Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia

Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia was established in 1969 but was operationalized in 1970. Its principle activity is manufacturing and distribution of Agriculture Fertilizer throughout Zambia

Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia Limited is a state-owned enterprise with the Government of the Republic of Zambia as its shareholder through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). It was established in September 1967 and was commissioned on May 27, 1970 by the first Republican President Dr. K. D. Kaunda. The main aim of establishing the company was to manufacture Ammonium Nitrate for further processing into explosives for the mining industry and for fertilizer use, the plant was later expanded to increase fertilizer production in support of Government efforts to promote agriculture.