CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
PROPOSALS TO UNDERTAKE BUSINESS INVESTMENTS WITH FUNDING FROM THE CITIZENS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FUND (CEEF) FOR THE YEAR 2026
To support economic growth and socioeconomic development across the country, the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) is hereby inviting targeted citizens, SMEs and co-operatives who wish to undertake investment projects in the Year 2026 through the following empowerment products.
| S/n | EMPOWERMENT PRODUCT OFFERING | ||
| 1. | Presidential Irrigation System Support Loan Product | 13. | Media and Creative Industries Loan Product |
| 2. | Agricultural Mechanisation and Production | 14. | Construction and Infrastructure Loan Product |
| 3. | Small Sized Hammer Mills Loan Product | 15. | Transport Loan Product |
| 4. | Fish Cage Farming Loan Product (Luapula, Western & Southern Provinces) | 16. | Horticulture Loan Product (for Fruits and Crops through Cooperatives in Lusaka and Ndola) |
| 5. | Block Making Loan Product | 17 | Annual MSME Presidential Awards |
| 6. | Fish Hatcheries Loan Product (Luapula, Western & Southern Provinces) | 18. | Trade Finance (Short-term loan financing) |
| 7. | Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining Loan Product | 19. | Agro Processing and Cold Storage Loan Product |
| 8. | Alternative Energy Solutions (including Presidential Roof top initiative) | 20. | Loan Product for Higher Education Institutions |
| 9. | Manufacturing (including Packaging) Loan Product | 21. | Graduate Loan Product |
| 10. | Azimai – Women’s Loan Product | 22. | Borehole Drilling Equipment Loan Product |
| 11. | Marketeer Booster Reloaded Cooperative Model Loan Product | 23. | Tourism Loan Product |
| 12. | Busulu (Youths Only) Loan Product via Imisepela Platform once ready | 24. | Waste Collection and Recycling Loan Product |
- All applications must be duly completed according to the specifications of the designated mode to ensure proper processing.
- The Commission (CEEC) offers two convenient application modes for 2026 empowerment loan products: physical/hard copy applications and online submissions via www.ceec.org.zm . Manual applications can be submitted through our Provincial Offices and District Cooperative Offices under the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED).
- Empowerment Product information can be accessed HERE
- Incomplete or incorrectly submitted applications will not be considered, please ensure you follow the correct submission method for your loan product as guided on the website.
- All applications with adverse CRB Reports in the name of the individual, enterprise or any of its directors will not be considered.
- Salaried employees are required to commit to monthly deductions from their salaries via their respective employers.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO: 27 February 2026
In line with Government’s policy, CEEC prioritises and encourages the participation of the Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities(PWDs). For more details, visit www.ceec.org.zm or Apply direct on the Empowerment Plus System by Clicking HERE OR visit CEEC Head Office and CEEC Provincial Offices countrywide.
Charles Muwe Mungule, PhD
Director General
CITIZENS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT COMMISSION
