Zambia and Brazil are gearing up to host a major Business and Investment Symposium in October 2025, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting Brazilian companies interested in expanding into the Southern African market through Zambia. The event marks a significant milestone in the growing economic partnership between the two nations.
According to a statement released by Zambia’s Ministry of Finance on Wednesday, the symposium will serve as a platform to provide Brazilian investors with critical insights into Zambia’s regulatory environment, access to finance, and opportunities for building export-oriented partnerships. The event is expected to bring together key government officials, business leaders, and investment agencies from both countries.
Zambia and Brazil are deepening bilateral cooperation with a renewed focus on priority sectors such as agribusiness, infrastructure development, and investment in regional trade corridors. These efforts are aimed at positioning Zambia as a strategic entry point for Brazilian enterprises seeking to tap into the wider Southern African Development Community (SADC) market.
The announcement follows a high-level Zambian delegation’s visit to ApexBrazil—the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency—where the Ministers of Finance and Agriculture, accompanied by senior advisors to President Hakainde Hichilema, presented a compelling vision for increased economic collaboration. During the visit, discussions centered on unlocking mutual trade and investment opportunities, particularly in food production, logistics, and sustainable energy.
The October symposium will also offer participants the chance to explore joint ventures, public-private partnerships, and opportunities under Zambia’s economic transformation agenda. With Zambia’s stable macroeconomic outlook, investor-friendly reforms, and strategic geographic location, the country is positioning itself as a prime destination for Brazilian capital and innovation.
As preparations continue, both governments are optimistic that the symposium will catalyze a new wave of investments that benefit both countries—boosting trade volumes, generating employment, and fostering long-term economic ties between Latin America and Southern Africa.