Investing in What Zambia is Built On
From manufacturing to mining - we're in it for the long run
Strength Beyond the Shelf
Trade Kings Group is more than just Southern Africa’s trusted consumer goods company. We are investing in the industries that build nations — manufacturing, mining, and the infrastructure that connects communities. Our non-FMCG portfolio reflects a bold, long-term commitment to Zambia’s economic growth.
INDUSTRIES
Our Industrial Portfolio
Steel Manufacturing
UMCIL Universal Mining & Chemical Industries Limited
Zambia’s leading steel manufacturer, producing ISO-certified TMT bars, deformed bars, angle iron, and channels from its fully integrated plant in Kafue since 2008. Built to the highest regional and international standards, UMCIL steel is behind some of Zambia’s most iconic infrastructure.
Mineral Exploration
Konige Mining & Exploration Limited
A Zambian-owned mining company operating across the full value chain — from exploration to production. Based in Mumbwa District, Konige Mining combines advanced exploration technology with a deep commitment to sustainability and community development.
Pioneering Zambia's Industrial Future
Kingsworth Group Limited (KGL)
A proud subsidiary of the Trade Kings Group, stands at the forefront of Zambia’s industrial transformation. As the driving force behind Zambia’s first-ever glucose and starch manufacturing plant, KGL represents a bold $110 million commitment to national self-reliance, economic growth, and agricultural excellence. Commissioned by President Hakainde Hichilema in October 2025, our state-of-the-art facility in the Lusaka Multi-Facility Economic Zone processes over 126,000 tonnes of locally sourced maize annually — transforming it into vital food ingredients including starch, glucose, and maltodextrin. Beyond production, KGL is building a legacy: generating over 1,000 jobs, saving approximately $30 million in annual imports, and unlocking an export potential of $150 million — fuelling a stronger, more self-sufficient Zambia for generations to come.
