Stanchart pumps K3.5m in WiT programme
By KETRA KALUNGA – STANDARD Chartered Bank Zambia has invested over K3.5 million in the women empowerment programme, Women In Tech (WiT).The initiative is aimed at empowering Zambian women entrepreneurs using technology to grow their businesses.Standard Chartered Bank Zambia chief executive officer Sonny Zulu said the bank in partnership with BongoHive and Village Capital, has […]

By KETRA KALUNGA –
STANDARD Chartered Bank Zambia has invested over K3.5 million in the women empowerment programme, Women In Tech (WiT).
The initiative is aimed at empowering Zambian women entrepreneurs using technology to grow their businesses.
Standard Chartered Bank Zambia chief executive officer Sonny Zulu said the bank in partnership with BongoHive and Village Capital, has launched the fifth Cohort of the WiT programme to empower women-led and women-owned businesses.
Mr Zulu said the programme further empowers women in business with the tools, training and funding needed to leverage technology and build scalable, innovative businesses that address Zambia’s pressing economic and environmental challenges for sustainable growth and social impact.