The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI), in collaboration with the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA), invites Kenyan private sector players, SMEs, exporters, investment promotion partners, and public institutions to express interest in participating in the 60th Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2026, scheduled to take place from 1st to 7th July 2026 at the Zambia International Trade Fair Grounds, Ndola, Zambia.
The invitation is conveyed through the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs following official communication from the High Commission of the Republic of Zambia.
About the Fair
The Zambia International Trade Fair (ZITF) is Zambia’s largest trade and investment exhibition, organized annually by the Zambia International Trade Fair Trust (ZITFT). The Fair brings together local and international exhibitors across all sectors of the economy, providing a platform to promote trade, investment, and regional business linkages.
The 60th edition of ZITF will be held under the theme:
“Bridging Markets, Building the Future.”
Key Dates and Programme Structure
- Dates: 1st – 7th July 2026
- Business Days: 1st – 3rd July 2026 (B2B meetings, ministerial engagements, investment forums)
- Official Opening: 4th July 2026, officiated by the Republican President of Zambia or designated representative
- Trade Days: 5th – 7th July 2026 (open to the public; buying and selling permitted)
Key Focus Sectors
Participation is particularly relevant for Kenyan organizations involved in:
- Manufacturing and industrial goods
- Agriculture and agro‑processing
- Mining and mineral value chains
- Tourism and hospitality
- Energy and green technologies
- Trade facilitation and logistics services
Why Participate?
Participation in the 60th ZITF 2026 offers Kenyan stakeholders an opportunity to:
- Access the Zambian and Southern African market
- Promote Kenyan products, services, and investment opportunities
- Establish business‑to‑business (B2B) and business‑to‑government (B2G) partnerships
- Showcase products at one of Africa’s longest‑standing trade exhibitions
- Strengthen regional trade and economic cooperation within COMESA and SADC markets
Action required
Interested participants are encouraged to:
- Express interest in participating in the 60th ZITF 2026
- Prepare company profiles, product catalogues, and promotional materials
- Email Ms. Kutemba Fwoloshi at Kutemba.Fwoloshi@grz.gov.zm for participation.