BackChat Season 3 Episode 5: Stanbic Bank, GreenCo and FQM
This week we spoke to Helen Lubamba of Stanbic Bank Zambia and Wezi Gondwe of GreenCo following a monumental $55 million facilities agreement between the two organisations. With many sectors reaping the benefits of the agreement, Jed Goldstein of FQM Zambia also joined us to discuss these gains related specifically to the mining sector.
BackChat Season 3 Episode 4: Lucas Robinson
Our latest episode of BackChat features Lucas Robinson of Renew Capital.
With a focus on technology, Lucas speaks openly about his excitement regarding the vast opportunities available to invest within Zambia and the positive impact which government reforms are having on the investment climate.
BackChat Season 3 Episode 3: Professor Paul Collier
This week Choolwe Chibomba speaks with Professor Paul Collier of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford. He specialises in the political, economic and developmental predicaments of low-income countries.
In this episode, Professor Collier speaks on topics including the work that President Hichilema is putting in to resolve current issues within the country, investment opportunities outside of mining, and what a potential second term for President Hichilema would mean for the Zambian economy.
BackChat Season 3 Episode 2: Mafipe Chunga
Tune in to Mafipe Chunga, Managing Director of MCA Zambia and Co-Founder of OneSquareK, a modern, youth focussed housing development. This week Choolwe discusses the country's investment climate, Mafipe's current work and investments as well as President Hichilema's role in attracting investment into Zambia. #ZambiaisBack #Zambia #InvestinZambia #Investing
BackChat Season 3 Episode 1: Felix Mutati
This week we are joined by Minister of Science and Technology, Felix Mutati. Tune in as he throws light onto what led him to a life in public service, investment opportunities within the sector as well as work that the ministry is currently doing.
BackChat Season 2 Episode 7: Kim Otteby, Umoyo Natural Health
Our conversation this week with Founder and Managing Director of Umoyo Natural Health, Kim Otteby, focuses on the journey of her company since inception, her inspiration behind setting up the business in Zambia and her enthusiasm and passion for health foods. #Zambia #ZambiaisBack #InvestinZambia
BackChat Interview: Collins Nzovu, Minister for Green Economy and the Environment
Minister for Green Economy and the Environment Collins Nzovu talks to ZIB’s Choolwe Chibomba about the Government’s response to the ongoing drought, climate change resilience, and Zambia’s role in the global transition to green energy.
BackChat Season 2 Ep. 5: Mwiya Musokotwane, CEO of Thebe Investment Management
ZIB’s guest this week has been mentioned in the Forbes 30 under 30 as well as being part of the Choiseul 200 Leading Economic Leaders list! Tune in as Choolwe catches up with Mwiya Musokotwane of Thebe Investment Management as they discuss all things infrastructure development and the current investment landscape in the country, including the role that President Hakainde Hichilema has played.
BackChat Season 2 Episode 4: Java Foods CEO Monica Musonda
Zambia Is Back spokesperson Choolwe Chibomba speaks to Monica Musonda, CEO of Java Foods, about her business journey, the role of women in Zambia's economic development, and why now is the time to invest in Zambian businesses.
BackChat Season 2 Ep. 3: German Ambassador Anne Wagner-Mitchell
How can Germany and Zambia work together to mitigate climate challenges? How will the relationship between the two countries develop? What sectors within Zambia are the most promising for German investment?
Tune in to hear German Ambassador Anne Wagner-Mitchell's thoughts, alongside some exciting examples of German investment in the country.
BackChat Season 2 Ep. 2: British High Commissioner Nicholas Woolley
What is the UK doing to support investment into the country? Is the UK involved in the renewable sector here? What will Zambia get out of the UK-African Investment Summit next year?
Find out through taking a listen to Choolwe Chibomba's conversation with Nicholas Woolley, British High Commissioner to Zambia.
BackChat Season 2 Ep.1: Swedish Ambassador Johan Hallenborg
Tune in as Choolwe Chibomba speaks with Johan Hallenborg, Swedish Ambassador to Zambia, as they speak about sustainable mining in the country as well as the positive impact the debt restructuring deal has had on investment into the country.
BackChat Ep. 5: Albert Halwampa
This episode we speak with Albert Halwampa of the Zambia Development Agency to understand more about investing in Zambia and what his projections for the country are for the next 12 months.
BackChat Ep.4: Wika Kawina
Tune in as Choolwe Chibomba catches up with Wika Kawina of Wilocate Logistics on her hopes for Zambian business in the next 12 months as well as her experience in the logistics industry.
BackChat Ep.3: Cisanga Mwanza
Episode 3 of BackChat sees Choolwe Chibomba speak with Cisanga Mwanza of Chilengedwe discuss all things environmental sustainability and the positive change the sector has seen since President Hichilema came into office in 2021.
BackChat Ep.2: Mulenga Mutati
This week, Choolwe Chibomba speaks with Mulenga Mutati of Gralix Actuarial Consulting on his experience of working in Zambia and the positive impact that President Hakainde Hichilema has had on the investing climate.
BackChat Ep.1: Kapalasa Job Phiri
The first episode of our new business interviews series BackChat features Kapalasa Investments CEO Kapalasa Job Phiri. He spoke with Zambia Is Back spokesperson Choolwe Chibomba about his success and why now is the time to invest in Zambia.