The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development Permanent Secretary, Subeta Mutelo, is leading a delegation of government officials and private sector representatives on a Trade Mission to Luanda, Angola. Facilitated by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and supported by the Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation Project, the mission has mobilised 20 Zambian businesses to explore […]
At the Inaugural Invest Zambia International Conference (IZIC) 2025, Zambia and China reaffirmed their commitment to building a resilient, high-quality partnership anchored on mutual benefit and sustainable development. A major milestone was achieved through signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across key sectors. These partnerships mark a new chapter of mutual growth, technology transfer, […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has recorded business deals and transactions amounting to USD30.1 million following the successful Trade Mission to the Republic of Angola. The deals were secured by 20 Zambian companies that participated in the Trade Mission held from 24th to 26th July 2025 in Luanda, on the sidelines of the 40th edition […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Impero Presa Investment L.L.C., an Emirati-Italian Investment and Project Management Group with operations in the United Arab Emirates, Italy, and across Africa. The company has diverse investments spanning Mining, Oil and Gas, Energy Solutions, Logistics, and Construction. […]
“We are encouraging Zambian companies, whether large corporations or medium-sized businesses, to seize this opportunity to showcase their potential, engage with global capital institutions and explore synergies with international players who are eager to invest in Zambia.”
Zanaco has applauded the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) for conceptualizing and organizing the inaugural Invest Zambia International Conference (IZIC) 2025. Speaking during the handover of a K500,000 cheque in support of the event, Zanaco Chief Executive Officer, Mukwandi Chibesakunda, described the initiative as a bold and visionary step towards positioning Zambia as a competitive and […]
The Agency is targeting 50 export-ready Zambian companies to be part of the trade mission.
Lusaka, 5th June, 2025 – The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is proud to announce Zambia’s participation in the upcoming Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) 2025, scheduled to take place from 4th to 10th September 2025 in Algiers, Algeria. This marks Zambia’s fourth appearance at the prestigious trade event, following successful participation in 2018, 2021 and 2023. […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has applauded the reopening of the Mulungushi Textiles in Kabwe district which has been abandoned for over 30 years. ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa said the Agency is proud to have been part of the process in revitalising Mulungushi Textiles. Mr. Halwampa said ZDA issued Mulungushi Textiles an investment licence […]
With US$40 billion in Investment Committed last year, Zambia is Well and Truly Back in Business, argues Albert Halwampa, Director General of the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Three years ago this month, thousands of Zambians flocked into Lusaka’s National Heroes Stadium to celebrate the inauguration of President Hakainde Hichilema, whose landslide election victory had been built […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI), established under the ZDA Act No. 17 of 2022.
The ZDA draws its mandate from the Investment, Trade and Business Development (ITBD) Act No. 18
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