Zambia’s largest bank by asset size, Stanbic, will on 07 March under its Anakazi product unit be celebrating and rewarding exceptional women. The bank will be presenting the Anakazi Banking Zambian Women of the Year Awards to deserving women for hard work in the fields of agriculture, digital, education, community, mining and many more.
In the month of February when the nomination window opened, the Anakazi banking team have received nominations in excess of 180 of which the winners will be announced in the first week of March.
Women in Zambia face many challenges, despite women being an incredible untapped resource that can contribute positively to the nation both socially and economically. Through the Anakazi Banking Zambian Women of the Year Awards we hope to recognize and inspire women to continue to be important contributors to the growth of the Zambian economy
Karen Nakawala, who has been organizing the Zambian woman of the year awards since 2014, is pleased with Stanbic’s Anakazi Banking involvement in the award ceremony.
“We are extremely delighted to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women in Zambia in various fields. These talented women are reshaping their respective fields and helping to create more opportunities for their fellow women. As organizers, this is a very exciting moment. Stanbic fits the bill because of their support to women entrepreneurs through their various innovative platforms such as the Anakazi Banking,” she said.
Anakazi Banking was introduced by Stanbic Bank in 2017 and focuses on both increased access to finance and capacity building activities for women entrepreneurs.
These platforms include training, mentorship and networking events to build knowledge in business management and access to markets, as well as assistance in business formalization.