Welcome to Germany!
In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. This makes Germany one of the most popular countries in which to study, as well as a site for state-of-the art research and patent development. With its high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience.
Germany has something for everyone, so why not pay us a visit?
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3rd Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Sub Sahara Africa held in Berlin
20 diplomats from Sub Sahara Africa took part in a six week long intensive Executive Seminar held in the German Foreign Office in Berlin. One of the participants was Zimbabwean Diplomat Webster Chiyangwa who received his certificate from German Minister of State Cornelia Pieper on 26 November 2009.
Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Westerwelle received Zimbabwean Human Rights Activist Jestina Mukoko
Zimbabwean Human Rights Activist Jestina Mukoko was awarded the Human Rights Prize of the City of Weimar on 10 December 2009. Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Westerwelle expressed his admiration for Mukoko's work and courage. Jestina Mukoko is director of the "Zimbabwe Peace Project" which works towards a democratic society in Zimbabwe based on the rule of law.
Competition and Exhibition "Walls" to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
The German Embassy together with Delta Gallery Harare launched an art competition "Walls" to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall.
German National Day in Harare
On 2 October 2009, Ambassador Dr. Albrecht Conze hosted a reception on the occasion of the German National Day.
Here you can find the Ambassador's speech:
Aktion Afrika
"Aktion Afrika" is the name of a programme with which Germany intends to further develop its partnership with Africa, starting this year. Germany will be investing a total of 20 million euros in cultural exchange projects and programmes in 2008 to ensure even closer cooperation with African countries in the future. With this initiative Germany is consolidating its political commitment to its neighbouring continent and demonstrating that Africa has a special role to play for Germany.
German Information Centre Pretoria brings Germany to Africa
Meet modern Germany, be informed and enjoy stories about Germany and Africa. The German Information Centre Pretoria (GIC) is online under www.germanyandafrica.diplo.de. To stay updated you can subscribe to the GIC RSS-feeds or the newsletter or join the GIC fans on Facebook.
The New World of the Media
350 daily newspapers, 2,130 periodicals, countless online media, bloggers, millions of active Internet users: Germany is one of the countries with the highest media density and the greatest press diversity in the world. We present a special feature on the structures and scope of the media in Germany. Additionally: an interview with trend researcher Matthias Horx about the future of the media.
Deutschland - Portal
Sign and Sight offers free access to daily reviews of Germany's cultural press, translations of keynote articles and reviews of the season's best publications.
Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Westerwelle received Zimbabwean Human Rights Activist Jestina Mukoko
Zimbabwean Human Rights Activist Jestina Mukoko was awarded the Human Rights Prize of the City of Weimar on 10 December 2009. Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Westerwelle expressed his admiration for Mukoko's work and courage. Jestina Mukoko is director of the "Zimbabwe Peace Project" which works towards a democratic society in Zimbabwe based on the rule of law.
Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Westerwelle received Zimbabwean Human Rights Activist Jestina Mukoko
Zimbabwean Human Rights Activist Jestina Mukoko was awarded the Human Rights Prize of the City of Weimar on 10 December 2009. Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Westerwelle expressed his admiration for Mukoko's work and courage. Jestina Mukoko is director of the "Zimbabwe Peace Project" which works towards a democratic society in Zimbabwe based on the rule of law.
