Zambia: Government launches digital finance platform to boost MSME growth

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Government launches digital finance platform to boost MSME growth

The Zambian government has launched a new digital finance platform aimed at supporting the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This initiative is designed to facilitate access to financing and improve financial services for MSMEs. Minister of Technology and Science, Felix Mutati, emphasized the importance of this platform for the country's economic development.

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