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Launch of Maano Virtual Farmers Market App

We are delighted to share the success of the Maano Virtual Farmers Market App which was launched in Mumbwa this week. The launch event was graced by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, who was represented by the Director of ICT, Mr. Frank Kalemba. Speaking at the launch, our CEO, Mukwandi Chibesakunda commended […]

World Savings and Retail Banks Institute Social Week

This September, we joined fellow member institutions of the World Savings and Retail Banks Institute (WSBI) for the first ever WSBI Social Week – a global initiative aimed at driving coordinated community action across member banks. To mark the week, we donated reusable pads to 500 girls across Zambia, starting at Chakanda Primary School in […]

Zanaco Shareholder Day 2025

We hosted the Zanaco Shareholder Day, reaffirming our commitment to putting our shareholders first. We shared key insights into the bank’s performance and outlined strategic initiatives aimed at sustaining our market leadership. Our shareholders also benefited from an informative session led by the Lusaka Stock Exchange, which explored the current investment landscape and highlighted opportunities […]

USD 250 million syndicated facility for United Capital Fertiliser

We celebrated the successful close of a USD 250 million syndicated facility for United Capital Fertiliser — the largest locally arranged syndication in Zambia’s history. Zanaco proudly served as Lead Arranger and Majority Lender, working in collaboration with Stanbic Bank, Access Bank, First National Bank, Indo Zambia Bank, Ecobank, Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank, and African […]

Courtesy Call on CCPC

Our CEO, Mukwandi Chibesakunda, paid a courtesy call on the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission Executive Director, Eunice Phiri Hamavhwa, to explore areas of collaboration. The meeting reaffirmed Zanaco’s dedication to partnerships that promote fair competition and contribute to Zambia’s economic development.

2025 Mopani Women in Mining Forum and B2B Exhibition

We were proud to sponsor the 2025 Mopani Women in Mining Forum and B2B Exhibition, held under the theme “Forging Pathways, Building Sustainable Partnerships & Creating A Lasting Legacy for Women in Mining”. Our Head Mines and Metals, Gideon Chibwe highlighted that this partnership emphasizes our commitment to empowering women leaders, supporting inclusive development and […]

2025 Banking and Finance Conference

We joined the banking fraternity at the 2025 Banking and Finance Conference in Livingstone, co hosted by the Zambia Institute of Banking and Finance and Bankers Association of Zambia, under the theme “Banking on Tomorrow: Navigating Global Innovation and Sustainability”. The conference provided a valuable platform to engage on the future of banking and strengthen […]

Intra-African Trade Fair

We are delighted to be part of the Zambian delegation at the Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria. Our Senior Relationship Manager, Oliver Simpokolwe engaged various stakeholders including the Zambian Ambassador to Egypt with accreditation to the People’s Republic of Algeria, Major General Topply Lubaya (Rtd), Bank of Zambia Governor, Dr Denny Kalyalya and ROSEXIMBANK Director […]

Groundbreaking ceremony of the Maposa Ethanol Processing Plant

We were privileged to attend the groundbreaking ceremony of the Maposa Ethanol Processing Plant in the Maposa Resettlement Scheme in Luanshya. Our Acting CEO, Mr. Kalengo Simukoko joined the ceremony which was graced by Her Honour, the Vice President, Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango, MP, alongside distinguished guests from Maposa Biotechnology Corporation, Musika, senior government officials […]