Zambia Launches USA Roadshow to Boost Trade and Investment Links
Zambia has embarked on a high-level trade and investment roadshow across the United States, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and positioning the country as a prime destination for American investors.
The initiative, organised by State House, the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), and the Zambian Embassy in Washington, D.C., will run from 5 to 18 September 2025. It will cover key states including California, Texas, and Georgia, showcasing Zambia’s opportunities in energy, agriculture, technology, mining, manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services.
According to officials, the mission is intended to establish direct business-to-business and government-to-business partnerships beyond federal-level engagement. The United States, recognised as one of the world’s largest sources of capital, innovation, and technology, offers a strategic platform for Zambia, especially under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which grants duty-free and quota-free access to the American market for eligible Zambian products.
ZDA Director General, Albert Halwampa, highlighted Zambia’s readiness to attract US investment. “Our message is simple: Zambia is open and ready for business. We are committed to ensuring that investors thrive in a predictable, transparent, and supportive environment. This is a win–win partnership, combining Zambia’s resources and strategic location with America’s expertise, technology, and financial strength,” he said.
Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States, Dr Chibamba Kanyama, added that the US had been chosen for the roadshow due to its unmatched capacity in innovation and finance.
“Through AGOA, Zambia has access to a vast market for exports. This is the right time to deepen our trade ties and attract investments that will drive industrialisation and create jobs for our people,” Dr Kanyama noted.
In California, Honorary Consul of Zambia, Mr Rajen Ranchhod, expressed optimism about the initiative’s outcome. “This is the first time Zambia is undertaking such a roadshow. California, the world’s fourth-largest economy and home to leading technology companies, offers immense potential. We are highly expectant,” he said.
Meanwhile, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Finance, Mr Jito Kayumba, stressed the importance of the engagement.
“We will be meeting American investors, industry leaders, and policymakers to show that Zambia is open for business. Our goal is to attract investments that drive economic transformation, create jobs, empower communities, and position Zambia as a competitive player on the global stage,” he emphasised.
The Government anticipates that the USA roadshow will boost foreign direct investment, expand exports to the US, and deepen technology transfer, innovation, and sustainable development partnerships.
The Zambia Development Agency, which is spearheading the mission, said the initiative reaffirms the government’s ambition to position Zambia as a trade and investment hub in Africa while unlocking global opportunities for Zambian businesses.
