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Mumbwa District is situated in Central Province of Zambia with a total population of 332,237 based on the 2022 CSO and lies one hundred and fifty kilometres west of Lusaka city, the capital of Zambia. Mumbwa district shares borders with Nkeyema in the west, Itezhi-tezhi, Shibuyunji and Namwala in the South, Chibombo in the north east, Ngabwe and Kasempa to the North. It is located between longitudes 25015’ and 270 40’ east of Greenwich Meridian and between 14o8’ and 15050’ south of the Equator.
The district is currently divided into two (2) constituencies, namely Mumbwa and Nangoma. The constituencies are further divided into 21 administrative wards. Mumbwa has twelve (12) wards namely Mpusu, Kalwanyembe, Kamilambo, Mumba, Shimbizhi, Mupona, Nambala, Lutale, Chibolyo, Naluvwi, Nalusanga and Makebo. Nangoma has Nine (9) wards namely Nalubanda, Choma, Keezwa, Chisalu, Myooye, Shichanzu, Nangoma, Nakasaka and Matala.
Mumbwa receives favourable rainfall between 800mm and 1,200mm annually. It has fertile soils which support the production of maize, cotton, soya beans, sunflower and groundnuts.
The main tourist attractions in the district are the Kafue and Blue Lagoon National Parks known for their rare wildlife, bird species and bird sanctuaries.
The district has unexplored quarrying potential. The key minerals found in the district include, gold, pyrite, copper, gold, magnetite, amethyst, quartz and iron.
Investment options include cooking oil and peanut butter making, milling plants, fish processing, shoe making industry and mineral processing (polishing of precious and semi-precious minerals).
Becoming a sustainable, modern and progressive district by the year 2034
Provide a framework for integrated development and management of land and resources for sustainable socio-economic growth