Business

Women entrepreneurs in Zambia often face significant challenges in accessing finance and markets for their small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These challenges include limited access to capital, lack of business skills, and limited market opportunities. However, an initiative called the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) Zambia, a World Bank commissioned program being implemented by Kudu Consulting, is working to address these challenges and empower women entrepreneurs in the country.

Davis & Shirtliff has commissioned its new state-of-the-art Distribution Centre in Lusaka as it accelerates presence in the Zambian market in what the firm terms a big boost to its distribution capacity to reach even the most remote areas of Zambia and Southern Africa. Davis & Shirtliff Group Chairman Alec Davis says the automated facility will improve customer experience, and play an important role in helping the country address perennial water and energy challenges to improve the quality of life for Zambian households, businesses and industries.

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.

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.

Financial literacy is a concept that many are familiar with, yet few truly understand. At its very heart, financial literacy involves grasping financial ideas and using them to make informed decisions about investments, savings and debt management.

Lusaka, Zambia, 12 December 2022 – Puma Energy today announced it has 184 solar power generation projects operational across its global network and is on track to hit its target of opening 200 solar projects in 2022.

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.