TO IDENTIFY, APPRECIATE AND SUPPORT MSMEs AND COOPERATIVE ENTERPRISES THAT HAVE DEMONSTRATED HIGH PERFORMANCE IN TERMS OF BUSINESS GROWTH, INNOVATION WITHIN THE BUSINESS AND JOB CREATION FOR THE YEAR 2026.

The Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) has introduced the Presidential MSME Awards for MSMEs and Cooperatives to recognize, motivate and award enterprises that have excelled and significantly contributed to the country’s economy through business growth, innovation within the business and job creation. These awards, held annually, involve a competitive, fair and transparent selection process for enterprises across sectors and throughout the country by a professionally constituted team of adjudicators.

CEEC now invites entries from interested targeted MSMEs and Cooperatives for the 2026 Presidential MSME Awards.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

  1. Must be an MSME or Cooperative enterprise operating in Zambia
  2. Must be an MSME as categorised by the Republic of Zambia
  3. Must demonstrate innovation within the business
  4. Must demonstrate growth in the business i.e. sales volume and profits
  5. Must demonstrate creation of decent jobs
  6. Must demonstrate social impact of the business on the community
  7. Members of business associations stand a better chance to be shortlisted

Application and Submission:

  • Download free application form HERE
  • Submit your application to one of the following business associations:
    • Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI)
    • Zambia Federation of Associations of Women in Business (ZFAWIB)
    • Zambia Association of Manufacturers (ZAM)
    • Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU)
    • Federation of Small-Scale Miners Association of Zambia (FSSMAZ)
    • Zambia Cross Border Traders Association

DEADLINE

The application call will close on Thursday 12 November 2026.

CEEC prioritises and encourages the participation of Rural-based enterprises, Youth, Women and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

For more details, visit www.ceec.org.zm or the CEEC Head Office and CEEC Provincial Offices countrywide.

For more details, call CEEC Provincial Offices on +260951222924 (Central), +260779356106 (Copperbelt), +26077050498 (Southern), +260979051524 (Eastern), +260779135218 (Lusaka), +260772054286 (Muchinga), +260774476455 (Western), +260957205803 (Luapula), +260770654337 (North-Western), +260777871774 (Northern), or visit the CEEC Head Office and CEEC Provincial Offices countrywide.

Muwe Mungule, PhD

Director General

CITIZENS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT COMMISSION

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