Zambia Showcases Opportunities to Chinese Investors at 2025 CAETE
Zambia has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening economic and investment ties with China through strategic engagements at the ongoing 2025 China Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), spotlighting its energy and manufacturing sectors as prime areas for Chinese investment.
Leading the delegation, Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Honourable Chipoka Mulenga MP, emphasized Zambia’s drive toward value addition, manufacturing expansion, and energy diversification.
He invited Chinese investors to tap into Zambia’s renewable energy potential and critical minerals vital for the global energy transition.
“Zambia welcomes investments in its energy sector to support industrialisation and drive the country’s transition toward energy diversification,” Mr. Mulenga stated. “We invite strategic partners to invest in renewable energy solutions and leverage Zambia’s abundant critical minerals.”
At the China Zambia Economic, Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum in Changsha, hosted by the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Zambia, Mr. Mulenga conveyed President Hakainde Hichilema’s dedication to fostering partnerships aligned with Zambia’s development objectives under the 8th National Development Plan.
Meanwhile, at the China Africa Power and New Energy Development Cooperation Conference in Yueyang, Hunan Province, Zambia showcased its focus on sustainable energy.
A key outcome was the signing of a tripartite Memorandum of Cooperation between Shanghai University of Electric Power, Zambia’s National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), and Zambia Sino Green Technical Co. Ltd. This agreement aims to enhance technical capacity and training in Zambia’s energy sector.
Ambassador Ivan Zyuulu, Zambia’s envoy to China, highlighted the historical strength of Zambia China relations dating back to 1964, including the landmark TAZARA Railway. He also celebrated the 2023 elevation of bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic and Cooperative Partnership, citing Zambia’s peace, stability, and investor-friendly policies.
ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa promoted Zambia’s favorable investment climate, economic reforms, and market access through SADC, COMESA, and AfCFTA, positioning Zambia as a regional gateway for Chinese business.
The events also featured business-to-business matchmaking sessions, enabling high-level dialogue between Zambian and Chinese enterprises. These engagements are expected to unlock new trade avenues, joint ventures, and long-term investment in key sectors.
This is according to a statement issued by Catherine Muumba Kashoti, Second Secretary for Communications at the Embassy of the Republic of Zambia in Beijing, China.
