Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development

22/08/2026

𝘼𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙋𝙎, 𝙇𝙀𝙈𝙈𝙔 𝙆𝘼𝙁𝙒𝘼𝙈𝙁𝙒𝘼 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝘿𝙐𝘾𝙏𝙎 𝘼 𝙁𝘼𝙈𝙄𝙇𝙄𝘼𝙍𝙄𝙎𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙊𝙐𝙍 𝙊𝙁 𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙋𝘼𝙏𝘼 𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙐𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘼𝙇 𝙔𝘼𝙍𝘿

Chipata, Zambia, 22nd August - Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development Acting Permanent Secretary, Lemny Kafwamfwa, has conducted a familiarisation tour of the Chipata Industrial Yard to assess operational progress and engage directly with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) based at the facility.

Mr. Kafwamfwa was accompanied by senior Ministry officials during the visit. The team inspected various production lines and held interactive sessions with the entrepreneurs.

The Permanent Secretary expressed profound satisfaction with the activities at the yard, noting that the 14 SMEs and cooperatives currently operating there are making tangible contributions to job creation, wealth generation, and the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He observed that the diverse value chains—ranging from wood processing (including desk and furniture manufacturing), food production (honey and peanut butter), to welding and automechanics (producing various tools)—demonstrate the industrial potential of the region.

He encouraged the business owners to maintain their work ethic and continuously strive to improve product quality and value addition. He reaffirmed Government’s commitment to supporting local industries and creating an enabling environment for enterprise growth through strategic support, skills training, and market linkages.

During the tour, the Permanent Secretary also took note of the outgrower schemes being implemented by two seed producing companies operating in the area, which are supporting smallholder farmers with inputs, technical advice, and guaranteed markets, which further complements government's agenda of inclusive rural industrialisation and agricultural value chain development.

The SMEs and cooperatives, in turn, warmly appreciated the Permanent Secretary's presence and personal engagement. They expressed confidence that under his leadership and guidance, they can achieve greater productivity, expand their operations, and unlock new market opportunities.

Earlier in the day, the Permanent Secretary paid a courtesy call on Eastern Province Permanent Secretary, Mr. Peter Thole, at his office. The two officials discussed matters of mutual cooperation and developmental priorities for the province.

𝙄𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮:
Virginia Chilongo (Ms.)
Principal Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development
[email protected]

18/08/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS, YOUR EXCELLENCY! 🎉

The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development, extends its warmest congratulations to His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema on his resounding re-election as Republican President!

The Zambian people have spoken, and we celebrate this renewed mandate to continue the transformation agenda that has breathed new life into our economy. 🇿🇲

Under your leadership, we have seen:
✅ A renewed focus on creating an enabling environment for MSMEs.
✅ Increased access to finance through initiatives like the Pamo Digital Platform.
✅ Strengthened partnerships to deliver training and equipment to our local entrepreneurs.
✅ A growing recognition that MSMEs are the true backbone of our nation.

We are proud to have been part of your first term's journey, and we are even more excited for what lies ahead. Your commitment to inclusive growth and economic empowerment gives our small businesses the confidence to dream bigger.

To all Zambian entrepreneurs—this victory is yours too! Let's continue building, innovating, and creating jobs for our people.

One Zambia, One Nation! 🇿🇲💪🏽

13/08/2026

Entrepreneurship! 👏🏽👏🏽

13/08/2026

Our dear Hustlers! 👏🏽

12/08/2026

When the economy grows, people find jobs, start businesses and create opportunities - President HH

11/08/2026

10/08/2026

This is Regina Lubala, a 26-year-old brickmaker from Chilimbamume Village in Kafue District.

Regina makes about 500-600 bricks per day from Anthill clay soil.

Currently, she is making bricks for her Piggery and Chicken Run at her farm.

She also supplies blocks to community members and offers bricklaying services at an extra fee.

Regina is the definition of Rural Entrepreneurship and we are proud to support her.

The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development is undertaking the Rural Enterprise Development Project, supporting SMEs in rural areas such as Regina.

07/08/2026

𝙋𝙎 𝙆𝘼𝙁𝙒𝘼𝙈𝙁𝙒𝘼 𝙏𝙊𝙐𝙍𝙎 𝙈𝙋𝙃𝘼𝙉𝘿𝙀 𝙍𝙐𝙍𝘼𝙇 𝘿𝙀𝙑𝙀𝙇𝙊𝙋𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏 𝙋𝙍𝙊𝙂𝙍𝘼𝙈

Earlier today, Permanent Secretary Mr. Lemmy Kafwamfwa and Ministry officials toured the Mphande Rural Development Program site in Kafue District, implemented by Tevel Btzedek.

Over three years, the program has moved 1,200+ households from subsistence agriculture toward diversified, market-linked livelihoods—generating real income, real jobs, and a clear path to financial self-sufficiency.

Since 2023, the program has:
✅ 1,200+ households reached
✅ 700 families with improved food security
✅ 200+ jobs created (full-time & seasonal)
✅ $65,000+ mobilised in village savings
✅ 58 youth trained and graduated under the Youth Skills Program
✅ 5,400 broiler chickens produced per cycle

The farming component leverages drip irrigation technology to ensure sustainable, climate-smart crop production, maximising yields even in dry spells and strengthening household food security.

This initiative aligns with the Ministry's Rural Enterprise Development agenda.

The Ministry remains committed to supporting programs that move Zambians from subsistence to sustainable, market-linked livelihoods.

Mr. Kafwamfwa commended Tevel Btzedek for their impactful work and expressed optimism about scaling these successes to more communities.

Together, we are building a future where rural enterprises thrive.

03/08/2026

𝘿𝘼𝙔 6: The Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development Pavilion at the 98th Agricultural and Commercial Show in Lusaka.

We are still here, waiting for you to visit our stand 😊

03/08/2026

A glimpse of the products from SMEs and Cooperatives that you expect to find in the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development pavilion at the ongoing 98th Agricultural and Commercial Show in Lusaka.