Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema, has allocated land to Ugandan investors in a major boost to regional trade and economic cooperation between Uganda and Zambia.
The development follows a high-level meeting held on Tuesday between President Hichilema and a delegation of Ugandan entrepreneurs led by Rose Namayanja-Nsereko, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Deputy Secretary General.
The delegation comprised millers, educationists, poultry, fish, and goat farmers, as well as representatives from construction firms and industrialists seeking investment opportunities in Zambia.
According to Namayanja, President Hichilema welcomed the investors and assured them of government support, pledging a favourable investment climate and fast-tracked processes through Zambia’s regulatory agencies.
Namayanja said the engagement reflects Africa’s growing commitment to intra-continental trade and self-driven development.
“This is about Africans finding solutions to Africa’s problems. Zambia is prioritising intra-African trade, and the President was pleased to receive Ugandan investors ready to contribute to that vision,” she said.
She added that the delegation has already engaged key institutions, including the Zambia Development Agency and business registration authorities, with some investors already commencing licensing procedures.
In the construction sector, Uganda’s Hallmark Construction is among the companies expected to participate in Zambia’s ambitious housing programme targeting 15,000 units.
Land has also been secured for selected investors, including Maganjo Maize Millers and goat farmers, while others in poultry and fish farming are exploring opportunities.
Namayanja further revealed that Uganda’s consular services in Zambia will be operational within three months, easing business facilitation.
