Greetings from the Happiest Town in Africa! This year, Kalumbila Town MFEZ continues on its path to be more than a mining town, evolving into a rapidly growing economic hub. A hub that is blending investment incentives, business development services, expanding infrastructure, community growth, and sustainability efforts. Whether you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or resident, these areas are worth watching closely:
Business Support and Incubation Initiatives
Kalumbila Business Clinic and the Kalumbila Business Incubation Centre remain a hotspot for local MSMEs with training, networking, and support to scale operations. These efforts are part of a supplier development programme involving partners like FQM Trident, CEEC, and Prospero Limited.
Why it matters this year
- A stronger pipeline of locally–owned businesses and suppliers.
- Opportunities for entrepreneurs to plug into formal value chains.
- Increased ecosystem support for startups and SMEs.
Investment Growth Driven by the MFEZ Status
The entire town of Kalumbila is a Multi-Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ). This unprecedented status gives investors incentives such as:
- 0% import duty on capital equipment (first 5 years),
- Tax exemptions on export-oriented profits (up to 10 years),
- Accelerated depreciation mechanisms… among others.
Things to watch this year
- New companies entering sectors like manufacturing, logistics, agro-processing.
- Expansion of investor services (e.g., industrial parks, workshops, logistics hubs).
- More visible commercial infrastructure around the town.
Infrastructure Driving Economic and Community Development
Kalumbila’s infrastructure investments — from roads and utilities to enhanced airport facilities with regular flights — are central to its evolution into a trade and logistics hub.
Impactful developments on the horizon
- Transport connectivity improvements boosting regional access (including air).
- Enhanced utility infrastructure (water, power, sanitation) supporting new businesses.
- Continuous public amenity upgrades — markets, bus station, sports facilities — improving quality of life.
Residential and Community Growth Trends
All the talk right now is about life outside the traditional commercial and residential towns and cities in Zambia. Kalumbila Town always emerges as a popular prospect. With population growth and increased economic activity, housing and lifestyle development are expanding. Kalumbila is attracting professionals and families seeking quality urban living with planned residential projects and rent-to-own housing options.
What to expect
- Rising demand for housing and community services (schools, clinics).
- Real-estate investment opportunities as the town grows.
- More retail, leisure, and social spaces to support daily life.
Kalumbila Town MFEZ is on a firm pathway to becoming a sustainable and long-term investment destination. Building on the town’s growth in 2025, this year presents an opportunity to investors, entrepreneurs and professionals to be part of a success story that is unfolding right before our eyes.