ABOUT 20 FRENCH COMPANIES EXPECTED IN ZAMBIA FOR TRADE AND INVESTMENT MISSION
Paris, 8 November 2026
About twenty French companies are expected in Lusaka, Zambia, for a three-day Trade and Investment Mission scheduled for 9 to 11 November 2026 to explore opportunities across key sectors of the Zambian economy, including transport and logistics, infrastructure and construction, mining and manufacturing, finance, technology and industrialisation.
The mission is in line with Zambia’s Foreign Policy of Economic Diplomacy, which seeks to advance the country’s national economic interests through international engagement, particularly in trade, investment and economic cooperation.
It also supports the Government’s Grow Zambia Agenda, which seeks to accelerate economic growth through increased domestic production, investment mobilisation, job creation, export expansion and wealth creation, while promoting inclusive and sustainable national development
The growing interest from French investors reflects confidence in President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership, as well as Zambia’s stable economy and favourable investment climate.
Organised by the Movement of the Enterprises of France (MEDEF) International, France’s leading business organisation, the delegation comprises Africa Global Logistics, Alstom, Artelia, Bpifrance, Captels, Cobasa, Easycube, Forvis Mazars, Group Ragni, Imerys and In Groupe. Others are Sagemcom Energy & Telecom, Saint-Gobain Glass France, SYSTRA, Tactis, Thales and Uduma and Newrest Zambia Limited.
Zambia’s Ambassador to France, Her Excellency Ms. Judith Mulenga, who is accompanying the delegation, said the mission was the culmination of discussions and engagements between the Embassy and MEDEF International that began in March 2024.
“We are delighted that the MEDEF delegation is finally in Zambia following sustained engagements over the past two years. We are optimistic that tangible trade and investment deals will be struck, as the variety of business sectors represented by MEDEF demonstrates the potential that Zambia is sitting on. She urged Zambian stakeholders with whom MEDEF will engage to boldly seize the opportunity to increase trade and investment with France,” Ambassador Mulenga said.
The participating companies bring expertise in railway development, transport connectivity, engineering, water and energy infrastructure, mining and mineral processing, glass production, construction materials, electronic weighing technologies and development finance. Their expertise presents opportunities to strengthen transport networks, improve regional trade, including along the strategic Lobito Corridor, expand mineral value addition and boost domestic manufacturing.
The delegation also includes companies specialising in telecommunications, broadband connectivity, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, aerospace and defence technologies, which could support Zambia’s digital transformation and economic competitiveness.
The mission builds upon engagements involving the French Embassy in Lusaka, the Embassy of Zambia in France, the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) and MEDEF International to strengthen economic cooperation and promote trade and investment between the two countries. As part of these efforts, the Embassy of Zambia in France facilitated meetings in Paris between MEDEF International and institutions such as the Public-Private Partnership Office, ZCCM Investments Holdings and ZDA. These engagements provided MEDEF members with insights into Zambia’s investment opportunities and business environment, helping to generate interest in the country as an investment destination.
The visit is expected to strengthen Zambia-France economic relations and support Zambia’s economic transformation agenda
Issued by:
Naomi Mweemba
First Secretary Press
Embassy of Zambia, France
Naomi.Ng’[email protected]