We believe that a stronger capital market, coupled with investment-ready Zambian enterprises, can unlock significant opportunities for economic growth. Our focus is not simply on increasing the number of listed companies, but on creating a stronger ecosystem in which businesses can grow, access capital, and create sustainable employment opportunities,” said Mr. Halwampa
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has called on the country’s business community to position itself to take advantage of export financing opportunities as a pathway to expanding into regional and international markets. Speaking during a one-day stakeholder engagement on export financing, ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa, in a speech read on his behalf by Acting […]
“Our shared commitment is to strengthen evidence-based policymaking and ensure that economic development is underpinned by high-quality research, sound analysis and practical policy solutions,” said Mr. Halwampa.
Mr. Halwampa said the initial agreement between IDC and Fujian Xiang Xin Holding Company Limited was signed at the inaugural Invest Zambia International Conference in the presence of the president of the Republic of Zambia.
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) 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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