Zambia Strengthens Export Standards and Economic Diversification Through New Agreements

Zambia's economy is poised for growth as Government rolls out modern systems to track and quantify exports, with new agreements aimed at strengthening product certification and standardisation.

Finance Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane said the Government is enhancing the certification of Zambian products to drive value addition, industrialisation, and economic diversification. Speaking in Lusaka at the signing of two landmark concession agreements, he said the initiatives will significantly improve product standards and export monitoring across the country.

The agreements, covering the National Digital Supply Chain Finance Platform and the Development of the National Assessment and Certification Infrastructure, were signed between the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) and the Africa Certification Inspection Agency.

Commerce Minister Chipoka Mulenga added that the digital supply chain platform will enable Zambia to accurately quantify its exports for the first time, giving the country a much clearer picture of its trade performance and unlocking new opportunities for growth.

ZABS Chief Executive Officer Nathan Sing'ambwa reaffirmed the Bureau's commitment to raising product standardisation to greater heights, ensuring that Zambian goods can compete with the best on the global market.

Africa Certification Inspection Agency CEO Andile Ramaphosa expressed confidence that Zambia's exports will become more competitive as a result of the new agreements, which target both product certification and broader industrial growth.

Together, the agreements represent a major step forward in Zambia's drive to diversify its economy, strengthen industry, and ensure that Zambian products meet the standards required to thrive in regional and international markets.