About
The Cotton Board of Zambia
We are a statutory board under the Ministry of Agriculture and
established under the Cotton Act No.21 of 2005 of the Laws of Zambia.ย
This act empowers the Board to regulate the Cotton industry as it relates to the production and ginning of seed Cotton; to control the production and marketing of Cotton and to provide with or incidental to the foregoing.
Our Mission
To provide a regulatory and economic environment conducive for the sustainable production, ginning and marketing of high quality cotton for the benefit of the Cotton Industry.
Our Vision
To become a leading promoter of quality and sustainable cotton industry.
We Oversee
Ginners operating
Per Year
WHO WORK WITH
Cotton Farmers
Per Year
WHO PLANT
HECTARES OF COTTON
Per Year
Improve Productivity through Provision of High-Quality Planting
Improve Quality of Cotton from Production to Marketing and develop efficient and effective marketing and pricing system.
Our Services
In accordance with our mandate, We strive to offer the following range of services
Registrations
Registration of buyers and ginners.
Conduct Trainings
Training of farmers and stakeholders along the value chain.
Promotions
Promote use of high quality Cotton seeds by farmers.
Enforcement
Enforcing Seed Cotton Grading Cotton Lint classification.
Inspections
Inspection of seed cotton stores, ginneries and buying centers
Industry Advice
Provision of advisory services to stakeholders and Government on all Cotton related matters.
We are dedicated to fostering the growth and development of the cotton industry in Zambia
Latest News
๐๐๐๐๐๐: ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ 2026/2027 ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ The Cotton Board of Zambia wishes to notify ๐๐๐ Cotton Producers and prospective Cotton Producers that registration for the 2026/2027 Cotton Season opens on ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ, 3๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ 2026 and closes on ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ, 31๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ 2026. ๐๐๐๐: Applications received after 31๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ 2026 will ๐๐๐ be considered. Download your application form at ๐คฬฒ๐ฃฬฒ๐ปฬฒ.ฬฒ๐ฐฬฒ๐ณฬฒ๐จฬฒ.ฬฒ๐ปฬฒ๐ฎฬฒ/ฬฒ๐ฅฬฒ๐ฐฬฒ๐ธฬฒ๐ฏฬฒ๐ญฬฒ๐ฐฬฒ๐ขฬฒ๐ฅฬฒ๐ดฬฒ and submit it, together with proof of payment, to our Head Office: Cotton Board of Zambia, Crop Serve Stand, Showgrounds, P.O. Box 33734, Lusaka. ๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ: +260-776-282-128 / +260-977-751-832 - ๐ข๐ง๐๐จ@๐๐๐ณ.๐จ๐ซ๐ .๐ณ๐ฆ #CottonBoardOfZambia #CottonSeason2027 #Zambia #Agriculture #CottonFarming
๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ 15๐ต๐ฉ ๐๐ถ๐ญ๐บ 2025 (๐๐ถ๐ต๐ถ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ช ๐๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฆ๐ณ๐บ) 07:000๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Mourners gather at the funeral house in Chalala 08:00๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Mourners leave the funeral house to Mutumbi Cemetery 09:30๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Arrival of mourners and the body at Mutumbi Cemetery 10:00๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Opening Prayer & Sermon 10:30๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Life History 10:40๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Tributes (๐๐ช๐ง๐ฆ, ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ญ๐ฅ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ, ๐๐ช๐ฃ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ๐ด, ๐๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ดโ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ด๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ท๐ฆ) 11:00๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Body Viewing 11:30๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Laying down of the casket 12:00๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Laying of Wreaths 12:30๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Vote of thanks by family representative 12:35๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Closing Prayer 12:40๐ก๐ซ๐ฌ: Mourners depart Mutumbi Cemetery
๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๏ธ It is with deep sadness that the Cotton Board of Zambia announces the passing of Mr. Sunduzwayo Banda, our former Chief Executive Officer, who peacefully passed away on 13th July 2026 at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka. Mr. Banda served with dedication and integrity, and touched many lives throughout his career. His contribution to the cotton industry and to our institution will always be remembered. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐.
Join us for The Cotton Development Trust FIELD DAY on Thursday, 30th April 2026 at the CDT Research Centre in Magoyeโan opportunity to engage, learn, and connect within the cotton sector. Save the date and be part of the conversation shaping the future of cotton development! #CottonDevelopment #FieldDay2026 #Magoye #AgricultureZambia #CottonSector #FarmingInnovation #AgriGrowth #ZambiaFarming #CDT #SustainableAgriculture
https://youtu.be/u765Lpa04sw?si=2TI2p8NDnq5T2NhZ
๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ โ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐โ The Lusaka Showgrounds were a hive of activity on 7th October 2025 as Zambia joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Cotton Day 2025 under the global theme โCotton, the Fabric of Our Lives.โ The colourful event brought together a wide range of stakeholders from across the cotton value chain โ including smallholder farmers, ginning companies, the Handloom and Textile Technologies Association of Zambia (HATTAZ), government representatives, the Brazilian Ambassador to Zambia, Solidaridad, the Cotton Association of Zambia (CAZ), University of Zambia (UNZA) students, the Cotton Development Trust (CDT), We Effect, and other development partners โ to reflect on the importance of cotton to livelihoods, trade, and sustainable development. The Guest of Honour, Minister of Agriculture Hon. Reuben Mtolo Phiri, was represented by Permanent Secretary Mr. John Mulongoti, who reaffirmed the governmentโs commitment to revitalising the cotton sector and ensuring that it continues to contribute meaningfully to rural development and national economic growth. He called for continued investment in processing, farmer support, and research to build a sustainable cotton ecosystem and stated how the government is addressing challenges in the sector through reforms like the Cotton Act. Emphasis was placed on expanding Zambia's competitiveness in regional and global markets, particularly within the African Continental Free Trade Area. His speech concluded by urging collaboration among all stakeholders to build a vibrant cotton industry that uplifts livelihoods and powers industries. โCotton remains a strategic crop for Zambia. It supports thousands of smallholder farmers and plays a vital role in creating jobs along the value chain. As government, we remain committed to working with the private sector and partners to enhance productivity, value addition, and market access,โ Mr. Mulongoti said. In his remarks, a representative from the Cotton Board of Zambia (CBZ) noted that the theme โCotton, the Fabric of Our Livesโ aptly captures the significance of the crop โ connecting farmers, industries, and consumers, while contributing to economic growth and sustainable livelihoods. Throughout the day, participants engaged in exhibitions, panel discussions, and live demonstrations highlighting innovations in cotton production, pest management, and textile processing. Farmers and ginners showcased the stages in the cotton value chain, sustainable farming practices, and new technologies aimed at boosting productivity and income, as well as textile products made from handloom technologies. Development partners such as Solidaridad and We Effect shared insights on promoting sustainability and inclusivity in the cotton sector, particularly through climate-smart agriculture, gender empowerment, and traceability systems that align with international market standards. Speakers also underscored the importance of employing new technologies to boost cotton productivity, increase farmer incomes, and maximize the economic benefits of cotton for Zambia. Farmers also shared their experiences on challenges and opportunities in production, pest management, and market access, emphasizing the need for continued collaboration across the value chain. World Cotton Day, first declared by the United Nations in 2019, celebrates the global significance of cotton as a natural fibre that sustains millions of people worldwide. For Zambia, this yearโs commemoration reaffirmed the countryโs commitment to enhancing the competitiveness, sustainability, and inclusivity of its cotton industry โ truly making cotton the fabric of our lives. #worldcottonday2025 #cottonboardofzambia #CDT #MinistryOfAgriculture #solidaridadzambia #cottonassociationofzambia #Hattaz #TrustAfrica https://youtu.be/u765Lpa04sw?si=2TI2p8NDnq5T2NhZ
