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 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
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 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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