Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Mr. Siazongo Siakalenge, led a Government delegation on a tour of the Golden Baobab Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ) in Kafue to assess progress on the industrial development project. Mr. Siakalenge expressed satisfaction with the strides made toward the full development of the zone and commended the management and staff of […]
Livingstone, Zambia — ZimZam 2025 (26–28 November) will gather governments, investors, and developers to accelerate Southern Africa’s energy future. With Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC) as Country Host, the summit will spotlight investment opportunities, renewable projects, and strategies to bring Southern Africa’s energy commitments to financial close. Southern Africa’s most influential energy and investment leaders will […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has issued an Investor License to China Zambia Petrochemical Energy Company Limited, paving the way for the construction of a state-of-the-art oil refinery in Ndola, Copperbelt Province. The project represents a committed investment of USD 510.49 million and is expected to create 454 jobs. The refinery will be developed under […]
At the Inaugural Invest Zambia International Conference (IZIC) 2025, Zambia and China reaffirmed their commitment to building a resilient, high-quality partnership anchored on mutual benefit and sustainable development. A major milestone was achieved through signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across key sectors. These partnerships mark a new chapter of mutual growth, technology transfer, […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has recorded business deals and transactions amounting to USD30.1 million following the successful Trade Mission to the Republic of Angola. The deals were secured by 20 Zambian companies that participated in the Trade Mission held from 24th to 26th July 2025 in Luanda, on the sidelines of the 40th edition […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Impero Presa Investment L.L.C., an Emirati-Italian Investment and Project Management Group with operations in the United Arab Emirates, Italy, and across Africa. The company has diverse investments spanning Mining, Oil and Gas, Energy Solutions, Logistics, and Construction. […]
“We are encouraging Zambian companies, whether large corporations or medium-sized businesses, to seize this opportunity to showcase their potential, engage with global capital institutions and explore synergies with international players who are eager to invest in Zambia.”
Zanaco has applauded the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) for conceptualizing and organizing the inaugural Invest Zambia International Conference (IZIC) 2025. Speaking during the handover of a K500,000 cheque in support of the event, Zanaco Chief Executive Officer, Mukwandi Chibesakunda, described the initiative as a bold and visionary step towards positioning Zambia as a competitive and […]
The Agency is targeting 50 export-ready Zambian companies to be part of the trade mission.
Lusaka, 5th June, 2025 – The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is proud to announce Zambia’s participation in the upcoming Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) 2025, scheduled to take place from 4th to 10th September 2025 in Algiers, Algeria. This marks Zambia’s fourth appearance at the prestigious trade event, following successful participation in 2018, 2021 and 2023. […]
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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