Investment Opportunities In Zambia's Economy, Episode 09
 
 IN THIS EPISODE.......

- Jito explains the different sources of financing you can use to start and grow your project or venture.
- He divulges the ripple effects of the 2016 commodity slumps on the Zambian economy and markets,right before the 2016 Presidential Elections.
- Jito reveals why the 'Africa Rising' narrative is in doubt and tells us where the International investors sweet spot is. 

PEOPLE AND COMPANIES WE MENTIONED IN THE SHOW
-The Program is brought to you in partnership with Power 99.7 FM Zambia.
To Learn more about Kukula Capital and their KUKULA Seed Fund check out their website.
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EPISODE  LENGTH 00:15:53

Jito Kayumba Shares Investment Opportunities In Zambia's Economy.

Mr. Mark O’Donnell first started out selling car parts, moved on to tomatoes and even has some major involvement with Tuff Stuff (a major Zambian glue brand). He is The Chairman &amp; Managing Director at Union Gold Group LTD. Union Gold has been in operation since 2000. Union Gold has branched out into many diversified sectors throughout the years in order to compete in the business world on multiple fronts. Mark also holds a number of non-executive directorships including Lafarge Zambia Ltd, Madison Life Insuarance Company LTD, Care for Business Medical Center, The Zambia Bureau of Standards, Real Estate Investments Zambia Ltd, Chairman at Tourism Council of Zambia and he's a member of The Institute Of Directors Zambia. http://uniongold.co.zm/

Mark O'Donnell talks Having A Plan and Making Good Deals.

Angelika is Founder and Managing Director of Foxdale Court Ltd, which is a property development, construction and property management company. What distinguishes Foxdale Court from other property development companies is its philosophy of green and sustainable construction. Foxdale Court has a strong green profile, with the implementation of waste management, rainwater harvesting, sewerage treatment and solar power within its developments. The
company are currently developing Zambia’s first sustainable housing estate. http://www.foxdalecourt.com/

Surviving A Tough Economy and Staying Focused with Angelika Andersen.

Mary is an entrepreneur with a passion for media and how it is used
to promote solutions to social challenges. Mary and her sisters founded Youth Media that published the TrendSetters a magazine that won numerous international awards for encouraging honest discussion on matters lifestyle and health among the youth. She was co­owner of the Spar at Cross Roads before she started Media 365 who produced the popular mini­series Club Risky Business on ZNBC and Muvi TV. Launched in 2008, Media 365 is a leading organisation in Zambia’s creative sector. This company is a communication agency that specialises in cause-­related campaigns. Media 365 is a proudly Zambian and 75% female owned company. https://www.facebook.com/Media365/

Mary Phiri Shares Ideas that Inform, Educate & Inspire Social Transformation​.

He is currently the CEO &; chairman of Devalia Group of companies. The Group is involved in property development, the supply of stationary items through its company Top Shop to government ministries, private companies, and NGOs. He was the youngest District Governor in the world of Rotary international in 1995/96, for Rotary District 9210, which consisted of Tanzania, Botswana , Zambia Madagascar ,Comorros and Mayotte. https://www.facebook.com/Magic.Advertising.Promotions.Ltd/

Ravi Devalia On Mixing Business & Politics.

Elijah Zgambo is the Co-founder of Street Culture Events And Arts. Elijah set up the country’s first skate shop, from his bedroom in 2006. It has been joined by other stores, including the country’s first dedicated skate park, competitions and even sponsorship deals from global brands.Elijah discovered skateboarding on Russian television and it was love at first sight. Skateboarding encouraged Elijah to break out of the isolated bubble he was living in with the kids of other diplomats. It was how he met his first real Russian friends and started to feel more connected to the city and its people.

Street Culture Events &amp; Arts is the country's leading pioneer in the promotion of extreme sports e.g skateboarding, hip hop dances, street arts and various other talents to bring out the best in youth talent across Zambia. https://www.facebook.com/SCEAA/

Elija Zgambo on Developing Your Talents & Skills.

Lillian Elidah Daka Mumba is a professional Chef with working experience in Sweden,Zambia, France and Switzerland. She is also Chef and owner of the Twaala Companies under which she runs and operates The Twaala Restaaurant. Lillian Elidah has featured on The Travel Channel, CNN, DHL Africa where she got to teach the world about the Zambian cuisine and eating culture. She now has ventured into agriculture and print with Twaala Magazine and Twaala Farms. http://experiencetwaala.com/

Surviving Bankruptcy & Zambian Food Trends with Chef Lillian Elidah

Kayambila Mpulamasaka is an experienced cinematographer, editor, 2d Animator, graphic designer and motion graphic designer. He is an all-round skilled individual whose extra ordinary talents and abilities such as voice acting, acting, comedy, performance arts, which have played a major role in his creativity and put him ahead of rivals in the industry. over 11 years experience in motion graphics and animation. 6 years in video production including lighting, sound editing and design. He's been running his own business successfully for
over 11 years and never been formally employed. http://groundxerotm.com/

Sel-Reliance and Self-Expression with Kayambila Mpulamasaka

Jo arrived in Zambia in 1988 for a six month contract with Robin Pope Safaris.  She fell in love with the bush, the job and the boss whom she married. 22 years later they sold the internationally known successful company and moved to Lusaka.  Jo remained an investor in a number of companies including Proflight Zambia and since moving to Lusaka has expanded her investments into a wide range of companies from Best of Bikes to Mojo New Media.  Jo also sits on a number of charity boards in conservation and education. https://www.facebook.com/lskmojo/

Jo Pope On The Downside Of Running A Business.

After studying aeronautical engineering in the United Kingdom,
Mutoba, returned home to seek his fortune in the renewable energy
business. With the help of his father Capt. Gilbert Ngoma, he founded
Tapera industries; They became interested in bio-diesel when Zambia went through a diesel shortage period in 2005 due to reduced importation, at this time He was studying manufacture engineering at central Sussex College in Crawley, UK. The business is focused on the production and promotion of biodiesel fuel and derivatives of vegetable oils. The company also processes vegetable oils into natural soaps, washing paste and organic shampoo. http://www.taperabio.biz/

Mutoba Ngoma Reveals How Zambia Can Use Biodiesel  To Solve It's Energy Crisis.

Towani Clarke founder of Kutowa an Afro chic clothes and accessories design label and Kuthuta Yoga.Towani had a four year stint in helping manage Corpus Globe, a leading law firm. After hitting the glass ceiling, she realized that she still was not doing what she wanted and in 2009 took the plunge to start up Kutowa and Kuthuta Yoga.Kutowa has show cased locally at Zambia Fashion Week, regionally at Swahili Fashion Week in Tanzania, Colour in Desert in Botswana, and at the prestigious FIMA in Niger.  Towani also represented Zambia in the Origin Africa competition and locally won Most Creative Designer award. https://www.facebook.com/kutowadesigns/   https://www.facebook.com/groups/216677518572/?fref=nf

Towani Clarke Explains Why Women Need To Fuffil Their Potential.

Steven Mwale is CEO and Founder of Retunes, a  and Distribution company founded in 2012. Its Flagship music distribution platform www.itsretunes.com was created with aims of Uniting Africa. Later on Steven, launched a clothing line called Retunes Apparel which has grown to become one of Zambia’s top selling brands with T-Shirts like “Proud To Be African” and “Born Original African”. htttp://www.itsretunes.com

Steven Mwale On Building Genuine Brands and  Partnering With Your Fans.

Kapasa is a Magna Cum Laud graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles, California, U.S.A. Kapasa has over seven years industry experience has showcased collections in Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Atlanta, Adelaide and Lusaka. Mangishi Doll is an apparel design & manufacturing company, established in 2012. located in Lusaka, Zambia. The word Mangishi is derived from the Nyanja Language, referring to a piece of wire twisted into an artistic craft, representing the art and innovation in our every creation. https://www.facebook.com/mangishidoll

Make In Zambia With Kapasa Musonda.

Matthew works at the intersection of business and education in Africa. He founded Startup Junction in 2013 which now hosts the largest monthly gatherings for entrepreneurs in Zambia and consults organizations such as the Swedish Government and the Private Enterprise Program (DFID). Matthew holds an M.A. in International Education Administration from Stanford University and focused on Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Stanford's Design School (d.school). Matthew has previously worked for the Stanford Institute for Innovation in Developing Economies (SEED), U.S. State Department, U.S .Peace Corps and Engineers without Boarders. Matthew also served as the COO for NetOne I.T., Zambia's biggest I.T. services provider and owner / operator of the country's only multi-tenant Data Center. www.startupjunction.net

Working On Your Business and Tapping Into Employee Ideas with Matthew Grollnek.

Chipego Zulu is CEO of Zambia Manufacturers Association (ZMA)https://www.zam.co.zm/. 
Chipego  is an international trade policy and trade law expert with experience in industrial and agricultural policy analysis. She has developed expertise in resource mobilization, fostering strategic partnerships, program planning, fund management, research coordination and administration.

Chipego Zulu on Building Industrial Clusters & The Proudly Zambian Campaign

As the Managing Director of Adlab, Joanna Damalis is one of the few women who runs an advertising agency in Zambia. She is also the daughter of one of Zambia’s most prominent media practitioners, therefore it was a natural assumption that she would have ended up in the media industry. 
Adlab is an agency where collaboration is encouraged and people are played to their strengths, an environment where the team works and plays to produce incredible results

Joanna Hickey-Damalis On Why The Right Time Is Now!

Teija is originally from Finland, she worked in London for two years before moving to Zambia in 2000. She has been working in the coffee industry in Zambia for the last twelve years. Teija started as a coffee taster and in charge of quality control and roasting for Munali Coffee and developed the Munali Coffee brand locally getting Zambian coffee to the café’s, restaurants and hotels in Lusaka the capital city and around Zambia. She has also worked developing the international market for the Zambian coffee and the Munali brand. In 2008, she started roasting under her own brand, Marika’s Coffee, now rebranded to Peaberry Coffee Roasters Ltd.

Teija Lublinkhof On Zambia's Coffee Culture!

He is CEO of Chellah Tukuta Productions and is passionate about Africa Fashion & Documentary Photography. He has covered local and international events working with various designers, photographers, models and makeup artists working in Kenya, Nigeria and across Africa.

The Business Of Zambian Photography with Chella Tukuta Rancen!

Neville Chansa Musuku is a  commercial pilot who  graduated from eagle 1 flight academy in Johannesburg South Africa.Neville has established the 3rd flight school in Zambia called jetlife flight academy located at mass media. JFA is a newly opened flight school in Zambia aimed at creating profound pilots for an international and local market. JFA is affiliated with EAGLE1 FLIGHT ACADEMY in Johannesburg South Africa.

Neville Musuku on Why Zambia Needs A National Airline!

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