Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Akums Drugs to Establish Zambia Facility for Southern Africa Exports
Akums Drugs, a pharmaceutical company, is going to build a factory in Zambia to make medicines.
They plan to sell these medicines to other countries in Southern Africa too.
The Zambian government has agreed to buy at least $50 million worth of these medicines over the next two years.
These medicines will be made in Akum's facilities.
This helps Akums grow and provides Zambia with more medicine.
Akums Drugs plans to establish a manufacturing facility in Zambia.
The company intends to export to Southern African nations.
The Zambian government is expected to purchase medicines from a joint venture.
The government's purchase commitment is for a minimum of $50 million over two years.
Medicines will be manufactured and supplied from Akum's facilities.
- Who
- Akums Drugs and the Zambian government.
- What
- Akums Drugs will set up a manufacturing facility in Zambia.
- When
- In 2026 and 2027, the Zambian government shall purchase medicines.
- Where
- Zambia
- Why
- To manufacture and supply medicines for Zambia and export to Southern African nations.
- Company
- Akums Drugs
- Location
- Zambia
- Export Region
- Southern African nations
- Government Purchase Value
- $50 million over 2 years
- Purchase Timeline
- 2026 and 2027