With Zambia having recently commemorated Farmer’s Day and the contributions and work made by farmers in the agricultural sector in the country, Hollard has highlighted the importance of ensuring the sustainability of farming in the country, by providing adequate disaster risk financing mechanisms as a means to protect farmers against natural and man-made disasters.
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The insurance industry in Africa is undergoing significant transformation, marked by evolving consumer needs, technological advancements, and shifting demographics. Among the most influential demographic groups driving this change is the Millennials generation, born between 1982 and 1994. According to market research firm, IMARC Group, the African insurance industry is expected to grow by 6.3% between 2024 and 2032, after reaching US$ 87.4 billion by 2023.
New regional office set to benefit 14 countries including Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa. Firm has carved a niche in assisting the private and public sectors, multilateral and bilateral organizations, development agencies and not for profit organizations across Africa with sustainability advisory, enterprise support services, impact assessment and capacity building on sustainable development.
The second Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference kicked off on 25 November 2023 ahead of Africa’s largest public health conference, CPHIA 2023, in Lusaka, Zambia.
Events, Fintech, Zambia News
Africa Fintech Summit Announces Flutterwave as Lead Fintech Sponsor for the 10th Anniversary Summit in Lusaka, Zambia
The Africa Fintech Summit is proud to announce Flutterwave as the Lead Fintech Sponsor for its highly anticipated 10th-edition summit, set to take place in Lusaka, Zambia, on November 2-3, 2023.
Events, Fintech, Zambia News
Over 200 Leading African and Global Organizations Set to Convene at Africa Fintech Summit Lusaka, Zambia, this November
The stage is set for the largest gathering of fintech stakeholders from around Africa and the globe as the Africa Fintech Summit prepares for its 10th edition. The summit, renowned for fostering meaningful conversations, partnerships and other ecosystem-enabling engagements, is scheduled to take place from November 2-3, 2023, at Ciela Resort and Spa in Lusaka, […]
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Applications now open for Africa Fintech Summit’s 6th AlphaExpo Micro-Accelerator Cohort
The Africa Fintech Summit, the largest bi-annual fintech event in Africa, announces the application for its 6th AlphaExpo Micro-Accelerator cohort.
Southern Sun Ridgeway celebrates a milestone 70th anniversary in 2023, marking seven platinum decades of hospitality in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka.
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MultiChoice Africa Accelerator Programme set to boost prosperity of African small and medium-sized businesses (SMME)
MultiChoice shortlists 11 start-ups to pitch for international funding and take their small businesses to the next level At a time when unemployment challenges and economic instability are high, small and medium-sized businesses (SMMEs) are proving to be the engines of economic growth and job creation throughout the African continent. In recognition of the critical […]
Energy, Uganda News, Zambia News
Evaluating the Continued Need for Liquidity Instruments for IPPs as ATI Closes Phase 1 of its Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF)
By Obbie Banda – Underwriter | Acting RLSF Coordinator, African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) The African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) issued the fifth policy under its Regional Liquidity Support Facility (RLSF) in support of the 7.8 MW Nyamwamba II Run-of-the-River hydropower plant in Uganda on 19 May 2022; closing Phase 1 of RLSF, a liquidity instrument jointly founded […]