Investment and Trade Opportunities in Zambia
There are a number of commercial opportunities in Zambia’s emerging economy, including a rising middle class in urban population centers. In general, most sectors are noncompetitive and are dominated by a few large players, leaving plenty of room for new market entrants. Download the investment profile below to understand the […]
2020 Budget submission
The Ministry of Finance is inviting stakeholders, including the general public and business community, to submit proposals on taxes and non-tax (user fees and fines). The submissions will form part of the informational input into the preparation of the 2020-2022 Medium Term Budget Framework. ZACCI has taken the liberty to […]
Central Bank Hikes Policy rate
Zambia’s central bank on 22 May announced a 50 basis points to 10.25% signalling the first rate hike since December 2015. Against all odds, Governor Denny Kalyalya limited the rate hike to 50 bps and left the stat reserves at 5% attributing his decision to the rising credit risks in […]
Zambia Business Confidence declines in Q1
The overall Business Confidence Index in Q1 of 2019 (January to April 2019) has decreased according to the ZACCI Business Confidence survey conducted on 239 members of ZACCI across all sectors. From the confidence of 161.4 points in Q4 of 2018, business confidence has substantially decreased by 137.8 points to […]
ZACCI JOURNAL APRIL 2019
The Latest ZACCI Journal is out! The theme “high advocacy drive” echoes the current momentum as ZACCI goes into overdrive in advocating for Zambian Business.Foreword from ZACCI President I would like to begin by thanking all our members, cooperating partners, the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry as well as […]
Business Confidence index climbs despite worse Zambian Business Performance
Zambia’s business performance worsened in the fourth quarter of 2018, the latest business confidence index survey has revealed. Giving a brief on the business confidence index for the fourth quarter of 2018 during a media briefing,Zambia Chamber of Commerce and industry president Michael Nyirenda says the poor performance is attributed […]
Reducing the Trade Deficit and High debt stock impact on Budget performance in Zambia
ZACCI Researcher Kampamba Shula presents an eccentric paper on reducing the trade deficit and high debt stock impact on Budget performance. Download the working paper below. Download via Research Gate Download via Academia Reducing trade deficit and high debt stock impact on budget performance
Management of Skills Fund and impact on business
ZACCI Researcher Kampamba Shula presents a review of the skills fund levy and its implications on business in 2018. Download below. Management of Skills Fund and impact on business
Invest in Zambia
Zambia is a country with vast natural resources and opportunities with a burgeoning youthful demographic. Opportunities in Agriculture, Agro Processing and Manufacturing abound with a ready domestic market in the neighbouring countries. Download the Invest in Zambia Profile and Contact us for more information. Investing in Zambia
Download: Business Confidence Index Report
On Tuesday 20th the Zambia Chamber of commerce released its quarterly business confidence index for the 3rd Quarter 2018. You can download a copy of the report below. BCI Report Q3 2018-edited