The Ambassador urged global investors to consider Zambia as a prime destination for mining investment, citing the country’s ambitious target to increase copper production to 3 million metric tonnes annually by 2030.
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), in partnership with Petauke Town Council, the Petauke Chamber of Commerce, and the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA), successfully conducted a Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Capacity Building Training on bidding for Government tenders from 30th March to 1st April, 2026. A total of 50 local contractors and suppliers were trained […]
Under President Hakainde Hichilema’s focused and decisive leadership, the country has experienced a turnaround driven by strong private sector growth and increased foreign direct investment (FDI).
Director General Albert Halwampa emphasised that the criteria for incentives are based strictly on project viability, sector alignment, investment thresholds, location, and compliance with national regulations.
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has applauded global investment firm Imbono for its commitment to channel significant investment into Zambia’s priority economic sectors, including infrastructure development, energy, water resources, and the establishment of economic zones. Speaking during the signing ceremony of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ZDA and Imbono, ZDA Director Albert Halwampa said […]
The event will bring together government officials, industry leaders, and ICT enterprises from both nations to explore strategic partnerships, investment opportunities, and collaborative pathways for advancing the continent’s digital transformation agenda
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has launched a high-impact Investor Readiness Training Workshop for members of the Luapula Chamber of Commerce and Industry, marking a key step in preparing the province’s businesses for the upcoming Luapula Investment Expo 2026 which will be held from 20th to 24th April 2026 in Mansa. The training is intended […]
Zambia and Japan have strengthened their growing economic partnership following the successful hosting of the Zambia–Japan Business Forum in Lusaka, which brought together 21 Japanese investors, senior government officials, and Zambian private‑sector leaders. The forum builds on progress made during President Hakainde Hichilema’s state visit to Japan in February 2025, which paved the way for […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Luapula Provincial Administration have intensified preparations for the 2026 Luapula Investment Expo, signaling strong momentum toward delivering a transformative investment platform for the province. Luapula Province Minister, Eng. Nasson Musonda paid a courtesy call on ZDA Director General, Albert Halwampa, to consolidate a strategic roadmap aimed at positioning […]
This comprehensive training is placing strong emphasis on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business management, ensuring that beneficiaries are not only prepared to receive financial support but are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively utilise it.
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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