Economy
Summary of Performance
as of November 6, 2026Arranged in order of latest update
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Support cooperative mining structures and improve artisanal miners' access to equipmentRead More
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Provide artisanal and small-scale miners with targeted incentives and preferential access to Government empowerment programmes and specialist financing windowsRead More
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Support the creation and expansion of financial instruments to improve artisanal miners' access to financeRead More
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Expand and simplify licensing programmes and formalisation pathways for artisanal mining operationsRead More
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Prioritise Zambian beneficial ownership and grant preferential access to artisanal and small-scale mining rights to Zambian citizensRead More
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Use the Pan-African Minerals and Metals Exchange to position Africa as a coordinated and influential player in global mineral marketsRead More
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Use the Pan-African Minerals and Metals Exchange to support mineral beneficiation and processing industries across AfricaRead More
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Use the Pan-African Minerals and Metals Exchange to strengthen regional mineral trading systemsRead More
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Use the Pan-African Minerals and Metals Exchange to improve price discovery for African mineralsRead More
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Lead efforts to establish a Pan-African Minerals and Metals Exchange, beginning within SADC and COMESA and expanding continent-wide under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)Read More
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Implement a homegrown Critical Minerals Strategy, prioritising value addition, industrial integration and domestic processing rather than the export of raw mineralsRead More
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Deepen local supply chains, grow Zambian-owned businesses in the mining ecosystem, and ensure that the benefits of copper expansion are felt throughout our communitiesRead More
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Take measures to end illegal mining and the illegal export of minerals to ensure the Zambian people benefit from their minerals through legitimate mining activityRead More
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Establish a transparent and accountable mining licensing frameworkRead More
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Provide stable, predictable and competitive mining policies that attract long-term investmentRead More
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Complete national geological mapping and intensify mineral exploration to support the 3 million metric tonnes copper targetRead More
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Support the modernisation of mining at all levels, ensuring it is legal, formalised, safe, technology-driven and focused on value addition within ZambiaRead More
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Support the establishment and development of new large-scale mines to drive towards the 3 million metric tonnes copper targetRead More
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Grow copper production to 3 million metric tonnesRead More
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Facilitate increased agricultural productivity at scale through irrigation, reliable inputs, improved agro-processing and enhanced financial servicesRead More
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Expand digital and e-extension platforms to provide farmers with real-time information on weather, prices, production and post-harvest techniquesRead More
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Mobilise private investment through irrigation financing facilities and agricultural investment bondsRead More
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Strengthen the Sustainable Agriculture Financing Facility to enable farmers to invest in irrigation, machinery and productivity improvementsRead More
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Promote increased production of small ruminants, poultry and dairy sub-sectors at small-scale farm levelRead More
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Revive artificial insemination programmes and develop disease-free livestock compartments to access premium export marketsRead More
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Rehabilitate veterinary laboratories and strengthen vaccination programmes to improve animal health and support beef export growthRead More
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Develop beef marketing centres throughout the country and strengthen quality standards and traceability systemsRead More
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Strengthen farmer cooperatives and commodity aggregator alliances to improve bargaining power and market accessRead More
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Establish commodity grading systems aligned with international standards to improve farmers' market accessRead More
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Establish decentralised household and cooperative-level storage systems through the CDF, including micro-warehouses and hermetic storage solutionsRead More
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Fully operationalise the Warehouse Receipts System to enable farmers to store produce, access affordable financing and sell strategically at better pricesRead More
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Enhance extension services to support farmers with additional knowledge and best practicesRead More
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Improve access to finance for mechanisation so that farmers can invest in machinery and productivity improvementsRead More
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Strengthen agricultural research and farmer training institutions to support the mechanisation and modernisation of agricultureRead More
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Develop mechanisation service centres at Farmer Training Centres, giving farmers easier access to equipmentRead More
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Continue establishing mechanisation centres of excellence to cover the whole countryRead More
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Repeal regulations that delay irrigation development to accelerate the expansion of irrigated farmingRead More
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Develop new irrigation infrastructure in high-potential farming zones to reduce dependence on rainfall and stabilise farmer incomesRead More
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Rehabilitate and fully utilise existing irrigation schemes to reduce dependence on rainfall and protect food supplyRead More
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Identify both surface and underground water resources suitable for irrigation nationwideRead More
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Expand crop diversification beyond maize to include soya beans, groundnuts and other climate-resilient cropsRead More
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Improve fertiliser availability through local manufacturing, reducing import dependence and lowering costs for farmersRead More
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Use soil mapping and targeted fertiliser recommendations to guide farmers towards better soil health and higher productivityRead More
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Empower the private sector to lead the delivery of inputs and farmer support services in a commercially viable mannerRead More
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Improve input delivery systems so that farmers have timely access to quality fertiliser, seed and other inputsRead More
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Continue improving the e-voucher Farmer Input Support Programme (e-FISP), ensuring it is more efficient, transparent and responsive to farmers' real needsRead More
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Increase agricultural production by investing in agro-processing hubs, storage facilities and market infrastructure in every province, turning agricultural output into lasting economic value for farmers and communitiesRead More
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Eliminate regulations that impede production and deliver strategic investment across the full agricultural value chainRead More
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Work with the private sector to establish warehouses and silos to improve crop storageRead More
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Increase crop productivity from 1.7 to 10 metric tonnes per hectare through improved soil health managementRead More
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Raise soya bean production to 3 million metric tonnes by rehabilitating and expanding irrigation schemesRead More
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Raise wheat production to 1 million metric tonnes by increasing irrigatable land and expanding rain-fed wheatRead More
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Target US$1 billion per annum in beef exports, more than doubling the national cattle herd to 11 million headRead More
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Bring 500,000 additional hectares under irrigation and modernise agricultureRead More
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Raise maize production to 10 million metric tonnes, subject to local and global demand, including 3M MT under irrigationRead More
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Strengthen frameworks that provide young people with access to internships and apprenticeships in both private and public institutionsRead More
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Use industrial parks, farm blocks, logistics corridors and value-addition hubs to spread opportunities for economic growth across all provinces and districtsRead More
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Streamline licensing processes, reduce unnecessary regulations, and ensure formalisation becomes a pathway to opportunity rather than a burdenRead More
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Accord youth and women-owned businesses preferential access to public procurementRead More
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Improve access to credit guarantees, blended finance and business development services for MSMEs, with particular focus on youth-owned enterprisesRead More
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Expand targeted enterprise financing, including establishing a Youth Enterprise Growth FundRead More
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Link every beneficiary of industry-linked training support to a work placement, internship or enterprise opportunityRead More
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Reorient Zambia's training institutions to deliver skilled, productive and confident citizens ready to contribute to the economyRead More
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Harness technology and innovation to create income opportunities at a pace faster than at any other point in Zambia's historyRead More
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Work with the private sector to create 2 million new jobs, with the deliberate inclusion of youth and womenRead More
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Enable private sector investments in energy, transport and ICT to reduce the cost of doing business and everyday lifeRead More
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Further improve the business environment to enable private sector expansion, create business opportunities and encourage entrepreneurshipRead More
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Sustain disciplined macroeconomic management to keep inflation low and stable, protecting purchasing powerRead More
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Double the size of Zambia’s economy (GDP), creating stability, prosperity and jobsRead More
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