The Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency (ZCSA) urged businesses to seek guidance before production to ensure compliance with manufacturing standards. Director Maikisa Ilukena emphasized ZCSA’s support for producers in meeting regulatory requirements, improving product safety and access to local and international markets. Speaking at the closing of the first ZCSA National Tennis Championship, Ilukena highlighted strengthened border monitoring, inspections, and public education. ZCSA also encouraged purchases from regulated outlets and promoted youth empowerment through sports.

Zambia Mining and Investment Insaka 2025 has opened at Mulungushi International Conference Centre and will run until October 10 under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Wealth: Advancing Sustainable Mining, Beneficiation, and Value Addition.” The summit builds on the 2024 inaugural event. It brings together government, industry, and investors to discuss boosting copper production, improving regulatory systems, and promoting local content as Zambia seeks a stronger role in global critical mineral supply chains.

Jerry Chitube of Botswana’s Presidential Projects Advisory Team urged Zambia to process its emeralds locally to boost jobs and income. Speaking at ZAMII 2025, he proposed gemstone parks in Lusaka and the Copperbelt for cutting, polishing, and certification. Chitube highlighted the ICTAS system to track stones from mine to market and called for regional collaboration and financial support to ensure Zambians capture more value from their mineral resources.