Embassy

Official diplomatic services.

The Zimbabwe Embassy in Paris is accredited to France, Portugal, Spain and The Vatican City State. The Embassy is also Zimbabwe’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). The Embassy, as the official representative of the Government of Zimbabwe in France is charged with the important task of promoting, protecting and safeguarding the national interests, image and influence of the Republic of Zimbabwe in France, Portugal, Spain and The Vatican, as well as at UNESCO and the UNWTO. The Embassy also aims to protect the interests and safety of Zimbabwean nationals in its countries of accreditation.

The Ambassador

Representing Zimbabwe with pride and dedication.

Ambassador of Zimbabwe to France, Spain, Portugal and The Vatican; Permanent Representative of Zimbabwe to UNESCO; and to the UNWTO

Ambassador Sekai Nzenza trained as a clinical registered nurse in Zimbabwe and moved to the United Kingdom, where she graduated in pediatric nursing. She then moved to Australia, where she studied at the University of Melbourne graduating with a PhD in International Relations. She joined World Vision Australia and worked in remote communities as a program officer managing Aboriginal health.

After several years working in health, development and relief programs in Australia, Tanzania, Rwanda and Sri-Lanka, Ambassador Sekai Nzenza was seconded to the World Vision International head office in California, where she was part of the team responsible for developing a global strategy implemented in 98 countries. She led the governance and change management processes in East and Southern Africa.

Ambassador Nzenza, passionate about rural community development, returned to Zimbabwe 10 years ago and founded the Simukai Project, a rural community-based organization focused on primary health care and food security. For four years she worked as Managing Director for Amatheon Agri Zimbabwe; a subsidiary of Amatheon Holdings, a German Agribusiness and farming company developing and operating businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa.

She was appointed Zimbabwe’s Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare from September 2018 to November 2019 and as the Minister of Industry and Commerce from 2019. Ambassador Nzenza is also an author who is driven to write about peace, love, the family and the search for a spiritual balance in a rapidly changing world.

The Ambassador's Message

A warm welcome and vision for our shared journey.

Welcome to the official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe in Paris, France. It is my hope that through this website you will gain a deeper knowledge about Zimbabwe and the services provided by the Embassy. Zimbabwe and France established diplomatic relations in 1981 and relations between the two countries remain warm and cordial. One of the Embassy’s chief goals is to further promote and strengthen bilateral political and socio-economic relations between Zimbabwe and France as well as with the other countries to which the Embassy is accredited. Besides France, the Embassy is also accredited to Portugal, Spain and the Vatican City State. It is also a multilateral station representing Zimbabwe’s interests at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

The Second Republic, in its Vision 2030, aims to develop Zimbabwe and attain Upper Middle-Income status by 2030. As part of efforts to achieve this Vision, the Government of Zimbabwe has and continues to proclaim that ZIMBABWE IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS. Testament to this, the country has implemented a number of reforms to improve the ease of doing business. The Embassy calls upon all investors, traders and business entities from across the world to take up the trade and investment opportunities offered by Zimbabwe for mutual benefit. Zimbabwe is also OPEN to receive all visitors and/or tourists to experience the beauty and hospitality of our great nation.

As Zimbabwe strives to achieve Vision 2030, no one and no place should be left behind. In this respect, the Government invites its 11th Province, the Zimbabwean Diaspora, to participate fully in the development of our country. We therefore invite the Diaspora to take advantage of investment opportunities being created at home.

Last but not least, the Embassy also strives to provide the best consular services to all Zimbabweans and foreigners in the countries of accreditation.

I look forward to active interactions and deliberations with all stakeholders who may wish to pursue economic and business interests in Zimbabwe.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions, ideas and suggestions, or even just to visit. Your comments and advice are most welcome.

I thank you!