Zambia Sugar Targets 500,000 Tonnes Annual Output by 2030
Zambia Sugar has announced plans to increase its annual sugar production to 500,000 metric tonnes within the next three to five years, up from the current 400,000 metric tonnes.
Managing Director Oswald Magwenzi revealed the company’s growth strategy during the 34th International Sugar Organisation Conference held in London from 2 to 3 December 2025, under the theme “Sugar – So Much More than a Sweetener.”
The conference was attended by Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Macenje Mazoka, and First Secretary – Trade at the Zambia High Commission in London, Yvonne Zulu.
Mr Magwenzi attributed Zambia Sugar’s strong performance, including a record K2.6 billion profit in 2024, to its firm market position and extensive distribution network.
He said the company remains committed to expanding production through investments in modern and efficient technologies such as drip irrigation and synergistic surface irrigation and drainage systems.
He also outlined Zambia Sugar’s ongoing climate-resilience measures, including improved water monitoring, development of enhanced cane varieties, satellite-based weather forecasting, and increased use of renewable energy sources.
Among the company’s major projects is the Twazabuka Project, a K1.7 billion investment in a state-of-the-art customer service facility designed to support flexible, year-round delivery to clients.
Mr Magwenzi further highlighted the company’s broader diversification ambitions, including ventures into power generation, fuel ethanol production and the development of specialty chemicals such as furfural.
Located in Mazabuka, the Nakambala Sugar factory is Africa’s largest single sugar mill and ranks seventh on the continent in overall sugarcane production, following South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Sudan, Eswatini and Uganda.
