Ubunthu Enablers
Social WorkerUbunthu Enablers (Ubunthu Zambia) is a not-for-profit organization registered in 20212 under PACRA, in line with the Companies Act of
On 16th March 2023, the team from Ubunthu Zambia paid a visit to the Zambia Business Angels Network (ZBAN) as part of their efforts to foster partnerships for development. The meeting was aimed at exploring opportunities for mentorship and support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to make them business-ready as they prepare to pitch their ideas to angel investors.
The meeting commenced with a warm welcome extended by the ZBAN team to the Ubunthu Zambia team. The teams introduced themselves and provided an overview of their respective organizations and their goals.
The Ubunthu Zambia team, led by Mr. Manfred Klepacz, highlighted their mission to promote socio-economic development in Zambia through entrepreneurship and innovation. They shared their vision to support SMEs and startups in Zambia by providing mentorship, access to resources, and networking opportunities.
The ZBAN team, led by Ms. Melanie Mchinzi, acknowledged the importance of SMEs in driving economic growth and job creation in Zambia. They shared their mission to connect angel investors with promising startups and SMEs in Zambia, providing them with the necessary funding and support to scale their businesses.
The Ubunthu Zambia team expressed their keen interest in collaborating with ZBAN to provide mentorship to SMEs in Zambia. They discussed the importance of mentoring in preparing SMEs to be investment-ready and to effectively pitch their ideas to angel investors.
The ZBAN team appreciated the offer and expressed their willingness to collaborate with Ubunthu Zambia in this regard. They highlighted that mentorship is a crucial component of the support ecosystem for startups and SMEs, and it can greatly enhance their chances of success. They also mentioned that ZBAN has an extensive network of experienced angel investors who could potentially serve as mentors to SMEs.
The meeting between the Ubunthu Zambia team and ZBAN was productive and promising. Both teams are committed to working together to provide mentorship and support to SMEs in Zambia, with the ultimate goal of fostering economic development through entrepreneurship and innovation. The formalization of the partnership, development of a mentorship program, organization of joint events, and regular monitoring and evaluation will be key.