THE Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has recorded export deals worth US$ 11 million and trade leads worth approximately US$ 46.9 million from the just ended Zambia-Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) Trade Mission.
Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo – MINISTRY of Commerce, Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary Mushuma Mulenga has assured importers and exporters from Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) of a safe and conducive trade environment between the two countries.
The Zambian companies will participate in Business to Business Meetings with buyers from DR CONGO through a well-coordinated match making process based on company profiles.
MINISTER of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga has described the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) as the Engine of the Zambian economy.
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Zambia China Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone (ZCCZ), China Commodities City Overseas Investment (CCCI) and the Belt and Road Joint Research Centre (BRJRC) of the University of Zambia to create the Zambia China Cross-Border E-Commerce Industrial Park.
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) for the development of a Business Directory.
Zebra Manufacturing Zambia Limited, an Eritrean owned company is constructing a US$60 Million luxury five star hotel that will create up to 250 direct jobs and 700 indirect jobs for Zambians during the construction phase.
The reduction in the NTEs has been attributed to the economic recession induced by the Covid-19 pandemic at global level that reduced demand, disruptions of the supply chain and closure of markets due to lockdowns and movement restrictions in both the local and international markets.
………..The partnership will present an opportunity for Zambian companies to collaborate with Italian companies on business and export opportunities
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and Absa Bank Zambia PLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) access affordable financial services.
The MoU will also present an opportunity for MSMEs to access tailor-made business development support services to enhance their performance and competiveness. ZDA will after undertaking a baseline assessment, identify and recommend to Absa Bank Zambia, MSMEs in need of financial services.
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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