He further highlighted that, on a cumulative basis, Zambia has recorded USD 16.4 billion in actualised investments and 109,488 jobs created from 2021 to Q1 2026, against total committed investments of USD 92.01 billion.
ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa commended the initiative, emphasizing its alignment with the agency’s mission to promote local industries.
“Zambia has stable and predictable policies, which are key and matter most to investors. We also encourage investors to prioritise the employment of Zambians, ensuring that investments translate into local economic benefits,” Mr. Halwampa stated.
ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa welcomed SEL’s continued investment, citing its alignment with President Hakainde Hichilema’s directive to scale up national power generation from 3,800MW to 10,000MW.
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 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 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).
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) 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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