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Investment/Sponsorship
SHAREAfrica-Zambia, the non profit making trading subsidiary of SHAREAfrica, is
in business to promote sustainable growth within the impoverished communities in
Zambia. SHAREAfrica-Zambia has strong values, unique local expertise, and people
who are committed to improving economic conditions through developing new business
- the emphasies being on dynamic growth through the creation of employment and the
utilisation of local resources.
Investing in commercial ventures in Zambia.
• Construction
• Food Processing
• Software development
• Fabrication
• Property development
• Transport
• Water and Sanitation
The work done by the Commission for Africa prior to the G8 summit at Gleneagles
showed infrastructure development to be at the top of the African agenda. The Infrastructure
Consortium for Africa based at the African Development Bank (AfDB) is now the lead
agency for infrastructure. With $200 to $400 billion promised over the next ten
years it is clear that many opportunities will arise for private investors both
in the construction supply chain as well as other service industries. This will
create significant and potentially exciting opportunitiesopen up new prospects in
regions where the new infrastructure is deployed.
The partnership between SHAREAfrica and SHAREAfrica-Zambia provides a unique combination
of national and international experience that will make such investments more attractive.
The local knowledge provided by the in-country staff ensures that the information
used in business projections is accurate therefore providing potential investor
with the quality of information necessary to make an informed decision. This portfolio
of prospects will provide low-cost low-risk opportunities to invest in activities
that will help stimulate growth in a country languishing near the bottom of the
poverty league. Although a non- profit making organisation, SHAREAfrica-Zambia itself
invests in some of these prospects, using the profits to fund other community interests
as well as financing the operating costs of the organisation.
The lack of infrastructure in Zambia has often been quoted as a major inhibitor
and although this is still an issue there are signs of improvement in many areas.
For example Cellular communication in particular has made a great difference, and
with Broadband being rolled out in most highly populated areas it is certain that
telecommunications and Internet technologies will be a key enabler for future business.
Early investors will benefit from the new services which should allow them to gain
a foothold in virgin territory.
In rural areas electricity still remains the greatest obstacle, and with the price
of fuel being so disproportionate to income, running diesel generators is not a
viable option. Alternative energy sources are however becoming interesting possibilities
especially if the initial investment can be funded through international subsidies.
The size of the investment can vary between small-scale to larger partnership projects.
At this time we are targeting projects with an initial investment of between $20k
and $100k. We feel these could start quickly, with benefits accruing within a few
months. Small is of the essence in a country strewn with grand designs that have
not materialised. Small is also less politically sensitive and easier to broker.
We therefore appeal to your good conscience as well as your business acumen and
ask you to consider the poor in Zambia.
If you would like further information please contact us at:
Email: info@shareafrica.com
or contact us at either of the following addresses:
SHAREAfrica Zambia,
P.O. Box 33234,
Plot 5047,
Kabundi Road,
Chinika,
Lusaka,
ZAMBIA
Tel: 00260 1 286598 /4
Or
SHAREAfrica,
PO Box 401,
Harrogate,
UK,
HG2 9LP
Tel: 01423873589 or 0044 (0)7889433979 |
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