The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), in partnership with the Luapula Chamber of Commerce and Trade, has successfully conducted a Business Clinic on the margins of the Luapula Province Investment Expo, aimed at strengthening the capacity of local businesses and preparing them to seize emerging investment opportunities. Officially opening the Business Clinic, ZDA Director General, Albert […]
The event will now take place from December 9th to 11th, 2026, at the same venue – Mulungushi International Conference Centre (KKICC Wing).
Wuhu, China – The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), in collaboration with the Zambian Embassy in Beijing, has successfully secured a landmark investment commitment in the energy sector valued at approximately USD1.5 billion. The investment, by China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC Group), will see the development of a diversified 900-megawatt (MW) power portfolio in Zambia. The […]
Suzhou, China – 9 April 2026 – The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has called on global investors to seize current existing opportunities in Zambia’s critical minerals and energy sectors, positioning the country as a leading investment destination in Africa. Speaking at the 21st Shanghai Metals Market Copper Industry Conference and Expo (SMMCCIE), ZDA Director General, […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has secured a major strategic partnership with the Jiangsu Industrial Cooperation Association, with a membership of over 5,000 enterprises aimed at significantly boosting investment inflows from the People’s Republic of China into Zambia. The collaboration in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, underscores the growing investor confidence in Zambia and reflects the country’s […]
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 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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