Government has commended the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and One Life Communications and Events Company for successfully hosting the first ever virtual Import and Export Conference and Exhibition (IMPEX), under the theme ‘Connecting Africa through Trade and E-commerce’.

The Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry has continued to engage the various players in the manufacturing sector to understand the challenges they are experiencing, and to also ascertain the opportunities available in the sector. A combined team of the Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Mr. Christopher Yaluma, the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Acting Director General Mr. Mukula Makasa, other senior staff from the ministry and representatives from the statutory bodies under the ministry toured Zambeef Kalundu and Huntley farms in Chisamba in order to establish the scenario on the ground.

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Development Bank of Zambia (DBZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the growth of local enterprises through enhanced collaboration that will facilitate access to tailor made finance and business support services.

The Botswana - Zambia Virtual Trade and Investment Promotion Mission which ended on 3rd September 2020 is expected to increase the trade volumes and investment prospects between Zambia and Botswana.

The Zambia Development Agency has encouraged the nation to consider venturing into avocado farming as it poses great market opportunities both locally and internationally.

Government Geared to Support Growth of Local Enterprises Government has embarked on an aggressive industrial tour of the manufacturing sector to get a sense of how the sector is performing, the opportunities and challenges.