Solar for Standalone Saloons & Barbershops (Solar Yaka)

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 […]

Scaling-Up Viable Enterprises (Enterprise Pitching)

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[…..]

Merging of Homogenous Enterprises

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[…..]

Joint Ventures

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[…..]