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.
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
𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐌𝐄 15𝘵𝘩 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 2025 (𝘔𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘮𝘣𝘪 𝘊𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘺) 07:000𝐡𝐫𝐬: Mourners gather at the funeral house in Chalala 08:00𝐡𝐫𝐬: Mourners leave the funeral house to Mutumbi Cemetery 09:30𝐡𝐫𝐬: Arrival of mourners and the body at Mutumbi Cemetery 10:00𝐡𝐫𝐬: Opening Prayer & Sermon 10:30𝐡𝐫𝐬: Life History 10:40𝐡𝐫𝐬: Tributes (𝘞𝘪𝘧𝘦, 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘯, 𝘚𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴, 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴’ 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦) 11:00𝐡𝐫𝐬: Body Viewing 11:30𝐡𝐫𝐬: Laying down of the casket 12:00𝐡𝐫𝐬: Laying of Wreaths 12:30𝐡𝐫𝐬: Vote of thanks by family representative 12:35𝐡𝐫𝐬: Closing Prayer 12:40𝐡𝐫𝐬: Mourners depart Mutumbi Cemetery
𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🕊️ 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. 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞.
Join us for The Cotton Development Trust FIELD DAY on Thursday, 30th April 2026 at the CDT Research Centre in Magoye—an 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
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𝐙𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐋𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐌𝐄 “𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐓𝐎𝐍, 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐎𝐅 𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐒” 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 “Cotton, the Fabric of Our Lives.” The colourful event brought together a wide range of stakeholders from across the cotton value chain — 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 — 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 government’s 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. “Cotton 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,” Mr. Mulongoti said. In his remarks, a representative from the Cotton Board of Zambia (CBZ) noted that the theme “Cotton, the Fabric of Our Lives” aptly captures the significance of the crop — 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 year’s commemoration reaffirmed the country’s commitment to enhancing the competitiveness, sustainability, and inclusivity of its cotton industry — truly making cotton the fabric of our lives. #worldcottonday2025 #cottonboardofzambia #CDT #MinistryOfAgriculture #solidaridadzambia #cottonassociationofzambia #Hattaz #TrustAfrica https://youtu.be/u765Lpa04sw?si=2TI2p8NDnq5T2NhZ
𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐃 𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 The Cotton Board of Zambia will commence the implementation of the Harmonised Extension Service Approach in the 2025/26 season. As part of this implementation, it is now a precondition for all registered ginners to purchase copies of the 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐁𝐎𝐎𝐊 based on the number of extension officers in your organization. 𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓: 𝐊𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 Your cooperation will ensure smooth adoption as we move forward with standardized extension services. For more information and to place your orders, please contact us on +260 776 282 128 or email us at info@cbz.org.zm.