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Zambia Gains Duty-Free Access to China’s Market Under New Zero-Tariff Policy
Zambian exporters have gained duty-free access to China on 100% of tariff lines from 1 May 2026, under a zero-tariff policy covering 53 of Africa’s 54 countries, with Eswatini the only excluded nation. Zambia’s exports to China totalled USD 2.34 billion in 2024, and the new policy is expected to drive diversification beyond copper into gemstones, honey, soybeans, sugar, cotton, tobacco, and processed minerals, since copper itself already entered China duty-free under existing rules.
Zambia and Eswatini Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Investment, Trade, and SME Partnerships
Zambia and Eswatini have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to enhance trade and investment relations, foster SME collaborations, and drive economic growth across key sectors.
Zambian Businesses Optimistic About Export Growth Prospects Due to New Government Pragmatic Approach
The Standard Bank Group recently released its Africa Trade Barometer 2023 report, one of the most comprehensive research…
Zambia and Namibia Sign MoUs to Boost Trade and Industrial Cooperation
The Governments of the Republic of Zambia and Namibia have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to boost trade…
COMESA 2023 Summit: Significant Increase in Trade Globally and Within The Region
The 22nd Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Summit was hosted at the Mulungushi International Conference…
Lusaka to Host EU-Zambia Economic Forum: 18-19 May 2022
The Ministry of Commerce, Trade, and Industry of Zambia will be hosting the EU-Zambia Economic Forum in Lusaka…
Zambia Virtual Import-Export Conference and Exhibition (IMPEX): 24th – 25th November 2020
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry, is organizing the…
Tanzania and Zambia to Strengthen Trade and Investment Relations
Tanzania and Zambia agreed to cooperate for stronger trade and investment relations to benefit the economies of both…
Zambia to Partner with Industry to Increase Non-Traditional Exports
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) notes that the country’s non-traditional exports have the potential to increase foreign exchange…
Zambia Set to Increase Non-Traditional Exports to Mozambique
Zambia’s participation in the Maputo International Trade Fair will increase non-traditional exports into Mozambique, Jonathan Simwawa, Director Export…