The Zambia Cooperative Federation {ZCF} was registered in April 1973, through the collective effort of the Primary Cooperative Societies, with assistance from the Government through the Department of Marketing  and donor  agencies . ZCF is the Apex body of the Cooperative movement in Zambia and therefore a secretariat for the movement. ZCF is one of the organizations that enjoy a national representation through its affiliates up to the village level.

Therefore to achieve the needs and aspirations of ZCF general membership, the following vision, mission, objectives and organizational structure was established.

VISION
To be an Apex organization supported by strong and industrious affiliates, engaged in viable economic activities able to uplift and sustain the living standards of members at all levels of the cooperative movement.

MISSION
To effectively represent its members at both local and international fora on matters of cooperative development in Zambia while ensuring that the cooperative principles and values become part and parcel of our existence.