Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Cornwell Muleya, has called for substantial investment in Zambia’s agricultural sector as a key strategy to ensure national food security.
Speaking at the Invest Zambia International Conference, Mr. Muleya emphasized that in response to the urgent need for food security, IDC is actively advancing the development of the farm block model in close collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture. This initiative is designed to attract private sector participation by creating structured, investment-ready agricultural zones across the country.
He highlighted that the government is playing a catalytic role by providing essential infrastructure such as roads, irrigation systems, and access to electricity within the designated farm blocks. This support is aimed at lowering entry barriers and creating an enabling environment for both local and foreign investors to thrive across the agricultural value chain.
In another session, IDC Chief Investments Officer, Mr. Mainga Mukando, made a presentation outlining key investment opportunities in Zambia’s agricultural sector, including primary production, agro-processing, and export-oriented ventures.
Meanwhile, Chief Portfolio Officer, Mr. Siakakaye Siameja, delivered a presentation focused on IDC’s growing partnerships with Chinese investors, underscoring joint ventures that are helping to modernize Zambia’s agri-industrial landscape.
