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In a strategic move to enhance its agricultural and manufacturing sectors, the Zambian government has reportedly invested US$6.8 million in new fertilizer production equipment for Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia (NCZ).
Information and Media Ministry spokesperson, Henry Kapata, announced the development during a visit to the NCZ offices in Kafue on Saturday.
He said the equipment, expected to arrive in Kafue on Sunday, would significantly expand NCZ’s production capacity.
“The modern equipment brings technological advancements that will lower operational costs and enhance competitiveness,” Kapata said.
Once operational, the new machinery is expected to boost annual production to 144,000 metric tonnes of granulated fertilizer and 288,000 metric tonnes of blended fertilizer.
Kapata emphasized that the investment was aimed at reducing Zambia’s dependence on imported fertilizer, ensuring a consistent supply of agricultural inputs for farmers and enhancing national food security.
He noted that local production would help stabilize commodity prices and strengthen the domestic agricultural supply chain.
The government, he said, was committed to supporting the market for locally produced fertilizer, providing a reliable outlet for domestic manufacturers.
“This investment marks a significant step toward self-sufficiency in fertilizer production and underscores the government’s commitment to supporting the agriculture sector,” Kapata said.
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