Our President's engagement with the team from
@SpaceX
and their Starlink initiative will escalate Zambia's position in the digital economy and enable universal access to Internet and other technologies. Grateful for this initiative from visionary entrepreneur
@elonmusk
.
It was great having
@VitalikButerin
in Zambia. More and more investors and great minds like him are seeing value in our country and its enormous potential. There's never been a better time to execute and actualize our aspirations.
#ZambiaRising
Zambian youths will have an opportunity to do freelance work for Netflix and other global tech companies who we're encouraging to outsource work to people in our country. I'll be sharing more about this in the coming weeks.
#ZambiaRising
Our country is proud to have its first laptop computer brand called "Neo." With the means of production not fully in place, the coming months will be to ensure we establish conditions that make it possible for it to be made in Zambia. It's possible.
#ZambiaRising
As Zambia's star rises, global superstars are increasingly interested in our country. Pharrell in particular is concerned with access to clean water. A component of CDF addresses this and we look forward to his support as we work to alleviate this challenge.
#ZambiaRising
I found my purpose as a young investment professional, capitalising Zambian businesses, creating jobs and economic gains. Now have a unique opportunity to do it at a larger scale for the benefit of citizens hoping for opportunities.
#ThrowbackThursday
I'm no better than anyone and yet God continues to trust me with so much responsibility. I'll never stop being grateful because it's not my talent that makes me, it's His grace.
Such a delight to witness the chemistry and camaraderie of two visionary African leaders. The strengthening of our bilateral ties will bear much fruit and there is much to look forward to.🇷🇼🇿🇲
7 elements to foster SME growth...
1) Improve access to finance
2) Access to business development services & capacity building
3) Lower cost of doing business
4) Improve ease of doing business
5) Facilitate market linkages
6) Level the playing field
7) Incentives
Zambia is the largest producer of Emeralds in the world and also home to the largest Nickel mine in Africa. More wins will be added to this list over the next few years. Watch.
#ZambiaRising
The Mayor of New York City
@ericadamsfornyc
has a passion for Africa and we look forward to hosting him in Zambia soon. He presides over a global financial center (over $2 Trillion dollar economy) that can marshal more investment into our continent.
#ZambiaRising
Connections are just as significant as capital when it comes to business and career progression. Many will dislike this concept, but its one that must be understood and leveraged when opportunity arises.
It's just the beginning. It's time for all of us to roll up our sleeves and be part of Zambia's drive towards prosperity for all. Our future is bright, and no one must be left behind.
#ZambiaRising
I'm incredibly proud of Emmanuel Mwanza, owner of
@emarkzm
, for launching a new store at East Park Mall. He is indeed part of a new breed of young Zambians who are tenacious, proactive, and driven to succeed. We look forward to supporting more young Zambian entrepreneurs!
7 things to know when you're young
1) Avoid borrowing to invest
2) Life isn't about you
3) Your attitude determines your altitude
4) Learn to say No
5) Money saved is like money earned
6) Develop a healthy lifestyle
7) Readers are leaders
#DripUniversity
I was at Mulungushi conference centre and a Police officer was walking by. He changed his direction when he saw me then approached... I thought I did something wrong, but then he said "hey, I follow you on twitter!" 😂
A person throws shade at you, you ignore it. Months later you're on the other side of the table as they interview for a job at your company. Zambia is small, let's be nice.
We can't take any credit for anything we do because God's hand is in everything. We're not ashamed to give Him the glory and to depend entirely on Him. His love and provision is free and available to all and I pray you take time to call on Him.
If you exclude state owned enterprises, Zambians only control 8% of the formal economy. There are fundamental cultural changes we must make or else we'll have nothing to share but our poverty.
Being an entrepreneur in Zed...
1) When getting started, they expect you to fail.
2) When you begin to grow, they expect things to fall apart.
3) When you become successful, they invent reasons for why you made it.
Keep moving!
From landlocked to land-linked and investing in regional market access, ease of trade and making capital available for the manufacturing sector to cater to the local and export market. The impact will be incredible.