LOCAL AND REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ZAMBIAN LEATHER INDUSTRY

The leather industry is a growing sector in Zambia though riddled with inconsistency. The country had 5 tanneries until 2015 when the figure reduced to 2. Nonetheless, the number of leather processing individuals and firms have increased to notable levels. In this documentary, Pennipher Sikainda-Nyirenda looks at local and regional opportunities in leather processing. She speaks to leather processors engaged in adding value to a resource that is readily available in Zambia. The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) through its African Leather & Leather Production Institute highlights work being done to boost leather processing in Zambia and other parts of Africa. Ghanaian Shoemaker, Tonyi Senayah speaks to his expectations on the African Continental Free Trade Area and its role in promoting intra-Africa trade.
Take a look at some amazing leather products Pennipher and the filming crew encountered in different parts of Zambia including the amazing work of the Zambia National Service which is producing high quality footwear including military boots.
The documentary featured on ZNBC's weekly News in Depth programme on Thursday 8th October, 2020.