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The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) and KPMG Zambia have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening the role of the private sector—particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)—in driving Zambia’s economic transformation.
The agreement, signed by ZACCI President, Anthony Kabaghe and KPMG Zambia Senior Partner and Chief Executive Officer, Jason Kaziliman, reflects a shared vision for inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
According to a joint statement issued in Lusaka on Sunday, the collaboration seeks to enhance the resilience and competitiveness of Zambia’s private sector by combining ZACCI’s expansive business network and policy advocacy with KPMG’s technical expertise in data analysis and strategic advisory services.
The partnership will focus on building institutional frameworks to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in industrialization, trade expansion, job creation, and broader economic diversification.
Kabaghe and Kaziliman emphasized that the growth of MSMEs is intrinsically linked to access to reliable, timely, and detailed business intelligence.
In today’s rapidly evolving economic environment, such intelligence is essential for crafting sound policies, boosting investor confidence, and guiding national development priorities.
To address this need, the ZACCI-KPMG partnership will implement data-driven mechanisms for consistently monitoring and analyzing economic and business trends.
“At the core of this partnership is the rollout of the State of Industry and Commerce Survey, a flagship initiative designed to provide a comprehensive and recurring assessment of Zambia’s business climate,” the statement read.
The survey will generate in-depth insights into sector performance, investment trends, regulatory challenges, and macroeconomic dynamics—all from the perspective of private sector players.
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The findings will support evidence-based advocacy and serve as a strategic tool for policymakers and investors seeking a deeper understanding of Zambia’s economic trajectory.
“This partnership represents a critical step toward institutionalizing evidence-based decision-making in Zambia’s private sector development agenda, reinforcing the country’s path toward inclusive and transformative economic growth,” the two leaders stated.
ZACCI and KPMG also reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a resilient, innovative, and competitive business environment.
Kabaghe and Kaziliman added that through sustained collaboration and thought leadership, both institutions will continue to champion practical solutions to unlock the full potential of MSMEs and drive policy coherence.
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