Zambia is home to numerous private companies spanning diverse industries, including mining, agriculture, finance, IT, and manufacturing.
Below is an overview of some key list of private companies across different sectors:
Energy
- Puma Energy Plc is an integrated energy supply group specializing in delivering sustainable, quality products and services.
- Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc generates, transmits, distributes, and supplies electricity in Zambia and Nigeria.
Manufacturing
- Bata Zambia Plc operates a manufacturing facility in Lusaka, producing favorite gumboots .
- Zambia Breweries Plc is a leading brewer and soft drink maker .
Retail
- Shoprite Holdings Plc operates over 10 supermarket outlets across Zambia .
- Zambeef Plc is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness .
1. Mining and Energy
- First Quantum Minerals Zambia: Operates the Kansanshi and Sentinel mines, contributing significantly to copper production.
- Mopani Copper Mines Plc: A major mining company with operations in Kitwe.
- Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC): Provides power solutions to the mining sector.
2. Agriculture and Food
- Zambeef Products Plc: A leading agribusiness company involved in beef, dairy, and crop production.
- Cargill Zambia: Focuses on agricultural commodities and inputs.
- Zambia Sugar Plc: The largest sugar producer in the region.
3. Finance and Insurance
- Zambia National Commercial Bank (ZANACO): Offers banking services to retail and corporate clients.
- Madison Financial Services Plc: Specializes in life insurance and pensions.
- Professional Insurance Corporation Zambia: Provides general insurance products.
4. Technology and Communication
- Voxforem Technologies: Offers web development, software solutions, and digital marketing services.
- Yamfumu Technology and Marketing Agency: Specializes in branding and website development.
- ProWeb Ltd: Provides software and app development services.
Airtel Networks Plc provides cellular radio telecommunication services to individual and business customers in Zambia ¹.
MTN Zambia offers various telecommunication services.
5. Manufacturing
- Chilanga Cement (Lafarge Zambia): A key cement producer.
- ZAMEFA (Metal Fabricators of Zambia): Manufactures copper cables and other metal products.
6. Retail and Logistics
- Puma Energy Zambia: A major distributor of fuel and lubricants.
- C.H.C Commodities: Focuses on the logistics and commodities trade.
Other notable companies
- Zambia Sugar Plc is one of the largest sugar producers in Southern Africa .
- Taj Pamodzi Hotel Plc provides premier accommodations .
- Zambia Consolidated Copper Mines – Investment Holding Plc manages and adds value to the mineral interests of the Zambian Government .
- Zambia Forestry and Forest Industries Corporation Plc is committed to sustainable forestry management ¹.
- Seals for Africa offers security seals and strap seals .
- JEETECH ALU ENTERPRISES provides various products and services .
- A to Z Solutions Ltd offers business solutions .
