Industrial Development Corporation
IDC at a Glance
The IDC is the commercial investment arm of the government with a twofold mandate to superintend over state owned enterprises and drive investments in priority sectors in collaboration with the private sector.
About IDC
Our Priority Sectors
Explore the industries where IDC is building resilient enterprises and long-term value for Zambia.
TOURISM
How IDC Turned Around Mukuba Hotel
From a pandemic-era low of 22% occupancy to a rebuilt and rebranded landmark, the story of Ndola’s Mukuba Hotel is a case study in what patient shareholder investment can achieve
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ICT
Digitalising Zambia’s SMEs for Growth
How INFRATEL is helping make digital tools and solutions more accessible to small and growing businesses.
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ENERGY
Inside Zambia’s US$1.1 Billion ZPEC Refinery Project
A Zambia-China joint venture is setting up an ultra-modern refinery from ground up
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TRANSFORMATION
Building Zambia from within
Two years into its decade-long transformation blueprint, the Industrial Development Corporation is pointing to concrete results: reconstituted subsidiary boards, long-term plans stretching 15 years ahead, a petroleum refinery taking shape, rising dividends…
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AGRICULTURE
IDC adds flavour to Kawambwa Tea
A modern processing plant, an expanding plantation and a new premium product line are turning around one of Zambia’s oldest agro-industrial estates, as Kawambwa Tea Industries Limited doubles its processing capacity and…
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Discover opportunities shaping Zambia's future
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IDC Staff Toast Zambia’s 62nd Independence Anniversary
Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) staff joined the nation in commemorating Zambia’s 62nd Independence anniversary. Speaking on behalf of Chief Executive Officer Mr Cornwell Muleya, Acting CEO Mr Raphael…
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Resources & Publications
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