NEWLY-APPOINTED US Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales says the smooth and peaceful transition of power in last year’s general election has made Zambia a model for others around the world. And Ambassador Gonzales says the US government is honoured to partner with, invest in and learn from Zambia’s successes. Meanwhile, President Hichilema says his administration wants to cooperate with the US government in ensuring that the fight against corruption remains a cornerstone of what it does. Speaking when he presented his credentials to the President, Friday, Ambassador Gonzales reaffirmed his government’s commitment to supporting Zambia’s democratic governance. “As you are aware, it has been nearly three years since the United States has had a resident ambassador in Zambia. I thank...

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