Mutati’s Address at AGOA Gets Standing Ovation
11/08/10 - WedZambia's Commerce Minister Felix Mutati has told American investors they stand to lose huge opportunities if they avoid investing in changing Africa.
Mutati, who on Friday received a standing ovation after delivering a strong emotional speech at the African Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum in Kansas City, said Africa was changing.
LAP GreenN Buys 75% Zamtel Shares
07/06/10 - MonLAP Green Networks of Libya has bought 75 percent equity shares in Zambia Telecommunications Company Ltd (Zamtel), and all parties have signed binding transaction documents.
ZDA Records US$1.3bn Investment in First Quarter
13/04/10 - TueZambia Development Agency has recorded more than US$1.3 billion foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first quarter of the year, surpassing the projected US$1 billion FDI inflow in 2010.
ZDA Effects Client Charter
06/04/10 - TueZambia Development Agency has started implementing its Client Charter Roll-out Plan to enhance investor confidence in the institution and contribute to reducing the cost of doing business.
ZDA Receives Binding Bids for Zamtel
18/03/10 - ThuThe Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) last week received three binding bids for Zamtel on March 12, 2010, the closing date for submission of the bids.
Binding offers have been received from Altimo Holdings / VimpelCom of Russia, LAP Greencom Ltd / LAP Green Networks of Libya, and Unitel / Angola Cables of Angola.
Zambia, China Sign Five Agreements
02/03/10 - TueZambia and China have signed five co-operation agreements in Beijing, which included one relating to partnership in the development of multi-facility economic zones (MFEZs) in Zambia.
Government Supports Strategies Promoting Resource Utilisation
02/03/10 - TueFinance and National Planning Minister, Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane has said value addition to Zambia’s resources is essential to cushion the domestic economy’s vulnerability to external shocks such as asymmetrical commodity prices, exchange rates and global trade volumes.
November, December Registers 9.4% Export Earnings Rise
09/02/10 - TueZambia has recorded a 9.4 percent increase in the total value of exports between November and December last year, Central Statistical Office (CSO) Director, Mrs. Efreda Chulu has said.
Mrs. Chulu said metal products recorded a higher value in revenue growth of 9.4 percent in nominal terms in the last two months of 2009.
Zambia Resists Global Crunch
09/02/10 - TueZambia has resisted the global economic crisis with a pick-up in growth, the latest Standard Chartered Bank Global Focus on the outlook for Zambia entitled “An Uneasy Transition” has indicated.
Asian Investment in Zambia Rises above US$6 Billion
05/02/10 - FriAsia investment in Zambia has significantly increased over the last decade, with China accounting for US$6.1 billion, Zambia Development Agency Director for Export Promotion and Market Development, Glyne Michelo has said.
Investment
Zambia offers many benefits for large and small-scale investors:
- Zambia’s growth sectors
- Opportunities for investment
- Joint ventures, partnerships, and franchises
- Priority areas and investment incentives
Exports
Zambia Development Agency help maximise our nation’s outbound revenue:
- Learn how to export
- Find foreign buyers
- Importing from Zambia
- Markets and market research
- Pricing, packaging and quality certifications
Small Businesses
Entrepreneurs, start-ups, micro- small and medium enterprises can all get help and advice:
- Learn how to start up a business
- Get advice on your products
- Find funding and investors
- Achieve small business growth
Highlight
LAP Green Networks of Libya has bought 75 percent shares in Zambia Telecommunications Company (ZAMTEL) at US$257 million after being chosen as the preferred buyer against Angola's UNITEL.