Chemical industry in Zambia

Latest Zambian chemical industry news

19 October 2026
Trafigura: Metals supply chains are becoming more connected

Demand diversification, new industries and above‑ground constraints are driving cross‑border metals trade; Trafigura has deployed $7bn and invested in power, rail, storage and processing.

6 October 2026
FIS-RDC, EnPower, Trafigura and Gridworks to build Kalumbila–Kolwezi 200km interconnector

200 km high-voltage line linking Zambia to the DRC Copperbelt, 700 MW thermal capacity (550 MW import), estimated cost USD300 million and at final development stage.

1 March 2026
Dangote Cement signs $1bn deal with Sinoma for 12 African cement projects

Deal backs new plants, expansions and upgrades across Africa to raise capacity toward an 80 MTPA 2030 target, secure gas supply, improve efficiency, cut emissions and create jobs.