KALULUSHI INVESTMENT PROFILE 2017

District of Kalulushi BUSINESS RETENTION & DEVELOPMENT

KALULUSHI – SINCE 1958

Multi Economic Facility Zone in Chambeshi Township Current Central Business District (CBD) – Kalulushi Township

National Pensions Authority Scheme Housing Stocks for Business Kalulushi South Downs Airport Run Way – 7KM from CBD

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FACTS KALULUSHI & FIGURES DISTRICT AT A GLANCE FACTS & FIGURES Kalulushi District is centrally located between , , , and

Lufwanyama Districts in the . Kalulushi is 15 kilometers from the  Population – 199,907 City of Kitwe. The District has one (1) Constituency and 22 Wards. The District is the  Climate - Kalulushi is situated at most politically stable and well-coordinated place in terms of governance throughout 12.83° South latitude, 28.08° East the country. longitude and 1270 meters elevation above the sea level Kalulushi‟s major economic activities are mining, forestry, agriculture and wood  Median Age – 35 processing. The District‟s economy is one of the strongest in the Copperbelt Province  Median Family Income – K 2, 500 due to huge mining investments and being the highest contributor in terms of Gross  Area of the District – 725 square

Domestic Products (GDP) and employment. Other small and medium economic kilometers activities include small scale mining such as silica, retail and informal businesses.  Median home value – K193, 045, 400  Religion – Christianity

Source: CSO, 2010 WHY INVEST IN KALULUSHI DISTRICT

Sustained High Growth  Agriculture, forestry and wood processing has kept the economy in Kalulushi afloat even when the mines under perform

 Sound macroeconomic management and robust fiscal discipline exhibited by local administrators

Investor’s Friendly Climate  Special Economic Zones have been planned. The first one was the Multi Facility Economic Zone (MFEZ) in Chambeshi and now the new Central Business District (CBD). The District intends to open more special

economic Zones

Access to Market  Apart from the available market of 130,907 thousand people in the district. The district is also open and accessible to over 3 million people in the Copperbelt Province, North Western and through to the Congo DR.

Availability of Labour Markets  Kalulushi has a very high unskilled and skilled labor efficiency and offers an excellent and flexible supply of labor

Governance  Kalulushi is politically stable with well-functioning institutions, rule of law and zero tolerance for corruption

Untapped Investment  Potential opportunities for investment abound, particularly in the following sectors: infrastructure, social Opportunities amenities, agriculture, energy, tourism, manufacturing, information and communication technology, mining, financial services, mining, real estate and construction.

CURRENT MAJOR EMPLOYERS BUSINESS TAXES AND LINCESING INFORMATION

 Non Ferrous Company (NFC) The District collects sales tax, property tax, and land rates. The council also  China Cooperation Zone (ZCCZ) issues trading licenses for retail business  Chambeshi Copper Smelter  Sino Metals Residential (%)  Solar Exprochem  Low - 0.0035  Ministry of Health (Kalulushi General Hospital)  Medium – 0.0035  Ministry of Education  High cost - 0.002

 Bolo Mining  15 Metallurgical Construction Corporation Commercial Properties – 0.008 Industrial Properties – 0.008 Other notable employers are; Mining Properties – 0.015  Local and central government, forestry, Zambia clay, Catholic University to mention some.

COMMUNITY AMENITIES UTILITIES BUSINESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

 Kalulushi / Chambeshi Council Water and Sewerage Company In an effort to remain competitive and responsive to library business seeking to expand or relocate in the  The District provides fresh water  Public tennis courts District, Kalulushi Municipal Council offers you the and waste water to all businesses  Chibuluma Rugby, Bowling, following assistance: Squash, Swimming Pool, Golf and and residents through Water and Sewerage Company Kalulushi Modern Stars football  Assistance to companies meeting the (NWSC) fields. District‟s criteria may be in the form of  Umulu Dam / Park compliance to Urban and Regional Planning Energy The District provides electrical energy Act, Zambia Environmental Management to all businesses and residents through Agency Act, permit fees, rebates, rebates of Zambia Electrical Service construction use tax, and the rebate of sales AGRICULTURE Corporation (ZESCO) tax.

Kalulushi District has fertile land to support The District offers your company investment  All assistance is customized to the needs of any type of crop. The district is leading in opportunities in the area of; the company and requires Kalulushi urban agriculture in the Copperbelt  Solar Energy Municipal Council and other regulatory Province. It feeds neighboring towns in the  Biomass Energy agencies approval. Copperbelt Province with fresh vegetables  Waste-to-energy and cereals. For additional information regarding business

assistance, contact the Town Clerk on Tel: +260 966 Kalulushi District offers your company PUBLIC SAFETY 920 099, Email: [email protected] or opportunities to trade in; Her Worship the Mayor on Tel: +260 966 601 690, Kalulushi Police Station Email: [email protected]  Food processing for domestic and The Police Station strives to create an international markets; staple foods and significant potential for growth environment where businesses and residents include beans, cassava, maize and feel safe. All the planning regions in the potatoes. District have police post to maintain peace  Value addition – washing and and security to businesses and citizens. roasting opportunities as premium

harvest grows. Kalulushi District Fire Section  Mechanization opportunities –

Irrigation and sale of agricultural Kalulushi District fire protection unit is equipment for large scale farming. • dedicated to the preservation of life and Distribution and cold chain – Need property through fire prevention, fire for improved infrastructure for suppression, hazardous materials response export products. and emergency medical services support. Kalulushi Municipal Council Premises

TRANSPORTATION REAL ESTATE FOR COMMERCIAL AND

Kalulushi District is centrally located within the intermodal INDUSTRIAL transportation system along the country‟s highway. The District is located 15 minutes drive from Kitwe and 1hour drive from Ndola, Construction and real estate are key potential drivers for Kalulushi‟s

Kalulushi offers quality road, air, bicycle and pedestrian economic growth. Kalulushi District has adequate available real transportation choices. estate products such as land. The District offers your company Domestic Air Transport development and redevelopment opportunities for retail businesses of all sizes. 45 minutes to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport

20 minutes to Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Airport The recent increase in foreign investments in the District has created a high demand for upper end office space with fully equipped Public Transport telecommunications, utilities, and power hence creating a demand for more offices in Kalulushi and beyond. 15 Minutes to Kitwe City 60 Minutes to 45 Minutes to Chingola The Government of the Republic of Zambia projects that by 2030, the

country will approximately have 10500 backlog of housing units in The District of Kalulushi offers your company investment the urban area and 10500 in the countryside. This demonstrates / opportunities in; justifies the need for the country to invest more in real estate.  Air transportation, Airport ground handling, Ring roads

and Bypass roads, Road construction, rehabilitation and The District offers your company investment opportunities in the maintenance, and Bus rapid transport lines. following areas;

 High rise housing apartments. HEALTH CENTRE  Residential houses for low, middle and high income class.  Manufacturing of construction materials. Kalulushi District has a number of health centers stocked with all  Construction of commercial complexes and shopping malls. types of medication. The hospitals also have enough qualified health  Development of entertainment centers. personnel ready to attend to you, family and employees at any given  Construction of a government and private office complex.  Establishment of skills training centers time. The main health center in the District is Kalulushi General  A youth sports centre. Hospital and many other health centers namely Kalulushi  Brick & Tile making factory Government, Main, Chibuluma, Chambishi, Ichimpe, Lukoshi, Chati, Kite, Mindolo farms and all clinics.

The District offers your company investment opportunities in;

 Private hospitals and Clinics

TOURISM MANUFACTURING

Chembe Bird Sanctuary is situated about 25 kilometers from Kalulushi District and the country at large are experiencing high demand

Kalulushi Central Business District along Kalengwa – Lufwanyama for housing units and the high rate of urbanization has resulted into faster road. It remains the most attractive tourist detestation in Kalulushi rate of growth of construction. The country is also experiencing rapid district. It offers you and your business a lot of site seeing of over infrastructure development. This has resulted into high demand for 300 bird species out of the 750 bird species listed in Zambia, family construction materials mainly: retreats as well as game viewing.

 Steel materials (roofing sheets, hollow sections, ridges, gutters, Opportunities offered include fishing competition, and boat cruising meshes, etc.). games.  Clay products: tiles (floor & roofing) ; bricks; paving blocks;  Paints;  Electric cables Kalulushi District aims at increasing domestic production, improving export competitiveness and creating an enabling environment for

industrialization through Private Sector Development in building a more competitive manufacturing sector.

In order to meet the above mentioned demands, Kalulushi District offers your business a well serviced land in special economic zones and industrial parks under the new CBD to facilitate for quick project implementation.

HOUSING BANKING SERVICES

Kalulushi is a safe and friendly District where foreigners can feel at Kalulushi District has two operating International Banks but with four home and go about their lives in comfort and security. There is Automated Teller Machines (ATM) for FNB, Finance Bank, Bankclays, availability of suitable expatriate accommodation such as the and ZANACO. The two international banks operate in Kaulushi and

NAPSA housing complex. There are also housing units in own plot Chambeshi Planning Zones respectively. The Bank services almost all the with swimming pool and all security provisions. business community in the District with excess going into the neighboring towns. Visitors in Kalulushi District can draw cash and buy

Housing Rentals goods using VISA cards which are readily available in all ATM within  One bedroom house / Apartment - $150 & Above the Central Business District.

 Two bedroom house / apartment - $250 & Above The District offers your company investment opportunities in more Banking services.  Three bedroom house / Apartment - $350 & Above

EDUCATION MINING

Kalulushi District provides your company and business with access Kalulushi District hosts four (4) foreign mining corporations and a

 To one of the most vibrant and educated communities number of local small scale mining companies. The mining industry is the highest contributor in terms of Gross Domestic Products (GDP) at Number of international education facilities within 30 km radius in 45% and employment in Zambia. The District has rich copper, cobalt the District and emerald deposits among other minerals.

 Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools – 2 Kalulushi offers your mining business exploration opportunities (to  Junior and High Schools – 1 identify deposits of copper, cobalt, silica, emeralds). - Pupil to teacher ratio – 17 to 1  Partnership with local mining companies.  Government Junior and High Schools – 26  Exploration and exploitation of gemstones, and Lime stone. - Pupil to teacher ratio – 54 to 1  Trade in mineral substances.

 Trade in mining equipment. Kalulushi District offers your company investment opportunities to; The pictures below show some of the mining companies operating in

the District today.  Establishment of private primary and secondary schools.  Establishment of tertiary institutions in science and technology.  Special needs schools.  Establishment of technical and vocational training centers

Source: (Ministry of Education)

RETAIL LABOUR Kalulushi District‟s retail business shows high potential but currently, the Kalulushi District has a vibrant and educated workforce, retail industry is dominated by local companies and traders. However although the proportion of highly technically competent workers over the last 5 years, the District has managed to attract regional retail is fairly small. Demand for skilled labor generally exceeds local outlet from South Africa such as PEP and After Ten from Lebanon. The supply. Technical skills, management expertise, and marketing District is hoping for more international supermarket chain arriving soon. skills are all in short supply. Many large investors rely on With positive growth trends and favorable demographics the retail market foreign workers and engineers to fill the void. However, the is expected to continue to post growth with increasing demand for more district has plenty of unskilled labour for hire. The government consumer goods both local and foreign brands in the District. has made it a priority to ensure that Zambian citizens are well represented in foreign enterprise workforces.

TELECOMMUNICATION

Broadband is available throughout Kalulushi District from fiber optic, cable, DLS, or wireless providers.

The district location makes it possible to offer one – bounce satellite uplinks that provide real time connection. Kalulushi District offers your company opportunities to; The major telecommunication companies are;  Establish ware housing.  Zamtel  Freight passenger planes.  MTN Zambia  Malls and Commercial Centers.  Supply chains.  Airtel Zambia  Show rooms.  Hyper markets.  Vodafone Zambia  Home depots. The new 2017 planned Central Business District offers your company a well-planned and serviced land to construct and conduct your business. LAND ADMINISTRATION IN ZAMBIA Purchase of Private Land

Generally, land in Zambia is administered under dual system namely, Land in private ownership can be bought and sold and title deeds (Statutory & Customary). However, Kalulushi District only has statutory issued by the Commissioner of Lands. In all instances „State land governance system which land can only be acquired either through the Consent‟ will have to be obtained by the vendor before title deeds Kalulushi Municipal Council or the Ministry of Lands. can pass to the purchaser. Before a land can be bought or sold „State Consent‟ must be obtained. The consent is issued by the

Land Acquisition in Kalulushi / Zambia Commissioner of Lands on application. If consent is not granted A non-Zambian can acquire land under following conditions; within 45 days of filing the application, the application is deemed to be granted. If consent is refused, the reasons for refusal must be  He / She is a permanent resident in Zambia  He / She is an investor within the meaning of the ZDA Act or any furnished to the applicant within 30 days. other law permitting investment in Zambia  In exceptional cases by Presidential consent in writing

 A person registers a company under the Companies Act, with no less than 75% Zambian shareholding.

 Title Deed will be issued in the name of the registered company.  Under a short term tenancy of not more than 5 years

 If the person is granted concession or right – under the National Parks and Wildlife Act. Source: (ZDA, 2013) Before a land can be bought or sold „State Consent‟ must be obtained. The consent is issued by the Commissioner of Lands on application. If consent is not granted within 45 days of filing the application, the application is deemed to be granted. If consent is refused, the reasons for refusal must be furnished to the applicant within 30 days.

Acquisition of land in an area designated as State Land will require consent of relevant District Council. Land, which does not fall within the jurisdiction of any council, can be alienated upon direct application to the Commissioner of Lands. He will then make a formal offer to the applicant, which will contain similar conditions to those obtaining in the offer made for an application of land situate in the Customary Area.

Source: (ZDA, 2013)

THE KALULUSHI CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)

Kalulushi Municipal Council is looking to expand and attract new businesses in the District through the planning and opening up of 234ha of land for the new Central Business District area in August 2017. The planned CBD will be the new City of Kalulushi District. The new CBD offers your business a well serviced and planned location for Industrial, Commercial and Residential Businesses. The new CBD master plan which can be obtained from Kalulushi

Municipal Council is seeking investments in a Shopping and Leisure Malls, State of Art hotels and lodges, State and Private Office Blocks, Banking Malls, Recreation P arks, Service Station, Education Facilities, and Modern Bus and Taxi Station and Value Addition Industrial Park for heavy and light industries among other opportunities.

The land for the new CBD is secure and free. This means the land is unoccupied by any illegal squatters and the Council has the right to allocate and approve any intended development on the said piece of land.

The new Central Business District (CBD) provides the opportunity to both local and foreign investors. The CBD is expected to create jobs in skilled and unskilled sectors and encouraging knowledge transfer thereby acceleration of the District‟s economic activities in general.

The Kalulushi Central Business District is currently seeking for both local and foreign investors to acquire available planned plots /or stands. The new Central Business District is on 234ha of land with all plots still unoccupied. Infrastructure development in the new CBD in is so far at more than 40% with the main works on access roads construction, electricity roll out and water systems.

CURRENT SERVICES OFFERED AT THE NEW INVESTMENT CATEGORIES CARTED FOR IN THE NEW CBD CBD The Kalulushi new Central Business District which is managed as “mixed use”  Reliable utilities: Power, Water and Sanitation zone has been designed to accommodate the following types of investments:

 Onsite and offsite roads and links to airports and  Shopping and Leisure Malls, main roads.  State of Art hotels and lodges,  State of Art Office Blocks,

 Banking Malls,

 Recreation parks,  Service Station,

 Education Facilities,  Modern Bus and Taxi Station and,  Value Addition Industrial Park for heavy and light industries.

AVALIABLE NEW CBD INDUSTRIAL PARK AUGUST 2017 AVALIABLE NEW CBD COMMERCIAL PARK AUGUST 2017

KALULUSHI DISTRICT TOPOGRAHY KALULUSHI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL PLANNING ZONES