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Zambia
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Mining
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
https://www.first-quantum.com/
First Quantum Minerals is a major global mining and metals company with significant operations in Zambia. It is one of the largest copper producers in the country, operating major mines such as the Kansanshi and Sentinel mines — both among the largest copper-producing facilities in Zambia. The company has committed substantial investment into expanding and modernizing its Zambian operations, contributing to local employment, investment, and long-term mineral production growth.
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Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)
Konkola Copper Mines is Zambia’s largest copper mining and smelting company and a key contributor to the country’s mining output. It operates major assets including the Konkola Copper Mine and Nchanga Copper Mine, and manages the Nkana Refinery, which is the largest copper smelter in Zambia. KCM is primarily owned by Vedanta Resources and partly by the Zambian state through ZCCM Investments Holdings.
Agriculture
Zambeef Products PLC
Zambeef is one of Zambia’s largest and most diversified agricultural and food-production companies. It leads in beef production and operates across the value chain—growing crops (like maize, wheat, soybeans), producing animal feed, and processing livestock products including beef, chicken, dairy, and eggs. The company also manufactures related products such as leather and operates retail outlets.
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Zambia Sugar Plc
Zambia Sugar Plc is the largest sugar producer in Zambia and one of the biggest in Africa. It cultivates sugarcane and processes it into a range of sugar products under the Whitespoon brand for both domestic consumption and export. The company plays a major role in Zambia’s agricultural employment and supports outgrower schemes with local farmers.
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Zambian Breweries Plc
https://www.zambianbreweriesplc.com/
Zambian Breweries is Zambia’s leading beverage manufacturer, producing and distributing a wide range of beer and soft drink products. The company is part of the global Anheuser-Busch InBev group and brews both popular local brands like Mosi Lager and internationally recognized beers such as Castle Lager and Budweiser. Zambian Breweries also contributes significantly to the country’s industrial output and jobs.
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Trade Kings Group
Trade Kings Group is one of Zambia’s largest fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) manufacturers with a substantial portfolio that includes food and beverage products (such as dairy, baked goods, snacks, beverages), as well as other consumer goods like detergents and personal care products. Founded in 1995, the company has expanded across Southern Africa and produces many well-known local brands.
Chemical Manufacturing
Kafue Chemicals Ltd
http://www.kafuechemicals.com/
Kafue Chemicals Ltd is a long-established Zambian chemical manufacturer based in Kafue. Founded in 1984, the company specializes in producing sodium silicate and other industrial chemicals used in a variety of applications including detergents, ceramics, water treatment, and other industrial processes. Its products are supplied locally and across the region.
Tourism
Nekacheya Travel & Tours
Nekacheya Travel & Tours is a highly rated Zambian tour operator based in Livingstone, known for crafting safari adventures, cultural tours, and wildlife experiences across Zambia’s major attractions, including Victoria Falls, national parks like South Luangwa and Kafue, river excursions, and community tours. They emphasize responsible and immersive travel that highlights Zambia’s natural beauty and culture.
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Absolute Zambia Safaris
https://www.absolutezambiasafaris.com/
Absolute Zambia Safaris specializes in customized and private safari tours throughout Zambia and nearby Southern African countries. The company focuses on creating tailor-made safari itineraries based on the traveler’s interests—whether wildlife viewing, photographic safaris, or multi-destination adventures in parks like South Luangwa or Lower Zambezi—while also promoting sustainable tourism and personalized service.
Universities
University of Zambia (UNZA)
The University of Zambia (UNZA) is Zambia’s oldest and largest public university, established in 1965 and officially opened in 1966. It is a leading institution of higher education and research in the country, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as medicine, engineering, law, education, agriculture, business, and the sciences. UNZA is known for its academic excellence, research contributions, and role in developing national leaders and professionals.
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University of Lusaka (UNILUS)
The University of Lusaka (UNILUS) is a prominent private university founded in 2007 in Lusaka. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas such as business, law, health sciences, social sciences, technology, and education. UNILUS emphasizes quality education, practical training, and industry-relevant curricula, and it has grown rapidly to become one of Zambia’s leading private higher education institutions.