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Zanaco attends 4th Private Sector Day

We had the privilege of joining President Hakainde Hichilema, Government leaders, and industry captains at the 4th Private Sector Day under the Public Private Dialogue Forum (PPDF). The Zanaco Team was led by our Chief Financial Officer Mr. Kalaluka Itwi, at the forum that provided an opportunity to take stock of ongoing reforms and assess […]

Zanaco 60X60 – Donation to Kabanana Primary School

We handed over 60 desks to Kabanana Primary School, marking the beginning of our pledge to donate 3,600 desks to 60 schools across Zambia under our Zanaco 60×60 campaign – an initiative that is part of our commemoration of Zambia’s 60th independence anniversary. The event was graced by the Minister of Education, Dr. Douglas Siakalima, […]

Zanaco at COP 30

Zanaco attended COP30 in Brazil, where we engaged in global conversations on climate finance, resilience and sustainable development. Our Chief Commercial Officer, Chali Mwefyeni, and Executive Head – Client Solutions, Chanda Chime-Katongo, attended the COP30 Africa Day Sessions. They engaged with key figures such as the AfDB Vice President for Power, Energy, Climate and Green […]

Norfund Zambia Business Development Event

We joined the Norfund Zambia Business Development Event, which convened key players from finance, renewable energy, agribusiness, and manufacturing to strengthen collaboration with the local private sector and explore investment opportunities. Zanaco was represented by our CEO Mukwandi Chibesakunda sharing insights on unlocking capital for growth, Chief Risk Officer Mutisunge Zulu outlining Zambia’s macroeconomic outlook […]

Zanaco to issue Zambia’s first ever Sustainability Bond

We are proud to announce our intention to issue Zambia’s first ever Sustainability Bond valued at USD100 million. We were honoured to have the Securities Exchange Commissions Director of Market Supervision and Development, Mr. Nonde Sichilima, and the Lusaka Securities Exchange Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas Kabaso grace this momentous occasion. Our Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. […]

32nd Global Finance Awards Ceremony

We were honoured to attend the 32nd Global Finance Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. where we officially received the 2025 Best Bank in Zambia award. Receiving the award on behalf of the bank was our Executive Head of Client Solutions, Chanda Chime Katongo. Once again, we would like to thank our customers for making this […]

Courtesy call on Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States of America

Our Executive Head Client Solutions, Chanda Chime Katongo, paid a courtesy call on Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States of America Dr. Chibamba Kanyama. The meeting was a strategic platform to reaffirm Zanaco’s commitment to Zambia’s economic diplomacy and explore collaborations to promote the country’s financial and investment interests.

Zanaco at the AFSIC – Investing in Africa Conference

Our CEO, Mukwandi Chibesakunda, was recently in London, where she showcased Zambia’s economic resilience and investment potential at the AFSIC – Investing in Africa conference. She highlighted the nation’s macroeconomic stability and sectoral opportunities driving investor confidence. As Zambia positions itself as a compelling destination for investment, Zanaco remains committed to putting You First—empowering businesses […]

Courtesy Call on Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom

The Zanaco team led by our CEO Mukwandi Chibesakunda, paid a courtesy call on Zambia’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom , H.E Macenje Mazoka. The engagement served as a strategic opportunity to reaffirm Zanaco’s commitment to supporting Zambia’s economic diplomacy and to explore avenues for collaboration that promote the country’s financial and investment interests.

Launch of Zanaco Kitwe Private Banking Lounge

We celebrated a major milestone in our Personal Banking offer with the launch of our first ever standalone Private Banking Lounge in Kitwe, Copperbelt. The Lounge is strategically positioned to deliver personalised banking experiences close to our private banking clients. Our Head Private Banking, Malcolm Lungu emphasised that the flexibility offered by Zanaco Private Banking […]