Zambia’s mining sector is undergoing a wave of activity that is set to influence the commercial real estate (CRE) landscape in profound ways. Major investments, infrastructure projects, and sector events are creating ripple effects in demand for offices, logistics hubs, housing, and mixed-use developments—especially in mining towns like Kitwe, Solwezi, and Lumwana.
The recently held Zambia International Mining & Energy Conference (ZIMEC 2025) in Kitwe gathered over 600 attendees from 20 countries, and featured 65 exhibitors. The high-level audience demonstrated the importance of the event and its impact on the Zambia mining and energy sectors.
Infrastructure improvements are also enhancing Commercial Real Estate viability. The recent launch of the 100 MW Chisamba Solar Plant, supplying First Quantum Minerals, is a milestone for energy reliability in the sector—an important factor for both industrial and office tenants. At the same time, large-scale mining expansions are underway: Vedanta Resources is raising $1 billion to boost Konkola Copper Mines’ output to 300,000 tons annually within five years, while Barrick Gold is committing $2 billion to double Lumwana’s production and extend mine life to 2057. These developments typically bring an influx of workers, contractors, and suppliers, which in turn drives demand for accommodation, retail centers, logistics parks, and service facilities.
For investors looking to capitalize on the mining sector’s momentum, the strongest opportunities lie in commercial spaces that directly meet the industry’s operational and logistical demands. High-quality warehousing with integrated office space offers mining suppliers, logistics firms, Agriculture suppliers and service contractors both secure storage for equipment and functional administrative hubs close to transport links. Likewise, modern office buildings in Lusaka remain highly sought after by mining companies establishing their corporate headquarters near regulatory bodies, banks, and business partners.
Recognising this, Pam Golding Properties Zambia offers a curated selection of assets that meet these exact requirements — from versatile warehouses with built-in offices and storage units to prime office buildings in the capital tailored for mining sector tenants. These properties are strategically positioned to deliver strong rental returns today while capturing the long-term value growth driven by Zambia’s expanding mining industry.
