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CALL FOR ZANEC 2026 EDUCATION AND SKILLS SECTOR MEDIA AWARDS

CALL FOR ZANEC 2026 EDUCATION AND SKILLS SECTOR MEDIA AWARDS

The Zambia National Education Coalition (ZANEC) is an umbrella body of non-state actors in the education and skills sector. ZANEC’s work is divided into five thematic committees that is; Early Childhood and Development, Basic Education, Skills and Tertiary, Youth and Adult Literacy Education and Gender and Equity. ZANEC recognises that quality Education is a fundamental human right; as such, we would like to recognize journalists and media practitioners who have contributed immensely to the promotion of this fundamental human right in 2026. ZANEC is therefore, calling for entries for the 2026 ZANEC Education Media Awards.

BACKGROUND TO THE AWARDS

Since 2014, ZANEC has hosted media awards in the education and skills sector. The objective of these awards is to promote reporting on the Education and Skills Sector by raising public awareness, understanding, participation and the need for the provision of quality education in the country.

ZANEC receives entries based on the following Education Sub Sectors:

1.Skills and Tertiary Education – with a bias to Academic Freedom and quality of education in Higher Institutions of Learning.

2.Youth and Adult Literacy Education (YALE).

3.Gender and Equity-Promotion of gender and inclusion in the education sector.

The article, programme, documentary or video must demonstrate the author or producer’s understanding of the Education and Skills Sector at the barest minimum. The articles must also show well-researched work compiled by the author.  Further, the key expectations in the selection process will also include accurate and in-depth reporting; data and evidence-based reporting; contextual analysis; highlighting success stories and best practices; interviewing key stakeholders; raising awareness and promoting dialogue; and ethical reporting. Education articles specifically covering ZANEC positions will have an added advantage.

ELIGIBILITY

The awards are open to

    i. Published and broadcasted works in print, radio, television or online media.

   ii. Eligibility is limited to journalists who are Zambian Nationals.

 iii.The competition is only open to individual journalists and not media institutions.

  iv. The entries shall be works published/broadcast between 1st September 2025 and 31st August 2026.

LANGUAGES

All works entered for the competition shall be in English.

CATEGORIES

Entries shall consist of the following:

  • Print Journalism: Feature articles or stories published in mainstream newspapers, magazines, journals or newsletters.
  • Radio Journalism: Documentaries or discussion programmes.
  • Television Journalism: Documentaries or discussion programmes.
  • Online/news media: Feature articles or stories published on online media.

ADJUDICATION AND AWARDS

The selection of winners will be done by an adjudication panel identified by the ZANEC Secretariat with expertise in media and media development. The winners will get a monetary award, a trophy and a certificate.

All entries should have proof of being published in the categories being entered, with a letter from the media institutions or preferably signed by the head of the media institution where it was published. Further, proof of publishing or broadcast must include a News Sig tune and voice of the newscaster saying Our staffer ….(name) has more in this story”.

Please save entries of your articles, documentaries, programmes, audios and videos in formats that do not expire. Failure to do so will result in being disqualified.

Also ensure that all submitted documents are clear and properly scanned.

For newspaper articles, provide both of the following:

1.   A typed or scanned PDF version of the article’s content (the script).

2.   An extract or cutting from the actual newspaper page where the article was published, as evidence of publication.

Applicants may submit only one entry per category.

RESPECT FOR COPYRIGHTS

All entries submitted must be original and in conformity with copyright requirements and must have been published or broadcast between 1st September 2025 and 31st  August 2026.

DEADLINE

  • All submissions should be made to ZANEC by Friday, 16th October, 2026.

Please note that failure to adhere to the above instructions and Terms of Reference will result in the submission being deemed invalid.

·Further information on ZANEC can be obtained from:

·Website: www.zanec.org.zm

·Facebook www.facebook.com/Zambia – National- Education -Coalition

·LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zambia-national-education-coalition/

All submissions are to be made to:

The Executive Director,

Zambia National Education Coalition,

125/90A Mufufuma Street, Jesmondine, Lusaka

P.O. Box 30774, Lusaka-Zambia,

Email: zanecmediaawards@gmail.com

CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)

SUPPLY, AGGREGATION AND DELIVERY OF LIVE BROILER CHICKENS TO MAIMA CHICKEN PROCESSING FACILITY – MWEMBESHI

Contract Period: 12 Months

Daily Supply Requirement: 12,000 kg Live Weight

Indicative Purchase Price: K42.00 per kg Live Weight

Delivery Location: Maima Chicken Processing Facility, Mwembeshi, Zambia

1. INTRODUCTION

Maima General Dealers Limited, through its chicken processing operations, invites qualified, experienced and legally registered private companies, poultry aggregators, logistics firms and contractors to submit Expressions of Interest for the supply, aggregation, collection and delivery of live broiler chickens to the Maima Chicken Processing Facility in Mwembeshi.

The successful contractor will enter into a 12-month supply contract and will be responsible for coordinating a reliable and continuous supply of live chickens sourced primarily from approved local poultry farmers within the designated farmer database.

This procurement opportunity is intended to strengthen Maima’s poultry supply chain while creating a structured market for local poultry farmers.

2. SCOPE OF THE CONTRACT

The successful contractor shall be required to supply and deliver approximately:

12,000 kilograms of live broiler chickens per day

to the Maima Chicken Processing Facility in Mwembeshi throughout the contract period, subject to agreed production schedules and operational requirements.

The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that the required daily volumes are mobilised, collected, quality-checked and delivered within the agreed timelines.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR

The successful contractor shall be responsible for:

  1. Farmer Coordination and Aggregation
  2. Source and aggregate live broiler chickens from approved poultry farmers contained within the recognised farmer database and any additional farmers approved by Maima General Dealers Limited.
  3. Daily Supply Management
  4. Ensure that the required volume of approximately 12,000 kg live weight per day is consistently available for delivery to the processing facility.
  5. Farmer Engagement
  6. Coordinate directly with poultry farmers regarding collection schedules, quantities available, bird readiness and delivery arrangements.
  7. Quality Assurance
  8. Conduct preliminary quality assurance checks before collection to ensure that chickens supplied meet the agreed standards for processing.
  9. Collection and Transportation
  10. Facilitate the collection, loading and transportation of live chickens from participating farms to the Maima Chicken Processing Facility in Mwembeshi.
  11. Delivery Coordination
  12. Ensure timely delivery in accordance with schedules communicated by Maima General Dealers Limited.
  13. Record Keeping
  14. Maintain accurate records of farmers supplying chickens, quantities collected, live weights, delivery dates and other relevant supply-chain information.
  15. Traceability
  16. Ensure that supplied chickens can be traced to the respective poultry farmer or production source.
  17. Animal Welfare and Handling
  18. Ensure appropriate handling, loading, transportation and delivery practices are followed to minimise injury, mortality and unnecessary stress to the birds.
  19. Supply Continuity
  20. Maintain adequate coordination and contingency arrangements to reduce interruptions in supply during the contract period.

4. CONTRACT QUANTITY

The anticipated requirement is:

12,000 kg of live broiler chickens per day

The successful contractor will be expected to demonstrate sufficient sourcing, aggregation, logistics and management capacity to consistently meet this requirement.

Maima General Dealers Limited may adjust daily collection volumes depending on processing schedules, operational requirements and agreed contractual provisions.

5. CONTRACT PRICE

The indicative buying price shall be:

K42.00 per kilogram based on verified live weight.

The applicable live weight shall be determined through approved weighing procedures at the designated receiving or verification point.

6. PAYMENT TERMS

Payment for every verified supply shall be made as follows:

  • 50% of the total value shall be paid upon delivery and verification of the supplied chickens.
  • The remaining 50% shall be paid within seven (7) calendar days from the date of delivery.

Payments will be subject to submission and verification of the required delivery documentation, weights, invoices and supporting records.

7. CONTRACT PERIOD

The proposed contract shall run for a period of:

Twelve (12) months

subject to satisfactory performance, compliance with contractual requirements and continued operational demand.

Performance may be reviewed periodically during the contract term.

8. DELIVERY LOCATION

All chickens shall be delivered to:

Maima Chicken Processing Facility

Mwembeshi, Zambia

The successful contractor shall be responsible for organising and facilitating collection and delivery from approved farmers to the facility.

9. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Interested companies and contractors should demonstrate the following:

  • Legal registration as a company or business entity in Zambia;
  • Valid statutory and regulatory documentation applicable to the business;
  • Experience in poultry supply, agricultural commodity aggregation, livestock procurement, logistics, distribution or a related field;
  • Demonstrated capacity to mobilise and coordinate large volumes of live chickens;
  • Access to appropriate transport or established transportation arrangements;
  • Ability to work with multiple poultry farmers and coordinate daily collection schedules;
  • Capacity to implement quality assurance and traceability systems;
  • Adequate operational personnel and management systems;
  • Financial and organisational capacity to support continuous operations under the proposed payment structure;
  • Commitment to ethical business practices and compliance with applicable animal health, welfare, food safety and transport requirements.

10. DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

Preference may be given to applicants with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Poultry aggregation;
  • Broiler chicken supply;
  • Contract farming;
  • Farmer network management;
  • Agricultural commodity procurement;
  • Livestock transportation;
  • Poultry value-chain development;
  • Large-scale food processing supply chains;
  • Farmer database management and traceability.

11. REQUIRED SUBMISSION DOCUMENTS

Interested contractors are invited to submit:

  1. A Letter of Expression of Interest clearly stating the applicant’s interest in undertaking the assignment;
  2. A detailed Company Profile outlining relevant experience, operational capacity, management structure and previous assignments;
  3. Company registration details and relevant statutory documentation;
  4. Evidence of previous experience in poultry, livestock, agricultural supply, logistics or related activities, where available;
  5. Brief description of the applicant’s proposed approach to sourcing, aggregating and delivering the required 12,000 kg per day;
  6. Information regarding available or proposed transport and logistics capacity;
  7. Contact details for at least two relevant business references, where available.

Applicants are encouraged to clearly demonstrate their capacity to deliver the required volumes consistently throughout the 12-month contract period.

12. SUBMISSION PROCEDURE

Expressions of Interest should be submitted electronically by email to:

info@maimageneral.com

The email subject should clearly state:

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – SUPPLY OF LIVE CHICKENS TO MAIMA CHICKEN PROCESSING FACILITY

Applicants should attach their Company Profile and Letter of Expression of Interest, together with any relevant supporting documentation.

13. EVALUATION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Applications will be evaluated based on factors including:

  • Relevant company experience;
  • Demonstrated sourcing and aggregation capacity;
  • Ability to consistently mobilise approximately 12,000 kg of live chickens per day;
  • Strength of farmer networks;
  • Quality assurance systems;
  • Logistics and transportation capacity;
  • Traceability and record-keeping systems;
  • Financial and operational capacity;
  • Previous performance on similar contracts;
  • Overall understanding of the assignment.

Only shortlisted applicants may be contacted for further discussions, due diligence, negotiations or submission of additional documentation.

14. IMPORTANT CONDITIONS

Submission of an Expression of Interest does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee the award of a contract.

Maima General Dealers Limited reserves the right to:

  • Accept or reject any Expression of Interest;
  • Request additional information from applicants;
  • Conduct due diligence on shortlisted companies;
  • Negotiate contractual and operational terms with shortlisted applicants;
  • Cancel or amend the procurement process where necessary;
  • Award the contract to the applicant considered most suitable based on operational, technical and commercial considerations.

No applicant shall be entitled to compensation for costs incurred in preparing or submitting an Expression of Interest.

15. OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL POULTRY VALUE-CHAIN DEVELOPMENT

Through this procurement process, Maima General Dealers Limited seeks to establish a reliable, professionally managed and traceable poultry supply chain that connects local poultry farmers to a consistent commercial market.

The appointed contractor will therefore play an important role in coordinating farmers, maintaining supply consistency, assuring quality and facilitating the efficient movement of live chickens from farms to the Mwembeshi processing facility.

Interested and suitably qualified private companies and contractors are encouraged to apply.

Submission Email: info@maimageneral.com

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Daily Requirement: 12,000 kg Live Weight

Purchase Price: K42/kg

Delivery Point: Maima Chicken Processing Facility, Mwembeshi

Invitation (EOI) to acquire stake in operational Health Insurance Technology Company in Zambia

Expression of Interest (EOI)

Invitation to acquire stake in operational Health insurance technology company, Zambia, with top clients onboard; Rapidly expanding across Southern African region.

Acquisition of 30% Equity Stake in an Insurtech Company in Zambia

Executive Summary; An opportunity exists to acquire a 30% equity stake in an Insurance Technology Company, focused on delivering innovative digital solutions to the life & health insurance sectors.

The Company has developed a scalable technology platform designed to support the digital transformation of insurers and related enterprises. The Company has an established presence in Zambia and is positioned to capitalize on increasing demand for technology-driven solutions across the insurance and healthcare industries. The shareholder offering this stake is seeking a strategic or financial investor who can participate in the company’s next phase of growth.

Investment Highlights

Equity stake available through a secondary share sale. Existing customer relationships and recurring business opportunities. Highly scalable software platform with opportunities for additional products and strategic partnerships. Established Zambian technology company operating in the Insurtech sector to cater to the Southern African region.

Significant potential for expansion within Zambia and neighbouring markets. High net clients in pipeline including 6 IPMI Attractive entry point into one of Africa’s fastest-growing digital healthcare sectors. Proven digital platform with commercial deployment. Strong regional presence and positioning Platform for regional or vertical growth. Eligible and qualified young local strategic entrepreneurs are encouraged.

### NO PUBLIC OFFER

*This communication is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, a prospectus, public offer, public solicitation or invitation to the general public to subscribe for or purchase securities. No shares are being offered to the public through this communication.*

The proposed transaction is a *privately negotiated secondary transfer of existing shares* between the selling shareholder and an investor selected through the engagement process after the necessary due deligence.

### INVESTOR ENQUIRIES

Email: businessenquiry130@gmail.com +260 954 800 800 (WhatsApp)