Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry

What Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry does

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) is a national, membership-based trade association headquartered in Lusaka, Zambia, functioning as the apex body representing businesses across all sectors of the country's economy. ZACCI was established in 1933 and formally registered under the Registrar of Societies Act on 11 October 1990. The organization operates as a trusted convenor for dialogue on trade, commerce, industry, and professional services, advocating for a business environment that promotes growth, trade, and investment, and helping members navigate regulation, unlock market linkages, and engage in constructive policy reform.

ZACCI's core offerings are organized around four service lines: (1) a membership program open to startups, SMEs, and established enterprises, providing representation, market intelligence, networking, and visibility; (2) policy and advocacy services, including consideration of legislation affecting trade, commerce, industry, and professions; (3) trade facilitation through business forums, trade missions, and matchmaking; and (4) business dialogue sessions that provide credible platforms for stakeholders to raise issues and propose solutions. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery relies on direct member engagement, events, and stakeholder coordination, with a downloadable membership application form and an informative website (zambiachamber.org) serving as the primary digital touchpoints.

The business model is a subscription/recurring membership fee structure across tiers for startups, SMEs, and established enterprises, supplemented by event-related and stakeholder engagement revenue. ZACCI extends national reach through affiliated chambers and member networks across Zambia's provinces. Leadership is currently provided by President Mr. Anthony Kabaghe, supported by a small staff of 13. No external equity, venture, or institutional investment is indicated; the organization is governed by its member businesses.

Name

Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Legal name

Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Website

https://zambiachamber.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) is the apex national business membership organization in Zambia, representing startups, SMEs, and established enterprises across all sectors through policy advocacy, trade facilitation, networking, and business dialogue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Facilitation & Customs Modernization (BPADAMAB)

Keywords

• Chamber of commerce
• Business advocacy services
• Trade facilitation
• Policy dialogue
• Business networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ZACCI generates revenue primarily through annual membership fees paid by businesses across Zambia. Membership tiers are available for startups, SMEs, and established enterprises, providing access to advocacy, networking, market intelligence, and visibility platforms.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) is a national membership-based business association that advocates for an enabling business environment in Zambia. It delivers representation and policy advocacy, market intelligence, trade facilitation, business forums, and stakeholder engagement services to its member businesses across all sectors of the economy.

Product overview

ZACCI is an apex national business membership organization (not a technology product company) that offers a unified membership program providing advocacy, trade facilitation, and business networking services. The core offering consists of membership with access to policy advocacy, market intelligence, trade linkages, and business dialogue platforms. There are no distinct product lines, modules, or software offerings — the organization delivers its services through direct member engagement, events, and stakeholder coordination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ZACCI Membership Program
• Policy and Advocacy Services
• Trade and Market Linkages
• Business Dialogue Sessions

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC): Global business organization representing companies across sectors and geographies with policy advocacy and trade facilitation as core offerings. Comparable to ZACCI's convenor and trade facilitation role but at global rather than national scale.
• South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI): Established and larger apex chamber in South Africa offering broad membership, advocacy, and trade services. Comparable to ZACCI in apex mandate and cross-sector coverage but operates at significantly greater scale and resource depth.

Direct peers

• Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI): National private sector body in Zimbabwe advocating for industry and providing member services including policy dialogue and trade promotion. Comparable to ZACCI as a Southern African apex business body with advocacy as its core offering.
• Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA): Apex national chamber in Tanzania providing advocacy, trade promotion, and member services across sectors. Closely comparable to ZACCI in mandate, regional context, and membership-driven operating model.
• Private Enterprise Development Federation (PEDF) Zambia: Zambian private sector body advocating for business-friendly policy and providing member services domestically. Directly comparable to ZACCI as a domestic membership-based advocacy organization in the same geography and sector.
• Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI): Apex national chamber of commerce in Kenya offering membership, policy advocacy, and trade facilitation for businesses across all sectors. Directly comparable to ZACCI as a national apex body in an East African economy with a similar mandate.
• Lusaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI): Sub-national chamber in Lusaka providing membership services, advocacy, and networking for businesses in the capital. Comparable to ZACCI as a Zambian chamber of commerce, operating one tier below the apex body in the same national network.

Regional players

• COMESA Business Council: Private sector body of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa representing business interests across member states. Comparable to ZACCI's regional trade facilitation and advocacy function, but at multi-country rather than Zambia-only scope.
• Botswana Investment and Trade Centre (BITC): National agency promoting investment, trade, and business development in Botswana. Comparable to ZACCI's trade facilitation mandate but functions as a state-linked investment promotion agency rather than a private membership body.

Emerging players

• African Union's African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat Business Council: Continental body supporting private sector engagement with the AfCFTA agreement and intra-African trade. Comparable to ZACCI's trade facilitation and cross-border member services mandate, but emerging as a pan-African convenor that may compete for member mindshare.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zambiacommerce
• Facebookfacebook.com/ZambiaChamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zambia-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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