Modernising Construction Governance in Zambia: Commentary on the National Council for Construction (Amendment) Bill, 2026
By Engineer Daka HarrisonChief Executive OfficerDaka and Associates Construction Brokerage Limited The National Council for Construction (Amendment) Bill, 2026 represents a targeted but important step in modernising Zambia’s construction regulatory framework. While the Bill does not overhaul the entire National Council for Construction Act No. 10 of 2020, it introduces governance changes that could improve […]
Why the Contractor Who Arrives First Wins More
BuildStart Mobile Advisory Hub From Plot to Project. Build Smart Before You Start. Daka & Associates Construction Brokerage helps landowners move confidently from plot ownership to successful building projects. Through our BuildStart Mobile Advisory Hub, we bring professional construction guidance directly to developing residential and commercial estates. Our field-based advisory model allows plot owners to […]
Sourcing, Vetting and Managing Construction Contractors in Zambia
A Practical Guide for Developers, Investors and Diaspora Clients Zambia’s construction and real estate sector is growing rapidly, supported by mining investment, renewable energy projects, urban housing demand, commercial property development, and continued expansion in major economic corridors. For institutional investors, private developers and diaspora clients, this growth presents significant opportunity. However, construction delivery in […]
10 Phases Every Zambian Developer Must Complete Before Breaking Ground
Most real estate projects in Zambia don’t fail at construction. They fail long before a single brick is laid; in the decisions made (or skipped) during planning, procurement, and financial structuring. Concept attachment is the industry’s quiet killer: developers fall in love with an architectural vision and rush toward execution, bypassing the empirical checks that separate profitable […]
How to Get a Building Loan in Zambia
The Zambian construction and real estate sectors are undergoing a significant structural transformation, driven by expanding urban populations and a highly favorable macroeconomic environment. Notably, the Bank of Zambia implemented a monetary easing cycle, culminating in a reduction of the key Policy Rate to 13.25% in May 2026. This policy rate adjustment, down from 14.25% […]
Construction Scams in Zambia and Around the World
Construction scams remain a serious challenge both in Zambia and globally. These fraudulent practices affect homeowners, businesses, government institutions, churches, schools, and major corporations. In many cases, scams arise due to weak contractual agreements, fake qualifications, inadequate project oversight, corruption, and clients seeking unusually low-cost services. The construction industry is prevalent with unethical practices. Unethical […]
TRACER
Signals, Indicators, and the TRACER Opportunity How to Read Zambia’s Infrastructure Pipeline In infrastructure, the difference between winning and watching often comes down to one capability: reading signals correctly. Markets like Zambia are not short of opportunity. What they lack, at least for most participants; is clarity on when to act, where to commit resources, […]
Zambia Real Estate Investment Guide
The Zambia Real Estate Opportunity: Why Smart Investors Are Looking Beyond Nairobi and Lagos When institutional investors discuss African real estate, the conversation typically centers on the usual suspects: Nairobi’s Westlands office towers, Lagos’s Ikoyi luxury developments, or Cape Town’s Atlantic Seaboard. These markets command premium pricing, attract sophisticated capital, and benefit from established legal […]
Ilute Solar Project
The Ilute Solar project’s clock is ticking, and our data indicates a 72% chance that the race will kick off in the next 3 months! For Zambia’s ambitious contractors, it’s not a matter of “if?” the next significant opportunity will arise, but “when?”. Following the successful financial close of the Ilute solar project with the […]
Entering Zambia’s booming infrastructure market?
The single biggest risk isn’t in your financial models or engineering plans. It’s hidden in your local supply chain. International EPCs often mistake a registered company for a reliable partner. They look at a project list but don’t verify the actual role played. They accept an equipment list but don’t check for liens or “ghost […]