Weekly Newsletter - Edition: 55 Week: 35 (Zambia)
EDITION
Zambia Ed Tech Boost
UNESCO is partnering with Zambia to upgrade digital learning standards, enhance teacher skills, and expand inclusive education infrastructure nationwide.
HPC Consultancy supports educational institutions and training providers in optimizing resource allocation and scaling digital learning delivery to align seamlessly with evolving national workforce priorities.
Zambia Solar-Hydro Win
Globeleq and Lunsemfwa Hydro Power Company commissioned Zambia's first solar-hydro hybrid plant to strengthen electricity reliability and advance ESG goals.
HPC Consultancy guides corporate clients through complex sustainability frameworks, helping organizations integrate renewable energy solutions and optimize ESG compliance across regional operations.
Zambia Reform Momentum
President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term with 60 percent of the vote, bolstering investor confidence in Zambia's ongoing economic reform agenda.
HPC Consultancy provides expert financial advisory and strategic market intelligence to help investors navigate regulatory shifts and capitalize on emerging opportunities in southern Africa.
Zambia Social Welfare Push
The Ministry of Community Development launched Social Protection Week to expand cash transfers and strengthen resilience systems for vulnerable populations.
HPC Consultancy assists public sector bodies and development partners in evaluating social programs, enhancing policy execution frameworks, and optimizing resource delivery mechanisms.
Zambia SmartCare Expansion
SMART Zambia has expanded the deployment of the SmartCare Pro Electronic Health Record system to approximately 80 percent of health facilities nationwide.
HPC Consultancy helps healthcare providers modernize clinical workflows, upgrade digital infrastructure, and streamline data reporting to meet national health standards and improve care.
Zambia Targets HR Strategy
Experts in Lusaka have called for an urgent national human resource strategy to align workforce training programs with industrial automation and economic goals.
HPC Consultancy provides comprehensive human capital solutions, including talent acquisition advisory, workforce skills audits, and strategic HR frameworks tailored to rapidly expanding African businesses.
Zambia Supply Chain Focus
Industry leaders at ZIMEC 2026 examined how Zambia's supply chains and procurement systems can scale sustainably to support ambitious copper production targets.
HPC Consultancy helps industrial operators optimize logistics networks, strengthen local procurement channels, and enhance supply chain resilience across the southern African corridor.
Zambia Approves Energy Deals
The Energy Regulation Board approved ZMW 18.4 billion in new energy projects to tackle electricity deficits and expand decentralized renewable generation infrastructure.
HPC Consultancy assists energy developers and corporate buyers in structuring bankable power agreements and navigating regulatory frameworks for independent power generation.
Zambia Enacts New Banking Act
The Banking and Financial Services Act 2026 expands central bank oversight, repeals outdated moneylenders legislation, and introduces rigorous market conduct rules.
HPC Consultancy helps financial institutions and corporate entities navigate complex regulatory changes, implement rigorous compliance frameworks, and mitigate operational risks effectively.
Zambia Debt Buyback Deal
The Ministry of Finance successfully executed a major sovereign debt buyback operation with regional backing, creating vital fiscal space for public infrastructure.
HPC Consultancy provides expert corporate finance advisory, transaction structuring support, and strategic due diligence to help businesses capitalize on complex restructuring projects.
Zambia Growth Projections
The African Development Bank projects Zambia's real GDP growth to reach 5.0 percent, driven by expanding mining activity, agriculture, and recovery in energy.
HPC Consultancy delivers rigorous market research, macroeconomic data analytics, and bespoke feasibility studies to empower strategic investment decisions in frontier markets.
Zambia Media Ethical Pledge
Editors and media stakeholders in Lusaka signed a formal pledge to uphold ethical reporting standards and information integrity ahead of the general elections.
HPC Consultancy helps organizations manage corporate reputation, design transparent communication strategies, and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and media networks.
Zambia Property Expansion
Real estate investment is expanding beyond Lusaka into secondary cities, driven by infrastructure upgrades, industrial corridors, and decentralized urbanization.
HPC Consultancy provides strategic real estate advisory, asset valuation support, and market entry intelligence to help developers identify high-growth property development hubs.
Zambia Startup Funding Rise
Zambian tech startups and green enterprises are leveraging new funding windows and regional grants to scale digital platforms and circular economy solutions.
HPC Consultancy supports early-stage ventures and high-growth startups with investor readiness programs, pitch structuring, and strategic access to venture capital networks.
Zambia AI Growth Agenda
SMART Zambia and international partners advanced artificial intelligence cooperation and digital infrastructure deployment at recent technology leadership summits.
HPC Consultancy guides enterprises through digital transformation roadmaps, technology integration strategies, and advanced AI adoption to secure long-term operational advantage.
Zambia Tourism Arrival Surge
The government is targeting up to 3 million international tourist arrivals in 2026, boosting hospitality infrastructure and marketing campaigns across key parks.
HPC Consultancy helps travel, hospitality, and leisure operators optimize service delivery, expand marketing reach, and capitalize on surging business and leisure tourism demand.