ZDA says they have not given land to any investor as they are not an allocating agency.
ZDA Director General Albert Halwampa (left) with Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane (right).
The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has clarified that it does not allocate land to investors, contrary to recent claims.
According to ZDA Board Chairperson Prof. Biemba Maliti, the agency’s mandate does not include allocating land to investors.
Instead, the ZDA makes recommendations on incentives to facilitate investment in Zambia, as provided by the ZDA Act of 2006 and 2022.
The Act specifies that the ZDA’s role includes assisting in securing permissions, exemptions, authorizations, licenses, and land from state institutions for business establishment and operation.
The agency also facilitates and promotes the development of special economic zones.
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A Director General Albert Halwampa had earlier assured investors that the agency would facilitate land acquisition and other incentives.
However, Prof. Maliti has now clarified that land allocation is not within the ZDA’s jurisdiction.
The ZDA Act of 2022 provides for the agency’s roles and responsibilities, which do not include land allocation.
Section (d) of the Act specifies that the ZDA shall assist in securing permissions, exemptions, authorizations, licenses, and land from state institutions.
While the ZDA can facilitate land acquisition, it does not have the authority to allocate land.
The agency’s primary focus is on promoting investment and economic development in Zambia.
The ZDA works closely with other state institutions to ensure a conducive business environment.
Investors seeking land allocation should engage directly with the relevant state institutions.
The ZDA will continue to provide support and facilitation services to investors.
The agency remains committed to promoting economic development and job creation in Zambia.
The clarification by Prof. Maliti has brought clarity to the role of the ZDA in land allocation.
The ZDA’s mandate is clear, and the agency will continue to operate within its legal framework.
Investors are advised to seek guidance from the ZDA on incentives and facilitation services.
The agency’s doors are open for consultation and support.
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