 🇿🇼

[EU Delegation to Zimbabwe 🇪🇺 @euinzim]

What is 🇪🇺Europe Day?
A celebration of unity, peace, and partnership—marked every 9 May across the world.
As we prepare to celebrate #EuropeDay 2026 alongside #TeamEurope, learn more about the significance of this day being celebrated by Delegations around the🌍👇
https://t.co/LEaBktmBS0

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

🔎🇳🇱Are you a Dutch company or person doing business in Zimbabwe, Zambia, or Malawi? 🇿🇼🇿🇲🇲🇼

Let's connect!🤝

The Netherlands Embassy brings Dutch companies together to explore opportunities, share updates, and build partnerships with Dutch business networks across the region. 🧑‍💼🌍

📲Email our economic affairs officer Emma Musoko at [email protected] to learn more.

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

Thanks to Mr. Chetan Gopal of Bull Red Distribution for sharing the success story of Heineken in Zimbabwe with Ambassador van Eeuwen.🤝

Good to learn about this international partnership linking markets and creating jobs through trade and distribution of an iconic Dutch brand.

BRD also supplied our King's Day with this key ingredient for a Dutch celebration. Cheers/Proost! 🇳🇱🍻🇿🇼

[ZBC News @ZBCNewsonline]

ZIMBABWE is deepening engagement with the European Union across trade, culture, agriculture, and gender equality, as diplomats signal growing interest in expanding cooperation.

https://t.co/fB6j8ygiCf

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

📺 Exciting news! The new season of Eagles Nest Agri Challenge is almost here...🎬

As sponsors, we got an early look at Episode 1 during a team watch party, and we’re hooked!👀

It’s a brilliant showcase of Zimbabwe’s innovation, talent, and the energy young people are bringing to building businesses and growing trade.

👏 Big shoutout to our partners @ZimTradeAlerts, the judges, and all the contestants for putting together a top-quality show. It’s not just a boost for the entrepreneurs involved, it’s going to inspire and inform other agri-entrepreneurs too.

📲Watch the trailer now, and subscribe to ZimTrade on YouTube so you don’t miss an episode!👇
🔔https://t.co/VqnT1Vyoua

[ZimTrade @ZimTradeAlerts]

DID YOU KNOW....
We have a new season of #EaglesNest #AgriChallenge coming? You don't want to miss it!
Watch the trailer now and subscribe! @NLinZimbabwe
https://t.co/qhWrDgZ79C

[Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 @DutchMFA]

On May 4th, the Netherlands commemorates all victims of war. We remember all – civilians and soldiers – who have been killed in the Kingdom of the Netherlands or anywhere in the world in war situations or during peacekeeping operations since the outbreak of the Second World War.

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

⚠️The Embassy will be closed on Tuesday 5 May for the Liberation Day holiday in the Netherlands. 🇳🇱

✅We will reopen on Wednesday 6 May.

📲For consular emergencies call [phone]

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

@t_bengz1 @euinzim @HagemannKatrin @AristildeCanada @DutchMFA Thank you for celebrating with us!

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

🎶 We’re still buzzing after a fantastic #KingsDay celebration in Harare.🇳🇱👑🇿🇼

It was a true reflection of the strong and vibrant ties between Zimbabwe and the Netherlands.🤝

A heartfelt thank you to our Guest of Honour, Honourable Minister Dr. Shava, the Dzikwa Trust Choir, Jabavu Band, our sponsors, and all guests who joined our special occasion.🧡🎉

[Dutch Embassy Harare 🇳🇱 @NLinZimbabwe]

Ambassador Matthijs van Eeuwen has presented his credentials to H.E. President Mnangagwa at State House in Harare. 🇳🇱🤝🇿🇼

Discussions focused on strengthening and diversifying trade and investment, building on long-standing ties and leveraging the Netherlands’ position as a gateway to Europe. 🇪🇺

With this, Ambassador van Eeuwen officially begins his posting in Zimbabwe and hits the ground running as he hosts the annual King's Day celebrations later today.