By the Communications Team
Lusaka, Zambia — Momentum is building across Africa’s trade, investment and infrastructure ecosystem as preparations intensify for the Inaugural Corridor Economy Forum, produced and organised by Chapes Investment Company Limited in partnership with Burteria Investment Holding.
Scheduled to take place from 7–8 May 2026 at the Ciêla Resort, on the outskirts of Zambia’s capital city, Lusaka, the Forum will convene policymakers, investors, financiers, logistics leaders, industrialists and development partners to explore the transformative power of corridor-led economic development.
Why the Corridor Economy Matters
Africa’s future growth will increasingly be shaped by its ability to move goods, people, energy and data efficiently across borders. Trade and transport corridors are no longer just infrastructure routes; they are economic arteries that drive industrialisation, regional integration, value-chain development and job creation.
Zambia’s strategic geographic position — linking Southern, Central and Eastern Africa — places it at the heart of several critical corridors connecting ports, production hubs and consumer markets. The Corridor Economy Forum will examine how these corridors can be optimised to unlock trade competitiveness, investment flows and inclusive growth.
A Platform Designed for Dialogue, Deals and Direction
The Inaugural Corridor Economy Forum is conceived as a high-impact, solutions-oriented platform. Over two days, participants will engage in robust discussions, strategic networking and knowledge exchange focused on:
- Trade, transport and logistics corridors
- Infrastructure development and financing
- Industrialisation, manufacturing and value chains
- Cross-border trade facilitation and policy alignment
- Investment opportunities linked to corridor development
- Public–private sector collaboration
By bringing together decision-makers from across sectors, the Forum aims to move the conversation from policy to practice — translating insight into partnerships and opportunity into action.
A Strategic Partnership for Impact
The collaboration between Chapes Investment Company Limited and Burteria Investment Holding reflects a shared commitment to creating platforms that deliver real economic value. Together, the partners bring complementary expertise in investment facilitation, business development and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that the Forum is both credible in content and impactful in outcomes.
Chapes Investment Company Limited, a pan-African investment facilitation and trade development firm, is recognised for designing purpose-driven engagements that connect capital, policy and enterprise in support of sustainable development. More information can be found at www.chapesinvest.com.
Setting the Tone for a Growing Movement
The Forum builds on growing regional conversations around corridor development and follows a series of online Fireside Chats that have been engaging stakeholders and shaping the agenda in the lead-up to May.
Hosting the event at the Ciêla Resort provides an ideal setting for focused dialogue, strategic networking and collaboration, away from the distractions of the city yet firmly connected to Zambia’s economic heartbeat.
A Call to Engage
The Inaugural Corridor Economy Forum is more than an event — it is the beginning of a continental conversation on how Africa can leverage its corridors to drive trade, investment and sustainable growth.
As anticipation builds, stakeholders across government, business, finance, logistics, infrastructure and development are encouraged to engage, participate and contribute to shaping the future of Africa’s corridor economy.
Lusaka is ready. The corridors are converging. The conversation begins on 7–8 May 2026.
For partnership, participation and engagement opportunities, follow updates across digital platforms and join the dialogue as Africa’s corridor economy takes centre stage. Email ua at sponsor@chapesinvest.com