The Kalumbila Town Multi Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ), stands out as a modern, planned town with an exciting future as a model for sustainable, mining-led growth that extends beyond just mining. While the town sits adjacent to a thriving copper mine and is naturally linked to its operations, Kalumbila Town MFEZ is planning for life beyond the mine.
There is no better time to be in Kalumbila Town – the MFEZ is ready for investment, entrepreneurs, professionals and people who seek its opportunities in a charming mining town on the rise.
So what does the Kalumbila Town MFEZ offer an investor, professional, entrepreneur and nation on the pathway to Zambia’s new economic highway?
It’s not just a town — it’s a purpose-built economic hub with real growth potential
Designed as an MFEZ, meaning the whole town is structured to attract investment, business, jobs, and infrastructure development — not just mining workers but entrepreneurs, professionals, families and long-term residents.
Investment in the MFEZ
Being an investor in the MFEZ comes with incentives like 0% import duty on capital equipment for several years, tax breaks on export profits and accelerated depreciation — advantages that attract businesses in manufacturing, logistics, agro-processing, and services. This drives job creation and entrepreneurship, not only relying on the mines.
The MFEZ sits near major mines and key trade corridors into DR Congo, Angola, and Namibia. That makes it a logistics and commercial gateway — increasing the likelihood of sustained economic growth beyond a single industry.
Live in a charming town on the rise
Unlike many fast growing towns, Kalumbila has been purposefully planned with paved streets, underground utilities, reliable water and electricity networks, recreation spaces, schools, clinics, and an expanding airport — giving residents a well-organized, more comfortable place to live.
The town is a close-knit, peaceful community with small-town charm but big-city infrastructure — parks, sports facilities, businesses, and a lifestyle that’s attractive for families as well as professionals.
New facilities like the Wumi Mini Hospital bring healthcare closer to home, reducing travel time and improving access to essential services for families living there.
Unlike many traditional mining towns, Kalumbila was purpose-built with excellent planning (in collaboration with international urban designers). Residents benefit from reliable water, sewerage, electricity/lighting, clinics, good schools, green or open spaces, and even an extended airport runway that handles larger aircraft. It’s designed for livability, with features like the Trident Country Club for recreation and relaxation.
Working in Kalumbila Town
While the town is anchored by First Quantum Mining’s large-scale Sentinel copper mine, which provides numerous direct jobs in engineering, metallurgy, operations, logistics, and more. The MFEZ status attracts additional investment in manufacturing, trade, logistics, retail, real estate, and value-added industries. Incentives like tax breaks (e.g., keeping export profits for the first 10 years) encourage business growth, creating spillover jobs and entrepreneurial possibilities in a diversifying local economy.
With its strategic location and growth potential, it is an appealing working destination for those who want to be part of a rapidly developing area with rising property/business opportunities.
As a place “where happiness is the blueprint,” it emphasizes order, nature integration, community care, and a refreshing escape from more chaotic urban settings. It’s built to outlast mining booms, with a vision for long-term thriving rather than a temporary town that did not reach its fullest potential. As a relatively remote and mining-focused area, it may not suit those used to big city living but for professionals in mining or related fields, families seeking stable modern living with good services, or investors and entrepreneurs eyeing growth, Kalumbila Town MFEZ offers a compelling, forward-looking option.