January 28,2026-Mansa Municipal Council is delighted to announce that Mansa district will proudly host the Luapula Investment Expo 19th-23rd April, 2026, a landmark event that marks the return of the Expo after nine years, last held in 2017.
Held under the theme “Unlocking Luapula’s Potential-Investment, Tourism and Innovation,” the Luapula Expo provides a strategic platform to showcase the province’s vast economic opportunities, natural endowments, and investment-ready sectors. As the provincial capital, Mansa is honoured to play host to investors, innovators, policy makers, entrepreneurs and stakeholders from across Zambia and beyond.
This Expo is more than an exhibition; it is a catalyst for economic transformation. It brings together key sectors such as mining and energy, agriculture, tourism and trade, and fisheries, highlighting Luapula Province as a region that is open, ready and primed for sustainable investment.
Why this Expo Matters;
It positions Luapula as a competitive investment destination, it creates opportunities for public-private partnerships,
it promotes local enterprise development and innovation. It boosts tourism, trade and job creation, it strengthens regional and national economic integration.
For Mansa, hosting the Expo means increased business activity, infrastructure visibility, cultural exchange and renewed confidence in the city’s role as an economic hub of Luapula Province.
Showcasing Mansa’s Natural Beauty (Mumbuluma Falls)
As part of promoting tourism, Mansa Municipal Council is proud to highlight one of the city’s hidden natural gems, Mumbuluma Falls.
Located just 42 km from Mansa Central Business District, Mumbuluma Falls is a scenic and culturally significant waterfall that is a marvel to watch.
The Falls is characterized by cascading waters, lush surroundings and a tranquil environment that offers great potential for eco-tourism, leisure and recreation.
Mumbuluma Falls holds cultural importance to the local community and has long been admired for its natural beauty. With proper investment and sustainable development, the site has the potential to become a key tourist attraction, contributing to local economic growth while preserving its environmental and cultural heritage, as we Partner, Innovate and Grow Together.
Mansa Municipal Council reaffirms its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote investment, tourism development and innovation. The Luapula Investment Expo 2026 is a timely and strategic opportunity to tell the Luapula story, one of abundant resources, rich culture, resilient people and limitless potential.
We invite all stakeholders to participate, engage and explore the opportunities that awaits in Mansa and the wider Luapula Province.
