Zim sends construction mission to Zambia

Sikhulekelani Moyo

Zimpapers Business Hub

A delegation of Zimbabwean companies is set to engage potential trade partners in Zambia, from July 22 to 24 to explore opportunities in the construction and building services sector.

The trade mission, facilitated by the national trade development and promotion agency, ZimTrade, will bring together local firms involved in the supply of products and services used in the building and construction sector.

These include suppliers of building and construction materials and technical services such as engineering, architecture, project management and quantity surveying.

The mission is part of a broader strategy by ZimTrade to grow Zimbabwe’s presence in regional markets, which have become an important component of global trade.

ZimTrade chief executive officer, Mr Allan Majuru, said the focus on construction services was based on both market demand in Zambia and Zimbabwe’s existing capabilities in the sector.

“This initiative is a response to the growing demand for infrastructure-related services in the region,” he said.

“We have local firms with solid experience and technical capacity, and we believe Zambia offers a practical entry point into the broader regional market.”

Mr Majuru said the Zambia mission was intended to help companies understand market conditions, legal frameworks and business practices in the host country.

“This is an opportunity for our firms to gather market intelligence and begin building relationships with potential clients and partners,” said Mr Majuru.

Zambia has in recent years prioritised infrastructure development, with investment going into urban housing projects, road construction and commercial real estate.

Many of these projects are being implemented through public-private partnerships and external funding, presenting opportunities for Zimbabwean companies in the sector.

Mr Majuru said Zimbabwean firms were in a good position to offer value in such projects.

“We are not just sending companies across the border, but we are building linkages that are based on capacity, skills, professionalism and regional cooperation,” he said.

“Our institutions produce highly qualified engineers, architects and project managers and these professionals are already engaged in local infrastructure projects and can easily adapt to similar requirements in Zambia.”