Zambia Development Agency

04/08/2026

ZDA Urges Businesses to Leverage Export Financing to Access Global Markets

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 Director for Export Promotion Ernest Chirwa, said access to finance remains one of the most critical factors for businesses seeking to compete beyond the domestic market.

Mr. Halwampa noted that businesses aspiring to export must go beyond identifying market opportunities by demonstrating sound financial management, operational efficiency, adequate production capacity, credible markets, and the ability to meet financing obligations.

Meanwhile, Zambia Export Development Fund (ZEDF) Manager David Chewe said Zambian businesses have enormous potential to expand their footprint in regional and international markets through increased access to export financing.

Dr. Chewe said the engagement was designed to provide businesses in Lusaka Province with practical information on accessing export financing and unlocking opportunities in export markets.

https://zda.org.zm/zda-urges-businesses-to-leverage-export-financing-to-access-global-markets/

30/07/2026

The Zambia Association of Manufacturers –ZAM- acknowledges Zambia Development Agency –ZDA- investment report shows growing investor confidence in Zambia’s manufacturing sector.

30/07/2026

Visit us at the MCTI Pavilion, opposite the Bank of Zambia stand, from July 29 to August 3 to explore investment opportunities, export promotion, and business development support services.

28/07/2026

Zambia is Delivering Results

From 2021 through June 2026, Zambia has recorded USD19.07 billion in actualized investments, creating 149,956 jobs across 12 key sectors of the economy.

These achievements reflect growing investor confidence, driven by strong leadership of the President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, improved macroeconomic stability, debt restructuring, policy reforms, infrastructure development, and an enabling business environment.

Manufacturing and mining continue to lead in investment inflows, while agriculture, transportation, energy, tourism, and other sectors are contributing to economic growth, industrialization, and job creation.

At the Zambia Development Agency, we remain committed to promoting and facilitating investments that create opportunities, transform communities, and drive sustainable national development.

27/07/2026

Unlock Zambia’s Mining Potential!
Be part of IZIC 2026 and engage in high-level conversations shaping the future of Zambia’s mining industry.

📅 9–11 December 2026 | 📍 Mulungushi International Conference Center(KK Wing)

Scan the QR code to register today!
https://events.zda.org.zm/

27/07/2026

The Zambia Investment Deal Room (ZIDR) is your gateway to connecting with vetted investors, financiers, and strategic partners. Register today and showcase your investment opportunity on Zambia’s official national investment platform.

Join now: https://zidr.zda.org.zm/ #/

25/07/2026

Visit the Zambia Development Agency at the Kafue Business Marathon!

We are proud to be exhibiting at the Kafue River Business Marathon, showcasing Zambia's vast investment opportunities and the services we offer to support investors, exporters, entrepreneurs, and businesses.

Stop by our exhibition stand to learn more about how ZDA is driving investment, trade, and business development for Zambia's economic growth.

We look forward to meeting you!

24/07/2026

ZDA, ZIPAR Partner to Advance Evidence-Based Policies for Economic Growth

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Zambia Institute for Policy Analysis and Research (ZIPAR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening evidence-based policymaking to support Zambia's investment, trade and industrialisation agenda.

ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa said sustainable economic transformation depends on policies informed by credible research and practical evidence to attract investment, improve industrial competitiveness and create jobs.

Mr Halwampa described the partnership as a strategic step towards generating research-driven policy solutions that respond to evolving global investment trends and the needs of the private sector.

"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," he said.

He noted that ZDA's mandate to promote and facilitate investment, trade and business development requires continuous analysis of emerging economic trends, investor behaviour, policy effectiveness and Zambia's global competitiveness.

Mr Halwampa said the collaboration would combine ZDA's practical experience in investment promotion and trade facilitation with ZIPAR's research and analytical expertise to produce policy recommendations that enhance the country's investment climate.

Mr Halwampa said the success of the partnership would be measured by the quality of research produced, the policies influenced, the investment attracted and the tangible development outcomes achieved.

https://zda.org.zm/zda-zipar-partner-to-advance-evidence-based-policies-for-economic-growth/

24/07/2026

Cautionary Notice – Fake News

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) wishes to inform the public that it has not issued any advertisement or communication relating to an “Enterprise Development Program” currently circulating on social media.

Members of the public are therefore strongly cautioned against participating in, responding to, or sharing the purported campaign, as it is fraudulently impersonating the ZDA.

The public is further advised to verify authenticity of any ZDA-related programmes, notices, or opportunities through official ZDA channels before engaging, submitting personal information, or making any payments.

Ms. Kwali Mfuni
Head, Communications and Public Relations

23/07/2026