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Lusaka, 28th November 2023 – The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has recorded business deals amounting to US$13.80 million from the recently facilitated Trade Mission into Congo DR. This comprises of confirmed orders valued at US$6.6 million and US$7.1 million trade leads. The transactions were recorded from 37 Zambian companies that participated in the Trade Mission […]

Lusaka, 22nd November 2023 – The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) is thrilled to announce its recognition at the 2023 Go Global Awards among 680 investment promotion agencies, including both International Trade Council (ITC) member agencies and non-members who participated in International Trade Centre (ITC) sponsored events. ZDA was honored in the category of Startup Exporter […]

Zambia is elated to be participating at the third Intra Africa Trade Fair (IATF) taking place in Cairo Egypt the inaugural place of IATF in 2018. Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Director General Albert Halwampa says at the first IATF in 2018, Zambia participated with only 5 companies but is happy to lead 23 Zambian companies […]

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry have led a team of over 20 companies at the Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) 2023 in Cairo Egypt. ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa says under the auspices of the Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) with a population of 1.3 billion […]

Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry (MCTI) Hon. Chipoka Mulenga with the Zambia Development Agency Director General Albert Halwampa, the Zambian Ambassador to Egypt H.E. Major General Topply Lubaya (Rtd) and other government dignitaries toured exhibitions by Zambian companies at the ongoing Intra – Africa Trade Fair in Egypt Cairo. Hon. Mulenga’s message to the […]

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) Director General, Albert Halwampa recently made a presentation on emerging investment opportunities in Zambia to a high ranking business delegation that accompanied the German Federal President Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier on a state visit to Zambia. Mr. Halwampa highlighted opportunities in the priority sectors including manufacturing with special reference to the […]

The Zambia Trade Mission to Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), led by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) was jointly officially opened yesterday by the Minister of Economy and Trade for Katanga Province, Ms. Kanyeba Munanga Celine and Acting Permanent Secretary-Investments and Industrialiasation, Ministry of Commerce Trade and Industry, Zambia Mrs Nalituba C. Mwale. Officiating […]

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) in partnership with Absa Bank Zambia are leading a delegation of 42 enterprises to Lubumbashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a solo trade mission scheduled take place from 25th to 27th October 2023. The goal of the mission is to increase trade flows from Zambia into Congo […]

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has launched its 2022-2026 Strategic Plan at an event held at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Kenneth Kaunda Wing in Lusaka. Speaking at the launch ceremony ZDA Board Chairperson Prof Biemba Maliti, who was flanked by the Director General Mr. Albert Halwampa, expressed happiness at the occasion which he said sets […]

The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) participated at the just ended United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UCTAD) 8th World Investment Forum (WIF) held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 16-20th October 2023, under the theme investing in Sustainable Development. The ZDA delegation, led by the Director Investments, Mr. Chimuka Nketani, showcased Zambia’s investment […]