ZAMBIA AFFIRMS COMMITMENT AS INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT HUB

Zambia’s Ambassador to China, Ivan Zyuulu, has reaffirmed Zambia’s position as a destination for international investment, underscoring the country’s stable and conducive macroeconomic environment that supports both foreign and domestic enterprises.

Amb. Zyuulu highlighted that Zambia’s economy is on a strong upward trajectory, with growth projected at 6% in 2025, an indicator of the country’s resilience and investor-friendly reforms.

Mr. Zyuulu said this during the opening ceremenoy of the Zambia-China Investment Cooperation Seminar at the ongoing Invest Zambia International Conference.

“Key developments that the Zambian Government has put forward to promote investment including, Establishment of farm blocks across Zambia’s ten provinces, Creation of Multi-Facility Economic Zones with tailored incentives, Provision of tax and investment benefits through the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA),” said Amb. Zyuulu.

He reiterated the importance of partnerships, joint ventures, and capital mobilization to expand Zambia’s productive capacity, emphasizing the strategic role of institutions like the China Africa Development Fund in financing viable investments.

And Amb. Zyuulu encouraged participants to explore the many opportunities available through joint ventures, public-private partnerships, and long-term economic

This is contained in a statement issued to RCV News in Lusaka today by second secretary communications at the Zambian Embassy in Beijing, Catherine Kashoti.

 

By Chimba Chilopa.