07/11/2025
HIGH COMMISSIONER WOES INDIAN INVESTORS
Zambia High Commissioner to India H.E Mr. Percy Chanda has made a clarion call to investors in India to take advantage of the flourishing business environment in Zambia by setting up investments.
Speaking on Friday during the commemoration of Zambia’s 61st Independence Day, Mr. Chanda said Zambia has plenty of opportunities which the Indian business community could explore by expanding their business footprints beyond India.
Mr. Chanda noted that Zambia, rich in untapped natural resources and strategically located, acts as a gateway to eight other African countries, thereby amplifying the potential for business.
He encouraged potential investors to consider Zambia as an investment destination of choice by leveraging its peaceful, investment-friendly stance, and a wealth of raw materials, especially in emerging sectors such as agriculture and manufacturing.
“From the copper mines of the Copperbelt to the majestic landscapes of the Zambezi River, our nation boasts of diverse cultures and languages. It is this diversity that strengthens us, making Zambia a beacon of peace, hope, and harmony in the region and beyond.
“Efforts have been made to promote agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. Allow me to take this opportunity to invite the Indian business community to visit Zambia and explore the immense potential that Zambia holds for their investments,” Mr. Chanda said.
He noted that Zambia is a beacon of peace with a history of stable democratic governance, with regular elections and a vibrant civil society and that the current Government has made efforts to strengthen democratic institutions and promote political participation.
You will be pleased to note that Zambia has made significant strides in various facets of development over the years. My Government has been working to diversify the economy beyond copper mining, which has traditionally been the backbone of our economy,” he said.