MFEZ
ZAMBIA MULTI-FACILITY ECONOMIC ZONES KEY FIGURES
| Lusaka South MFEZ Investment | Lusaka South Jobs | New Zones Declared | New Zones Target Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD 1.4 billion | 31,000+ | 4 | USD 3 billion |
The Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone grew from 17 operational companies with a USD 264 million investment portfolio and over 7,000 jobs at the end of 2021 to 20 companies, USD 1.4 billion invested and more than 31,000 jobs four years later.
Four newly declared zones, the Wonderful Group Industrial Park in Chilanga, the Mukuni Multi-Facility Economic Zone in Kazungula District, the Monze Multi-Facility Economic Zone and the Golden Baobab Multi-Facility Economic Zone in Kafue District, target a combined USD 3 billion in investment and more than 13,000 additional jobs.
Established Zones
The Lusaka South Multi-Facility Economic Zone grew from 17 operational companies with a USD 264 million investment portfolio and over 7,000 jobs at the end of 2021 to 20 companies, USD 1.4 billion invested and more than 31,000 jobs four years later, with major investments in ceramics, steel, starch, milk processing, copper rods, electric cables, conductors and pharmaceutical products[1]. The Jiangxi Multi-Facility Economic Zone in Chibombo has attracted more than USD 128 million in battery production and recycling and copper cable manufacturing, creating over 1,100 jobs, while the ZCCZ Chambishi Multi-Facility Economic Zone in Kalulushi, the Kalumbila Town Multi-Facility Economic Zone and the Luano Industrial Park in Ndola together account for more than USD 2.5 billion in investment and over 12,000 jobs[1].
New Zones
Four newly declared zones, the Wonderful Group Industrial Park in Chilanga, the Mukuni Multi-Facility Economic Zone in Kazungula District, the Monze Multi-Facility Economic Zone and the Golden Baobab Multi-Facility Economic Zone in Kafue District, target a combined USD 3 billion in investment and more than 13,000 additional jobs[1].
Investment Opportunities
The four newly declared zones, still in the investment-attraction phase rather than fully built out like Lusaka South, represent the more open entry point for new investors, while the established zones’ sector mix, spanning ceramics, steel, batteries, copper cables and pharmaceuticals, indicates what kind of manufacturing capacity Zambia’s Multi-Facility Economic Zone model has already proven out, detailed further on the dedicated Industry page[1].
Last Update: September 2026
