Royd Kapesa

First Quantum marks thirty years in Zambia. Over lunch with Nkwazi, its Kabwe-raised Country Director, Anthony Mukutuma, reflects on his journey from metallurgy to the boardroom and the lessons he is still learning.

From geoinformatics to banking, Dr Iheanyi Nwogu’s career has been shaped by precision, discipline and a distinctly Pan-African sense of purpose. He speaks about mergers, mentorship and the belief that Africa’s growth depends on a willingness to fail.

Andrew Chibuye is Country Senior Partner at PwC Zambia, a role he has held since July 2020 after years of rising through the firm’s ranks. A Fellow of ZICA, ACCA-qualified and an MBA holder from Manchester Business School, he is one of Zambia’s foremost voices on economic affairs.

The seasonal nature of Zambia’s tourism sector continues to affect revenue generation, with peak dry seasons outperforming rainy months that limit access to several national parks. To address this, diversifying into cultural events and strengthening regional conferencing (MICE) can help reduce volatility.

Abigail is a strong advocate for mentorship and women building together. She wants to open the same doors and opportunities to other women that were once opened for her.

Rodney Sikumba does not fit the usual mould of a tourism minister. Young, commercially minded, and unusually direct, he speaks about the sector with the fluency of someone who understands both policy and business.

The future of Zambia’s workforce is already taking shape. The multi-hyphenate isn't a trend; it is the logical outcome of a side-hustle culture maturing into something more intentional.

Kakenenwa Muyangwa, CEO of ZCCM-IH, reflects on a career shaped by village discipline, intellectual curiosity, and a sense of responsibility.

From mortgaging his home to leading Zambia's manufacturers, Ashu Sagar's journey with Aquavita water is a masterclass in faith and grit. Discover how this entrepreneur is fighting energy cuts and border delays to build a future where Zambia exports finished goods, not just raw materials.

The traditional career ladder is splintering. A new paradigm for success is emerging, one where agility, practical skill, and real-world experience are rapidly overtaking academic pedigree as the primary currency for career advancement.

In Zambia, our phones have become our wallets. With mobile money transactions soaring to K452 billion in 2023 and 12.6 million active wallets, this isn't a tech trend; it's a financial revolution reaching from Lusaka's streets to the most remote villages. But here's the plot twist: cash isn't dying. It's thriving alongside digital payments in a uniquely Zambian hybrid economy.

From a rough start selling insurance door-to-door to leading a 58-year-old parastatal, his journey is a masterclass in grit, humility, and strategic vision.

The surge in mining investment is driven by regulatory and policy improvements aimed at positioning Zambia as a worthy destination for investment dollars.

You measure success by how many times you’ve failed. If you have too many successes, your dreams are too small.

Zambia's forests and natural resources position it uniquely in the global carbon market. This article unpacks carbon offsetting and credits, highlights successful community-driven projects, and explores how Zambia can harness these tools to fight climate change and stimulate green investment.

Sometimes, as women, we are hesitant to express our ambitions and expect others to notice our good work. We need to be bold and ask for those promotions, knowing that inequality exists.