We are making waves with the launch of a major cage fish farming project! Phase 1 is officially underway, with 26 out of 52 earmarked cages now allocated to 4 vibrant cooperatives, empowering 500 local cooperators! Get ready for a bountiful harvest! Each cage will be stocked with fingerlings this quarter, with a reliable supplier […]
CEEC in collaboration with Absa Bank Zambia Plc has launched a Capacity Building Training programme on 20 March 2025 ahead of the implementation of the Public Private Partnership for broadening access to finance for marketeer cooperatives. The programme which commenced on 1 April 2025 is designed to foster entrepreneurial mindsets, improve credit culture, and develop[…..]
CEEC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ACCA Zambia to strengthen cooperation related to training in a bid to improve financial literacy and business digitization and build communication networking among CEEC supported businesses and ACCA community of finance professionals. Such partnerships are crucial for driving economic progress by equipping businesses with the right skills[…..]
Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) and ZSIC General Insurance earlier today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a formal collaboration to ensure that the Empowerment Product and funds disbursed are protected from possible loss. This collaboration will also ensure the sustainability of funded enterprises because loss suffered through damage or theft will be mitigated.[…..]
The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) to strengthen cooperation between the two institutions on comprehensive country wide media coverage. This will provide citizens with information on CEEC empowerment programs to promote equitable access to CEEC services. The collaboration also seeks to publicise[…..]
To address the adverse economic impact of loadshedding on MSMEs and Cooperatives, the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) is hereby inviting Marketeer Cooperatives (Markets) in Lusaka and Copperbelt Province (later to be rolled out to other provinces) and targeted citizens and enterprises across the country to apply for the following solar affordable and easily accessible[…..]
To promote a supportive culture of entrepreneurship and socioeconomic development, the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) is hereby inviting targeted MSMEs and Cooperatives to be considered for scaling up business investment opportunities. These targeted enterprises will be identified through a competitive selection process (business pitching) at provincial level considering predetermined selection variables characterising the potential[…..]
BACKGROUND In Zambia, MSMEs represent about 97% of all businesses in the country, contributing 70% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 88% of employment across sectors (ZDA, 2021). Despite this significant impact, many SMEs and Cooperatives struggle to penetrate international markets due to several barriers such as: There are also far too many small businesses[…..]
BACKGROUND Pursuant to Section 20 of the CEE Act No. 9 of 2006, the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) is mandated to promote establishment of joint ventures between targeted local enterprises and foreign investors to enhance performance of the national economy. The Commission is hereby inviting interested targeted enterprises (including Cooperatives) that would like to[…..]
