The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Director General, Albert Halwampa recently made a presentation on emerging investment opportunities in Zambia to a high ranking business delegation that accompanied the German Federal President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier on a state visit to Zambia. Mr. Halwampa highlighted opportunities in the priority sectors including manufacturing with special reference to the […]
The Zambia Trade Mission to Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), led by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) was jointly officially opened yesterday by the Minister of Economy and Trade for Katanga Province, Ms. Kanyeba Munanga Celine and Acting Permanent Secretary-Investments and Industrialiasation, Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry, Zambia Mrs Nalituba C. Mwale. Officiating […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) in partnership with Absa Bank Zambia are leading a delegation of 42 enterprises to Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a solo trade mission scheduled take place from 25th to 27th October 2023. The goal of the mission is to increase trade flows from Zambia into Congo […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has launched its 2022-2026 Strategic Plan at an event held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Kenneth Kaunda Wing in Lusaka. Speaking at the launch ceremony ZDA Board Chairperson Prof Biemba Maliti, who was flanked by the Director General Mr. Albert Halwampa, expressed happiness at the occasion which he said sets […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) participated at the just ended United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UCTAD) 8th World Investment Forum (WIF) held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 16-20th October 2023, under the theme investing in Sustainable Development. The ZDA delegation, led by the Director Investments, Mr. Chimuka Nketani, showcased Zambia’s investment […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) met with a delegation from the office of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Government of Jiangxi Province in China. The delegation was accompanied by officials from the China Jiangxi International Economic and Technical Cooperation. The delegation was led by the Deputy Director General, Mr. Ma Jian, of the State-Owned Assets […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) received a delegation of thirty (30) investors who are managing different businesses in the United Arabs Emirates (UAE). The delegation leader Mr. Faisal Seyd said the team’s visit to Zambia was intended to explore investment opportunities in the country in response to the well-publicized investment environment in the country. The […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) applauds Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic of Zambia on investment achievements attained in the first two years in office that has risen from US$3.31 in 2021 to about US$37 billion in 2023. From August 2021 to August 2023, Zambia experienced unprecedented […]
Lusaka, 9th August 2023 – The Israel- Zambia Business Forum recently organised by the Zambia Development Agency and the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jerusalem, has generated deals worth over US$800 million. The forum was held on the side lines of the State visit by His Excellency Mr Hakainde Hichilema President of the Republic […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is exhibiting at the 95th Agricultural and Commercial Show being held under the theme ‘Inclusive Economic Transformation’. In line with the theme of the show, ZDA facilitates for “Inclusive Economic Transformation” by promoting economic growth and development for all players in business. The Agency services businesses of all sizes, including […]
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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