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Leveraging Capital Markets for Zambia’s Sustainable Growth

Financing Africa’s Future
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Zambia’s capital markets are playing a growing role in driving economic development and sustainable finance. In this episode of Financing Africa’s Future, we speak with Nonde Sichilima, Director of Market Supervision and Development at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia, on building trusted capital markets, expanding MSME financing, and mainstreaming green finance. The conversation covers market supervision, investor protection, green bonds, capital market innovation, and the role of regulation in unlocking long-term investment and financial inclusion. 🎧 Listen now for insights on capital markets development, sustainable finance and Africa’s economic future.

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