Category: Zambia

Independence Stadium was opened in 1964 in Lusaka, Zambia. On midnight of 23 October 1964, the stadium was host to Independence celebrations where the green, red, orange and black flag with a fish eagle, designed by Gabriel Ellison, was hoisted at 12.01am on 24 October 1964 to the national anthem…

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 1st Anniversary of Independence – 6d Independence Stadium

The State House (also known as Government House) is located in Lusaka and was opened in 1935 as the official residence of the Governor of Northern Rhodesia. The building was designed by renowned British architect Sir Walcot who famous for designing government buildings in South Africa. The building was funded…

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 1st Anniversary of Independence – 3d State House

During the Independence Ceremony in Lusaka on 24th October, 1964, the President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Kuanda, said: “The task before us in building our new nation is formidable and I shall need the support of you, the people of Zambia, if I am to succeed.” The People…

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 1st Anniversary of Independence

Monterey Printing and Packaging Ltd opened in 1964 and was located in Skyways, Ndola. A second office was later opened in Kitwe. The business was a letterpress and lithographic printer, and manufacturer of paper and cardboard products. By 1974, it was the largest manufacturer of packaging products. The business was…

View More Zambia Philately: Monterey Printing & Packaging Ltd

The United Nations (UN) is an intergovernmental organization aiming to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international cooperation, and be a centre for harmonizing the actions of nations. The UN was established after World War II with the aim of preventing future wars, succeeding the…

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 20th Anniversary of the United Nations

This stamp issue depicted the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) emblem and symbols. Details Designer:  Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Gold), 1A (Grey) Sheet: R12 x 5 Quantity: Cylinder Numbers

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 ITU Centenary (1865-1965) – 2/6d ITU Emblem & Symbols

This stamp issue depicted the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) emblem and symbols. Details Designer:  Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Gold), 1A (Purple) Sheet: R12 x 5 Quantity: Cylinder Numbers

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 ITU Centenary (1865-1965) – 6d ITU Emblem & Symbols

The creation of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) resulted from the joining of the Conventions of the International Telegraph Union (created in 1865) and the International Radiotelegraph Union (created in 1906) at Madrid in 1932. In 1947 at Atlantic City the ITU entered into an agreement with the United Nations…

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 International Telecommunication Union Centenary (1865-1965)

The stamp features the International Co-operation Year symbol with ‘Peace and Progress through Co-operation.’ Details Designer:  Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Gold), 1A (Ultramarine) Sheet: R12 x 5 Quantity: Cylinder Numbers Sheet Numbers

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 International Co-operation Year – 1/3d ICY Emblem

The stamp features the International Co-operation Year symbol with ‘Peace and Progress through Co-operation.’ Details Designer:  Printer: Harrison & Sons Ltd. Process: Photogravure Paper:  Watermark: None Perf: 14.5 (comb) Cylinders: 1A (Gold), 1A (Turquoise) Sheet: R12 x 5 Quantity: Cylinder Numbers

View More Zambia Philately: 1965 International Co-operation Year – 3d ICY Emblem