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Southern Africa

Zambia

A copper-anchored economy central to the energy transition supply chain, emerging from debt restructuring with renewed investor engagement.

Investment climate: Mixed · 3.2/5
Capital
Lusaka
Currency
ZMW
Population
20.6M
GDP
USD 28bn
Legal system
Common law
Languages
English
Copper and critical minerals mandates dominate the current pipeline.

Sector outlook

MiningStrong3.8/5

Copper expansion central to energy transition supply chains.

Constraints: Power availability and haulage capacity.

Structuring intelligence

Sovereign risk scoring, treaty routes and step-by-step regulatory requirements for Zambia are reserved for ADA Intelligence members.