KITWE DISTRICT INVESTMENT PROFILE 2019

FOREWORD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INVESTMENT OVERVIEW ...... 1 1.1 Why Should You Invest In ...... 1 1.2 Where Should You Invest ...... 1 2.0 INTRODUCTION ...... 2 2.1 Population ...... 3 2.2 Languages ...... 3 2.3 Currency ...... 3 2.4 Current Employers ...... 3 2.5 Public Safety ...... 3 3.0 AGRICULTURE ...... 4 3.1 Livestock ...... 6 3.2 Bee Keeping ...... 6 3.3 Fisheries ...... 6 3.4 Agriculture Investment Opportunities ...... 7 4.0 UTILITIES ...... 8 4.1 Energy ...... 8 4.2 Water and Sanitation ...... 8 4.3 Waste Management ...... 8 4.4 Utilities Investment Opportunities ...... 8 5.0 MANUFACTURING ...... 9 5.1 Manufacturing Investment Opportunities ...... 9 6.0 INFRASTRUCTURE ...... 10 6.1 Road...... 10 6.2 Rail ...... 10 6.3 Air ...... 10 6.4 Informal Settlements ...... 10 6.5 Infrastructure Investment Opportunities ...... 10 7.0 TOURISM ...... 11

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7.1 Community Amenities ...... 11 7.2 Hotels and Lodges in Kitwe ...... 11 7.3 Tourism Investment Opportunities ...... 12 8.0 INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY ...... 13 8.1 Telecommunications Companies in Kitwe ...... 13 8.2 Radio and Television Broadcasters in Kitwe ...... 13 8.3 ITC Investment Opportunities ...... 13 9.0 CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE ...... 14 9.1 Construction & Real Estate Investment Opportunities ...... 14 10.0 RETAIL ...... 15 10.1 Malls in Kitwe ...... 15 10.2 Markets in Kitwe...... 15 10.3 Retail Investment Opportunities ...... 15 11.0 MINING ...... 16 11.1 The Cobalt Plant ...... 16 11.2 The Nkana Concentrator ...... 16 11.3 List of Mining Companies in Kitwe ...... 16 11.4 Mining Investment Opportunities ...... 16 12.0 EDUCATION ...... 17 12.1 Number of Schools in Kitwe ...... 17 12.2 Education Investment Opportunities ...... 17 13.0 HEALTH ...... 18 13.1 Health Facilities in Kitwe...... 18 13.2 Dentist Surgeries in Kitwe ...... 18 13.3 Health Investment Opportunities ...... 18 14.0 FINANCIAL SERVICES...... 19 14.1 Local and International Banks in Kitwe ...... 19 14.1 Financial Services Investment Opportunities ...... 19 15.0 INVESTMENT POLICY AND LEGISLATION ...... 20 15.1 The Agricultural Policy ...... 20

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15.2 The Second Cultural Agricultural Policy ...... 20 15.3 Guiding Principals ...... 21 15.4 Objectives of the Second National Agriculture Policy ...... 21 15.5 The Over-riding Objective of the Second National Agriculture Policy ...... 21 16.0 PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ...... 22 17.0 BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME ...... 23

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LIST OF TABLES Table 1.0 Landmass, Agriculture, Produce and Markets……………………….. 4

Table 1.1 Population – Total Population vs Farmer Population……………..… 5

LIST OF MAPS Figure 1.0 Location Map of ……………………………..…… 2 Figure 1.1 Land Use Cover Map of Kitwe ……………………………..…… 5

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ABBREVIATIONS

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1.0 INVESTMENT OVERVIEW 1.1 Why Should You Invest In Kitwe? Sustained High Growth Trade and Agriculture has kept the economy in Kitwe afloat even when the mines underperform Local administrators have also exhibited sound macroeconomic management and robust fiscal discipline.

Robust Governance Kitwe is politically stable with well-functioning institutions, rule of law and is working towards zero tolerance for corruption.

Strong Natural Resource Base Rich endowment of rainfall, soils, and favorable temperature range; most crops are grown organically. Kitwe also has unexploited mineral deposits, and tourism opportunities.

Access to Markets Kitwe is a hub for a rapidly growing integrating : It is centrally located and apart from the available market of 500000 people in the district, Kitwe is also open and accessible to over 3,000,000 people on the Province and through to Congo DR.

Trainable Labour Kitwe accounts for 24% of the population on the Copperbelt. It has plenty of quality labour.

Untapped Investment Opportunities Potential opportunities for investment abound, particularly in the Infrastructure, Agriculture, Energy, Information and Communication Technology, Tourism and Manufacturing sectors.

1.2 Where Should You Invest? This profile identifies investment opportunities available to local and foreign investors in Kitwe District. Kitwe District highlights the potential to invest in the agriculture sector as the district is endowed with vast stretches of land suitable for massive agriculture (an attribute that can make the district a hub of agro-products in Zambia, and because of its great location, in Central Southern Africa). This profile highlights investment opportunities in the following sectors; agriculture, utilities, manufacturing, tourism, information communication and technology, construction and real estate, retail, mining, education, health and financial services.

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

Kitwe, Zambia’s second largest city, is located in the central part of the Copperbelt and is endowed with vast natural resources. It is currently the most populated district in and the second most populated district in Zambia. Kitwe District has a total population of 517,543 people accounting for about 24 percent of the population in the province. Kitwe’s inhabitants are young, with slightly over 66 percent of the population below the age of 25 years.

Figure 1.0: Location Map of Kitwe District

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2.1 Population According to the Central Statistical Office (CSO) 2010 census report, the present population of Kitwe City stands at 517,543 with a total of 256 740 males and 260 803 females and an approximated 3.3% annual growth rate. For the years 2017 and 2018, the 2010 population of 517 543 is projected at 628 849 and 649 601 respectively.

2.2 Languages The main languages spoken in Kitwe include; English, being the official language and Bemba.

2.3 Currency The main currency used in the purchase of goods and services is the Zambian (ZMW).

2.4 Current Major Employers 1. Mopani Copper Mines 3. AVIC International 5. ZAFFICO 7. MTN 2. Zambeef Limited 4. Airtel 6. ZESCO

Other notable employers are: Local and Central government and informal employment at Chisokone Market.

2.5 Public Safety Kitwe Police Station The Police Station strives to create an environment where businesses and residents feel safe. All the planning regions in the District have police post to maintain peace and security to businesses and citizens. Kitwe District Fire Section Kitwe District Fire Protection Unit is dedicated to the preservation of life and property through fire prevention, fire suppression, hazardous materials response and emergency medical services support.

Kitwe Nkana Golf Club Kitwe City Square Library

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3.0 AGRICULTURE

Kitwe district has a total land area of 777 sq km (77,700ha). Of this area, approximately 25,700 ha are arable, 16,000 ha under forest reserves (there have been excisions to the Mwekera forest reserve and current hectarage is yet to be ascertained). Located on a landscape of an attractive mix of gently undulating woodlands, dambos, farmland and water bodies (rivers and streams). The district is in Agro Ecological Region 3 receiving average rainfall of above 1200mm.The major crops cultivated are maize, sweet potatoes, cassava, groundnuts and vegetables(Tomato, Cabbage, Chinese Cabbage, Rape, Spinach and carrot). A good number of farmers are also turning to soya bean production. Kitwe district has fertile land and has prioritised agricultural diversification in line with the Seventh National Development Plan. The district has a total of 800 Farms and 96% of the farms are small-scale holding while 3% are medium scale farm holdings and 1% large-scale farm holdings. The district has a registered total of 12 commercial (amongst others; Cedrics Farms, King Fishers, China Harvest, Life Song etc), 23 medium scale and 7,513 small-scale farmers. The agricultural sector will continue to be a strategic area of focus in promoting economic growth, reducing poverty and creating employment in Kitwe District

Table 1.0: Landmass, Agriculture, Produce and Markets

Altitude (metres above 1,295 sea level) Total area (Ha) 77,700 Arable land (Ha) 25,700 Land under * Cultivation(Ha) Forestry 16,000 Reserves (Ha) Forestry species Baphia bequaertti, Brachystegia boehmii, Brachystegia utilis, Albizia antunesiana, Albizia versicolor, Isoberlinia angolensis, Julbernardia paniculata, Marquesia macroura, Pericopsis angolensis, Parinari curatellifolia, Uapaca kirkiana and Uapaca nitida Major Chisokone, Nakadoli, Chamboli markets Major Maize, Sweet potato, Cassava, Groundnuts, and Vegetables Crops (tomato,cabbage, chinese cabbage, rape, spinach and carrot) Major Cattle, pigs, goats, poultry Livestock Shopping Mukuba, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Copper hill and Nkana. Malls  Datum not ascertained

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Kitwe City Square Library

Table 1.1: Population- Total Population vs Farmer Population

Male Female Total Households Total population 260,216 261,876 522,092 99,122 Constituencies 57,045 59,093 116,138 22,351 Kamfinsa 43,219 43,543 86,761 16,867 Kwacha 71,257 68,738 139,996 26,365 Nkana 41,554 42,382 83,936 16,072 Wusakile 47,141 48,120 95,261 17,467 Farmer 12,080* population

*2013 figure- farmer register currently being updated

Figure 1.1: Land Use/Cover Map of Map Kitwe, 2015.

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In Kitwe, a wide range of environmental problems are associated with rapid urbanisation and population. Land degradation, pollution, and overuse of natural resources are common. Solid waste management, air and water pollution, and land degradation emerged as priority issues needing urgent attention for the sustainable development of Kitwe.

In the fight to curb these environmental issues, Kitwe District has significantly increased its efforts in afforestation through tree planting programs. These programs are made possible by institutions like ZAFFICO and Forestry Research that supply seedlings to the district.

Seedlings at the Forestry Research Greenhouse Zaffico workers at Shiwangandu Plantation 3.1 Livestock The livestock sub-sector comprises beef cattle, dairy, poultry, pigs and goats, among others and remains a key economic sub-sector in the district. The population of cattle, goats, pigs, and poultry has been on the increase resulting in increased demand for pork, beef and dairy products. This presents an opportunity for growth.

3.2 Bee Keeping Kitwe District has recognized Bee-keeping, through Mwekera Bee-Keeping, as a prospective income generating activity. There is need to invest in the institutions infrastructure which was established in 1931.

3.3 Fisheries Aquaculture fish production has significantly increased in the district. Kitwe District, through the National Aquaculture Research and Development Centre (NARDC), has a history of cooperation in rural fish farming. NARDC conducts research and training activities. Through the districts fisheries agents at Mwekera Fish Farm, NARDC conducts activities that include techniques on production of carp fingerlings. At present the overall goal for NARDC is to establish economically viable methods of pond management.

Department of Fisheries – Women Carrying Fingerlings Crop From a Pond Research Building and Ponds pg. 6

3.4 Agriculture Investment Opportunities • Horticulture

• Grain Production and Processing Plants • Flower Production • Packaging Plants • Manufacturing Plants • Fresh Wholesale Food Market • Irrigation Projects • Mechanization Opportunities: sale of agricultural equipment for large scale farming • Distribution and Cold Chain; to create an improved infrastructure for export products

Aquaponics Project at Kitwe City Council Bees behind an observation glass at Mwekera Bee-Keeping

Chicken rearing at Cedrics Farm Dairy Cattle at the Milking Center – Cedrics Farm

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4.0 UTILITIES

4.1 Energy Electricity accounts for about 70% of primary energy use in Kitwe. Electrical energy is provided to

all businesses and residents in the district through Zambia Electricity Supply Corporation (ZESCO)` and Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC). Hydroelectricity is the primary source of energy in Kitwe District; however, CEC is developing a

20MW PV Solar plant on the Copperbelt that will generate clean and reliable energy.

4.2 Water and Sanitation Nkana Water and Sewerage Company (NWSC) and Mining Municipal Service provide water and sewerage services to areas under the jurisdiction of the KCC and to former ZCCM mine towshipss. NWSC manages four water plants (Bulangililo, , Mwambashi and Chambishi Water Plants.) The total population in the NWSC Service Area is 794,906 (including and Chambishi) with 62,120 Water Supply Connections of which 74.3% have Sewerage Connections. Water supply and sanitation services are inadequate, particularly in the low-income and peri-urban settlements where more than 50 percent of the city’s population live. Water pollution from the industries is a major risk. NWSC is currently implementing the Nkana Water Supply and Sanitation Project (NWSSP) to improve water infrastructure in the district and neighbouring Kalulushi and Chambishi towns. The project will see new water and sewer pipes installed and new distribution centres built in the three towns.

4.3 Waste Management Waste generated in Kitwe comprises domestic, industrial, and mine-related waste. Waste collection services are provided by the KCC, Asset Holdings Company, Mining Municipal Services, and Private waste operators contracted by the local authority. Indiscriminate dumping of waste is rampant. All the refuse collected is dumped at a crude dumpsite, since Kitwe has no engineered landfill. The rotting garbage at the dumpsite and in uncollected refuse heaps is a principal source of water, air and soil pollution and ruins the city’s appearance. Acton Investment

4.4 Utilities Investment Opportunities • Solar Energy • Biomass Energy • Waste-to-energy • Recycling • ???

The On-going CEC Project

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5.0 MANUFACTURING The manufacturing sector in Kitwe is largely driven by the fabricated metal products, basic metal products, wood and wood products and agro processing (food and beverage). Kitwe’s manufacturing sector has considerate investment potential as the domestic economy is relatively well endowed with resource factors such as raw materials, required labour force, abundant land, water and rich minerals.

5.1 Manufacturing Investment Opportunities •Construction materials •Electrical and Electronic Equipment •Processing and Refining of Food and Beverages •Chemical Production •Mineral Processing •Mineral Processing •Bio-degradable Rubber and Plastics •Packaging and paper Products •Manufacturing Plants

Jewellery and Artefacts Crafted from Malachite, Copper, Clay and Wood at Chisokone Curio Market

Chairs and Basins manufactured from plastics at Production of Sacks from recycled plastics at Acton Investments Acton Investments

Furniture Production at Nakadoli Market pg. 9

6.0 INFRASTRUCTURE 6.1 Roads Roads represent 90% of transportation in the district. The district has over 14,000 km (8,700 miles) of roads of which 20% are paved. Kitwe City is a regional hub for road transport as it connects important regional players, from Kalulushi, , Congo etc. The District is located 15 minutes’ drive from Kalulushi and 30 minutes’ drive from Ndola.

6.2 Rail The District and country at large is open to foreign direct investment to raise finances for recapitalization of the railway sector. Currently, railway transportation in Kitwe District is used for cargo transfers.

6.3 Air Air represents 0% of transportation within the district. There are two Airports on the Copperbelt Province in the neighbouring towns of Kalulushi and Ndola. It takes 30 minutes’ drive from Kitwe to SouthDowns Airport and 40 minutes’ drive from Kitwe to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Airport in Ndola.

6.4 Informal Settlements Kitwe has a total number of 21 informal settlements with few or no basic services. Out of the 21, only 7 (with a total population of 90,000) have been recognized by the municipality. The rest are regarded illegal settlements that can be demolished at any time. The local authority has a policy of regularizing and upgrading (subject to availability of funds) the informal settlements that are located in designated residential areas. There are also 22 Sites and Services Scheme settlements in the city that are at various stages of development. There is no security of tenure in unrecognized unplanned settlements, while certificates of occupancy are granted to residents of recognized or declared unplanned settlements. Other than the 7 unplanned settlements earmarked for upgrading, the remaining 14 settlements are deemed illegal, and with no security of tenure or basic infrastructure.

6.5 Infrastructure Investment Opportunities • Waste collection disposal • Waste recycling plant • Water transport infrastructure • Bus Rapid Transport Lines • Road construction, rehabilitation and • Maintenance • Railway project • Air transportation and ground handling

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7.0 TOURISM Kitwe is underdeveloped as a tourist town due to the focus on mining and industry, but nonetheless is blessed with beautiful scenery and on its boundaries sit; River to the west. To the south, the city is bounded by Kalulushi and the northern tributary of Baluba River; it follows the Musakashi, Kafue and Mutupa Rivers. Mindolo Dam, about 7km to the southwest of the city center along Kalulushi road has a boating club, swimming pool and bar. If you travel down Obote Avenue, you will find the market place where there is a fairly large curio stall selling a wide variety of copper items and other Zambian arts and crafts. Mwekera falls and lake is about 9 km off the Kitwe Ndola dual carriage way. The lake is a centre for fish farming. The falls are small but quite picturesque as they tumble from a small river over a wider rocky outcrop before settling in a shimmering pool on a rock basement. If one has an interest in mining, it is possible to visit the mines and take a tour down the mines. 30kms from Kitwe on the Kalulushi/ road is a very charming bird sanctuary run by the wildlife society by the name of bird sanctuary (which is home to 300 of the 750 rare native species of Zambia). Thick woodlands surround a small lake and there are shady campsites at the water’s edge. There are communal ablutions, lots of trees, plenty of firewood and well water. One can walk or drive around the lake and into the surrounding woodlands. Boats can be hired for fishing or bird watching from the lake.

7.1 Community Amenities Mukuba Mall Edgar Chagwa Lungu Mall Mwekera Forest Copperhill Mall Miyombo Dam Nkana North B Forest Kitwe City Square Library Mindolo Damn Ichimpe Forest Kitwe Playing Fields Nkana Stadium Kalibu Forest Author Davies Stadium Ravens Club Maposa Forest Buchi Hall Kitwe Little Theatre Misaka Forest Buchi Stadium Kamfinsa Dam Mwekera Falls Mwekera Lake Chisokone Curio Market

7.2 Hotels and Lodges in Kitwe • Garden Court Hotel 4 Star • Sherbourne Lodge 4 Star • Lodge 3 Star • Cross Roads Lodge 3 Star • Hotel Edingburgh 2 Star • Pamo Lodge 2 Star • Mukwa Lodge 2 Star • Lucky Garden Lodge 2 Star • Roadview Park Hotel 2 Star • Sherbourne Hotel 2 Star • Dazi Lodge VIP 2 Star • Providence Guest House 2 Star

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7.3 Tourism Investment Opportunities • High End Restaurants & Four /Five Star hotels • Casinos around the city. • Entertainment and Leisure Centre's (e.g. Theatres, Cinemas and Parks). • Establishment and promotion of Zoos, Zoological and Botanical gardens. • Development of boating and water sports. • Tourism and Hospitality training schools.

Mindolo Dam Mwekera Falls

Views of Garden Court Hotel

Pamo Hotel

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8.0 INFORMATION,

COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY Broadband is available throughout the District from fibre optic, cable, DLS, or wireless providers.

8.1 Telecommunications Companies in Kitwe • Zamtel • MTN Zambia • Airtel Zambia • Vodafone Zambia

8.2 Radio and Television Broadcasters in Kitwe • Zambia National Broadcasting Coorperation TV/ Radio Station • Zambia National Information Services TV/ Radio Station • Your Anthem Radio (YAR) FM Radio Station • Radiod Icengelo Radio Station • FLAVA FM Radio Station

8.3 ITC Investment Opportunities • E-Waste management (recycling and disposal) • Technical Training institutes for specialized ICT courses (E- Governance) • Software development: Mobile applications, innovative e-payment solutions • Business Development Centres

Operator at Zamtel

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9.0 CONSTRUCTION AND

REAL ESTATE Construction and real estate are key potential drivers for Kitwe’s economic growth. New concepts in development are taking place across many locations in Kitwe District. From shopping malls in Parklands, the bridge across , to Mufuchani which will create a community that will encompass nearly 200 acres with at least 3000 new homes, apartments, office and retail, parks and open spaces.

The construction of Edgar Chagwa Lungu (ECL) mall and Nkana shopping mall at Freedom Park and town centre respectively is underway. The Kitwe Shopping Mall at Freedom Park will be a world class shopping and entertainment facility that will serve the citizens. ECL Business Park is located in the heart of Kitwe and is scheduled to open in 2018. It will be a mixed used development comprising a Shopping Centre, Cinema, Hotel and an Office Block.

The Government of the Republic of Zambia projects that by 2030, the country will approximately have 10,500 backlog of housing units in the urban area and 10,500 in the countryside hence the need for the country to invest more in real estate.

9.1 Construction & Real Estate Investment Opportunities • High rise housing apartments. • Low, Medium and High Cost Residential houses. • Manufacturing of construction materials. • Construction of commercial complexes and shopping malls. • Development of entertainment centres. • Construction of a government and private office complex. • Establishment of skills training centres • A youth sports centre. • Brick & Tile making factory

Edgar Chagwa Lungu Mall Construction of offices along Chiwala Avenue pg. 14

10.0 RETAIL Kitwe District’s retail is predominantly dominated by local companies and traders. However over the last 10 years, the District has managed to attract regional retail outlet from South Africa such as Shoprite, PEP, Pick ‘n’ Pay, Food Lovers, Games Stores, Jets, Mr. Price, Foschini, Woolworths, Hungry Lion, Debonairs, After Ten from Lebanon and China Mall from China. The District is hoping for more international supermarket chains and franchises arriving soon.

10.1 Malls in Kitwe • Edgar Chagwa Lungu Mall • Mukuba Mall • Copperhill Mall

10.2 Markets in Kitwe • Chisokone Market • Chamboli Market • Obote Market • Nakadoli Market

10.3 Retail Investment Opportunities • Malls and Commercial Centres • Hyper markets • Home depots • Show rooms • Ware houses, storage facilities, & cold chains • Distribution centres • Capacity building in Logistics & supply chain

Food Lovers Shoprite Market

Chisokone Obote Market pg. 15 Market

11.0 MINING Kitwe District hosts a number of local small scale mining companies and seven (7) foreign mining corporations. The mining industry is the highest contributor in terms of Gross Domestic Products (GDP) at 45% and employment in Zambia. The District has rich copper, cobalt and emerald deposits among other minerals. Kitwe is home to Mopani Copper Mine’s Nkana Cobalt Plant, one of Africa’s largest mines. The mine is located 1km south-west of Kitwe. Tourists can see and learn what happens underground.

11.1 The Nkana Cobalt Plant Nkana Cobalt mine is the deepest mine on the Zambian Copperbelt. It has two shafts below 1,300 meters and three open pits. The plant treats cobalt concentrates to produce high purity cobalt metal. At Nkana, copper and cobalt ore is produced from five sources: four underground mines namely, Mindola North Shaft, Mindola Sub Vertical Shaft, Central Shaft, South Ore Body (SOB) Shaft and open pits dotted across the Nkana Oxide Cap.

11.2 The Nkana Concentrator The Nkana Concentrator is located in Kitwe and treats copper-cobalt sulphide flotation flowsheet to produce separate copper and cobalt concentrates. The Nkana Concentrator is one of the most important mineral processing units of Mopani, as it contributes to the production of high purity cobalt metal.

11.3 List of Mining Companies in Kitwe • Mopani Copper Mines - Nkana Cobalt Plant

• Konkola Copper Mines - Copper Refining Plant • ZCCM – IH Plc. • EC Mining • Grizzly Mining • Kagem Mining Ltd • African Mining Consultants *Zambia possesses the world’s highest- grade deposits of copper and is ranked

• Sandvik Mining 7th largest copper producer in the world • AAC Mining Executors Ltd

11.4 Mining Investment Opportunities • Partnership with local mining companies. • Exploration and exploitation of gemstones and other minerals. • Trade in mineral substances. • Trade in mining equipment. • Value addition (establishment of mineral processing plants) • Mining Railway Network pg. 16

12.0 EDUCATION

Education is the key to human development as well as environmental care. It is against this background that Kitwe District has placed emphasis on having a lot of educational facilities for vibrant and educated communities.

The education system in the district is divided into privately and publicly run institutions. The former have better facilities and teaching personnel than the latter (which are government operated) are in need of improved teaching and learning materials, and face shortages of teaching staff.

Kitwe is experiencing a shortage of public learning institutions, particularly in the primary and secondary school sectors; the increasing population demands and increase in school construction.

Even so, Kitwe is home to one of the top universities in Zambia, the . Other notable higher learning institutions are UNZA – Copperbelt Campus, , and UCZ University.

12.1 Number of Schools in Kitwe

• Secondary Schools = 37

• Primary Schools (grade 1 - 7) = 24 • Community Schools = 55 • Private Schools = 105

• College of Education (government) = 1 • Universities (government) = 2 • Private Universities = 3

12.2 Education Investment Opportunities •Establishment of primary and secondary schools •Establishment of tertiary institutions in Business Studies and Science and technology. •Special needs schools •Establishment of technical and vocational training centres

The Copperbelt University

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13.0 HEALTH

Kitwe District delivers health care services through its 3 hospitals and 39 health centres. The KCC Offers preventive health services through the Department of Public Health and Environmental Services. Although these facilities cover the whole city, they are generally not considered adequate for the health needs in the district, mainly due to inadequate staffing levels and lack of drags. Utilisation of health services in the district is high, but user fees pose a major constraint for many poor residents.

13.1 Health Facilities in Kitwe Kitwe Teaching Hospital is the district’s main hospital. Other health facilities include: • Sinozam Hospital, • Wusakile Mine Hospital • Hillview Medical Care • Company Clinic • Progress Hospital • Lubambe Medical Centre • Ndeke Village Hospital • Government Clinics and other private hospitals

13.2 Dentist Surgeries include: • Sinozam • Wusakile • Esthetix • Tejani’s Surgery

13.3 Health Investment Opportunities • Health facilities such as clinics, hospitals, and health posts • Pharmaceutical plant and distribution network of pharmaceutical products • Repair and maintenance of medical equipment • Ambulance Services • Diagnostic Services • Health training schools • Establishment of Laboratories

Kitwe Teaching Hospital

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14.0 FINANCIAL SERVICES Kitwe District has twelve (12) operating Local and International Banks. The Bank services almost all the business community in the District with excess going into the neighbouring towns. Visitors in Kitwe District can draw cash and buy goods using VISA cards which are readily available in all ATM within the District.

14.1 Local and International Banks in Kitwe: • Bank PLC • Bank • First National Bank • Stanbic Bank • Indo Zambia Bank • ECO Bank • Investrust • Zambia National Commercial Bank • • United Bank for Africa • Atlas Mara •

14.2 Financial Services Investment Opportunities

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15 .0 INVESTMENT POLICY AND LEGISLATION 15.1 Agricultural Policy The Zambian Government Policy direction is guided by: • At International Level: i. Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Program (CAADP) - AU. ii. COMESA, SADC protocols • At National Level: i. Seventh National Development Plan (SNDP) ii. Second National Agriculture Policy (SNAP) • At District Level: i. Kitwe District Strategic Plan 2018 - 2022 ii. Kitwe District Development Plan 2019 - 2024 iii. Integrated Development Plan 2019 - 2029

15.2 The Second Cultural Agricultural Policy The government has identified the agriculture sector as the number one key driver of the economy in order to supplement mining which has been the largest contributor of foreign exchange earnings and national revenue. The country has enormous potential to expand agricultural production due to the vast resource endowment in terms of land, water, climate and labour. Kitwe is one of the Districts in which there is increased support towards agriculture development due to availability of conducive natural resources for agriculture.

In order to enhance development of the agricultural sector Government has formulated the Second National Agricultural Policy 2016 to 2020 whose vision is “An efficient, competitive and sustainable agricultural sector, which assures food and nutrition security, increased employment opportunities and incomes.”

The rationale for the Second National Agriculture Policy is to provide a conducive environment that will stimulate sustainable agricultural development. The Policy provides a framework that will promote sustainable agricultural diversification, agricultural commercialization, private sector participation and inclusive agricultural growth. It is envisaged that this Policy will promote competitiveness, stimulate efficiency, increased productivity and profitability in the agriculture sector.

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15.3 Guiding Principals • The right to adequate and nutritious food • Government as a facilitator of private sector led agriculture • Equitable, inclusive and sustainable development. • The promotion of agriculture as a business and value addition • Profitability and competitiveness. • Cognizance of land tenure systems. • Stakeholder involvement. • Cognizance of international Treaties, Protocols and Agreements. • Private sector-led agricultural development. • Agricultural diversification. • Cooperatives as a vehicle for agriculture growth

15.4 Objectives of the Second National Agriculture Policy The Vision of SNAP will be attained through:

• Strengthening the policy, legal and regulatory framework • Implementing and achieving the following policy objectives and their measures; i. Increase agricultural production, productivity and value addition ii. Increase effectiveness and efficiency of agricultural Research and Development iii. Strengthen the capacities of Agricultural Training Institutions iv. Improve the efficiency of agricultural markets for inputs and outputs v. Promote availability of and accessibility to agricultural finance, credit facilities and insurance (FISP, E-Voucher) vi. Increase private sector participation in agricultural development vii. Improve food and nutrition security viii. Promote the sustainable management and use of natural resources ix. Mainstream environment and Climate Change in the agriculture sector x. Promote the mainstreaming of Gender, HIV and AIDS, and governance issues in agriculture

15.5 The Over-riding Objective of the Second National Agriculture Policy i. To accelerate reduction of food and nutrition insecurity ii. To accelerate reduction of poverty iii. To increase agriculture sector growth and employment.

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16.0 PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP The Government is currently promoting Public Private Partnership (PPP) which is key to the delivery of infrastructure and service delivery. The district through the Local Authority (Kitwe City Council) would like to embark on the following PPP Projects that support the expansion of the four (4) key sectors covered: i. Construction of a Bus Terminus PLEASE LIST PPP Projects

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17.0 BUSINESS ASSISTANCE

PROGRAMME

In an effort to remain competitive and responsive to business seeking to expand or relocate in the District, Kitwe City Council offers you the following assistance:

Assistance to companies meeting the District’s criteria may be in the form of compliance to Urban and Regional Planning Act, Zambia Environmental Management Agency Act, permit fees, rebates, rebates of construction use tax, and the rebate of sales tax. All assistance is customized to the needs of the company and requires Kitwe City Council and other regulatory agencies approval.

For additional information regarding business assistance please contact:

KITWE CITY COUNCIL P.O. Box 20070 1 Nsansa Lane Kitwe

Tel: +260-212-224698 Fax: +260-212-224698 E-mail: [email protected]

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