Zambia Taps Tech, Investment at Osaka Expo
By Sharon Siame
Government says it is taking strategic steps to harness innovative technologies and attract investment into the various sectors through its participation at the ongoing Osaka 2025 World Expo.
Ministry of Commerce, Trade and Industry Permanent Secretary, LILLIAN BWALYA says Government is committed to promoting Zambia as an investment and tourism destination to drive economic growth and development.
Ms. BWALYA says the Osaka 2025 World Expo offers an invaluable platform for Zambia to identify and integrate global technologies and expertise into various sectors.
She says that the Zambian Government is actively positioning investment in tourism to generate jobs, create sustainable wealth, and accelerate economic growth.
Ms. BWALYA says the visa-on-point of entry policy for over 160 countries and visa waivers for Japanese nationals, including investments in infrastructure support increased tourism inflows.
She further says Tourism campaigns such as the ‘Visit Zambia’ and ‘Zambia KuChalo’, the Domestic Tourism Strategy, and the Tourism Investment Guide are actively shaping Zambia’s image as a competitive and attractive destination.
And Zambia’s Ambassador to Japan, TOBIAS MULIMBIKA has expressed happiness with Zambia’s participation at the ongoing six-month Expo being held under the central theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”
Dr. MULIMBIKA has announced that Zambia’s National Day will be celebrated on July 7, 2025, and that the Embassy, in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization is organizing an Investment Forum to highlight opportunities in various sectors of Zambia’s economy to commemorate the event.
The Osaka Kansai Expo 2025 commenced on April 13, 2025 and will run until October 13, 2025.
The Expo has brought together over 150 countries and 25 international organizations.
This is according to a statement made available to ZNBC News in Lusaka by First Secretary, Press and Public Relations at the Zambian Embassy in Tokyo, Japan FAITH CHILUBE.
