22/06/2026
With support from the GIZ African Union AWARE Project and in partnership with Sobek IMF (Pty) Ltd., we successfully continued and concluded the Zambia leg of the workshop series with a two-day engagement in Lusaka (18–19 June), following the successful workshop held earlier in Livingstone.
Representing the CBC-CEO, Programs Manager Gallina Tembo joined Sobek President, Dr. Nezar Eldidy, during the official opening in highlighting the importance of collaboration, innovation, and capacity building in empowering businesses particularly MSMEs to adopt digital solutions, enhance competitiveness, and unlock opportunities across the COMESA region.
The workshop brought together MSMEs, commercial banks, mobile network operators, payment agents, women and youth entrepreneurs, and other key stakeholders to explore practical solutions for strengthening enterprise participation, accelerating digital transformation, and fostering regional collaboration.
Following the successful completion of the Zambia engagements, this week we have now moved to Malawi, where activities commence in Lilongwe before continuing to Blantyre further supporting enterprises with practical knowledge and tools to thrive in an increasingly digital economy.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the GIZ African Union AWARE Project for its continued support in making this workshop series across Zambia and Malawi possible, and to all participants and partners for their active engagement and commitment to building a more resilient, inclusive, and digitally connected private sector.
