ZANACO PARTNERS WITH ZAIN AND ZANAMACA IN EMPOWERING MARKETEERS

(First Published 15th February 2009)

Zanaco partnered with Zain and Zanamaca (Zambia National Association Of Marketeers and Credit Association)to launch Xapit to Mtendere Market marketeers in an event dubbed '3 Z Xapit instant Banking'. The '3 Z' represent Zanaco, Zain and Zanamaca respectively. The event whose theme was 'Empowering yourself with Xapit and Zain' was a huge success. A lot of marketers opened Xapit accounts and purchased mobile phones from Zain.

Officiating at the ceremony, Lusaka Province Minister Honourable Mangani said he was happy that Corporate organizations are joining hands to bring banking and other services closer to the people. He said it is vital that every Zambian is empowered if we are to attain an economically viable Zambia. He cautioned the marketeers to appreciate and embrace the service and to own it. 'What Zanamaca, Zain and Zanamaca have done today is for you and for your economic development. It is your responsibility that you do everything you can to ensure the service works for you' he said.

Speaking at the same ceremony, Zanaco Branch Head Mr. Bechani Phiri reaffirmed Zanaco's commitment to bringing banking services closer to the people of Zambia in both rural and urban Zambia. He added that Zanaco is proud to partner with other organizations such as Zanamaca and Zain whose focus is to improve the quality of life for Zambians. He said Zanaco is committed to ensuring that all Zambians have access to banking services through offering affordable services to all.

Zain Corporate Affairs Manager, Kennedy Mambwe said Zain was committed to helping the Zambian people improve their livelihoods economically. He added that Zain saw it fit to partner with Zanaco and Zanamaca to help empower the people of Mtendere. He said it was because of this reason that Zain offers affordable mobile phones on the Zambian market.

The event which was characterized by dance and song saw some lucky people go away with mobile phones and t.shirts from Zain and Zanaco. The Zanaco sponsored phones and t.shirts were given to those who answered questions about Zanaco correctly. Zain on the other hand worked in collaboration with Zanamaca to identify vulnerable people within Mtendere who could be empowered through owning mobile phones. Jabes Mwale, one of the marketers said, 'I am happy to learn that one can actually open an account with Zanaco with only 30 pin, l will open one tomorrow'.