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AfricaBusiness

Africa Fintech Summit to Celebrate 10th Edition in Lusaka, Zambia. November 2-3, 2023

The Africa Fintech Summit is pleased to announce that its 10th edition will be hosted in Lusaka, Zambia on November 2-3, 2023. The summit will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, and other stakeholders to explore, debate, and pave the future of the financial technology industry across the African continent and the globe.

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Business

MTN (Zambia) Limited and Kudu Consulting Join Forces to Support Women Entrepreneurs under Zambia We-Fi Program

MTN and Kudu Consulting announced today that they have entered into a collaboration agreement to support SME-focused activities for women entrepreneurs in Zambia. Kudu Consulting is a development and management consulting firm providing advisory, consulting and research services in food and agriculture, business, financial services, corporate advisory services, livelihoods, environment and natural resources sectors.

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Business

Octagon Financial Services Limited Launches Octagon Insurance Brokers in Zambia

Octagon Zambia Insurance Brokers (OZIB), a subsidiary of Octagon Financial Services Limited (OFSL), has today announced the launch of its operations in Zambia. The launch follows the company’s successful establishment in Kenya and Uganda, as Octagon expands its strategic venture to provide comprehensive broking insurance solutions to customers in Zambia.

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Climate Change/ESGHuman Interest Stories

Octagon Financial Services Limited Plants 60 Trees in Chilanga District

Octagon Financial Services Limited has today launched a tree-planting initiative in Chilanga district, Lusaka Province with the support of the Member of Parliament for Chilanga constituency, Honourable. Sipho Hlazo. The event is aimed at promoting environmental conservation and raising awareness about the importance of planting trees to combat climate change.

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Business

The World Bank Group launches the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-FI) Pipeline Development Program for women led SMEs in Zambia

The World Bank Group yesterday announced the launch of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) Pipeline Development Program aimed at assisting Women Small and Medium Enterprises (WSMEs) to overcome financial constraints, stimulate growth and inspire more women to participate in the Zambian economy as entrepreneurs.

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