Deputy Secretary to the Cabinet, Oliver Kalabo says Brazil’s status as a global agricultural powerhouse greatly aligns with Zambia’s developmental aspirations.
Dr Kalabo notes that Zambia is looking for strong economic linkages, increased business transactions, and direct investments that will ultimately create more jobs for the people, especially youths.
He made these remarks during a meeting alongside Zambian diplomats in Brasilia on the sidelines of a high-level Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) study tour.
Dr Kalabo underscored that under the leadership of President Hakainde Hichilema, the country has intentionally enhanced its diplomatic and economic engagement with Brazil.
“Brazil’s agriculture is highly mechanized and driven by world-class innovation. Zambia must tap into this expertise to transform our own sector,” he said.
Dr Kalabo further implored the Zambian Mission in Brasília to be proactive in following up on all areas of mutual interest, particularly that the Agricultural agreement signed in 2025 yields tangible benefits.
And Permanent Secretary of the Public Service Management Division, Lois Mulube highlighted the importance of the study tour in understanding the synergy between Brazil’s public and private sectors.
Ms Mulube identified the livestock sector as well as the large-scale crop agriculture as fundamental areas where Zambia can learn from.
“This visit is crucial for understanding how Brazil has fostered an environment where the public and private sectors work in tandem to drive massive economic growth,” she said.
She indicated that Zambia’s participation in the visit underscores the commitment of the government to professionalise the public service.
The high-level delegation of Heads of Public Service of the Eastern and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) is currently conducting a strategic study tour in Brazil to learn and adopt global best practices in public service management.
This was in a statement issued to the media by Zambia’s First Secretary for Press in Brazil, Lloyd Kapusa.
