Zambia and Japan have strengthened their growing economic partnership following the successful hosting of the Zambia–Japan Business Forum in Lusaka, which brought together 21 Japanese investors, senior government officials, and Zambian private‑sector leaders. The forum builds on progress made during President Hakainde Hichilema’s state visit to Japan in February 2025, which paved the way for […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Luapula Provincial Administration have intensified preparations for the 2026 Luapula Investment Expo, signaling strong momentum toward delivering a transformative investment platform for the province. Luapula Province Minister, Eng. Nasson Musonda paid a courtesy call on ZDA Director General, Albert Halwampa, to consolidate a strategic roadmap aimed at positioning […]
This comprehensive training is placing strong emphasis on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and business management, ensuring that beneficiaries are not only prepared to receive financial support but are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively utilise it.
The Ghana–Zambia Business Dialogue, graced by Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, and His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama of the Republic of Ghana, marked a major milestone in strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the two nations. The dialogue, held as part of President Mahama’s visit, led to the successful […]
The long dormant Mulungushi Textile Factory in Kabwe is finally set to resume full operations next month, nearly 20 years after it closed and just ten months after the installation of new state of the art machinery worth about US$140 million. Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry Chipoka Mulenga, confirmed that President Hakainde Hichilema will […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has officially launched the second edition of the Invest Zambia International Conference (IZIC) 2026, reaffirming Government’s commitment to positioning Zambia as a competitive and attractive destination for investment. Building on the success of the inaugural conference held last year, IZIC 2026 will serve as a high level platform that convenes […]
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has welcomed and expressed full support for the forthcoming Luapula Province Investment Expo, scheduled to take place in April 2026 in Mansa District. In line with its mandate to promote and facilitate investment, trade, and business development, ZDA views the Expo as a strategic platform that directly aligns with national […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development Permanent Secretary, Subeta Mutelo, is leading a delegation of government officials and private sector representatives on a Trade Mission to Luanda, Angola. Facilitated by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and supported by the Lobito Corridor Trade Facilitation Project, the mission has mobilised 20 Zambian businesses to explore […]
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
We have developed profiles for all our key sectors meant to give investors insights, essential studies and analysis into Zambia’s, markets, and opportunities.