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Zambia's economy, entrepreneurship, and opportunities with Jito Kayumba

What if a unified Africa could reshape the global economic landscape? In this thought-provoking episode of The Ignition Zone, I sat down with Jito Kayumba, Zambia's Presidential Economic and Investment Advisor, to explore the strategic economic reforms and growth initiatives shaping Zambia’s future—and by extension, Africa’s. 1. A New Economic Era for Zambia Zambia has been navigating bold economic reforms under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership. With a private sector-driven approach, the country has prioritized debt restructuring, mining sector revitalization, and energy diversification. Mining remains Zambia’s economic backbone, contributing 40% of treasury revenue and 75% of foreign exchange earnings. The government has unlockednew mining investments, signaling long-term economic resilience despite challenges like power deficits and drought. 2. Breaking the Cycle of Poverty through Education What if a unified Africa could reshape the global economic landscape? In this thought-provoking episode of The Ignition Zone, I sat down with Jito Kayumba, Zambia's Presidential Economic and Investment Advisor, to explore the strategic economic reforms and growth initiatives shaping Zambia’s future—and by extension, Africa’s. 1. A New Economic Era for Zambia Zambia has been navigating bold economic reforms under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership. With a private sector-driven approach, the country has prioritized debt restructuring, mining sector revitalization, and energy diversification. Mining remains Zambia’s economic backbone, contributing 40% of treasury revenue and 75% of foreign exchange earnings. The government has unlocked $12 billion in new mining investments, signaling long-term economic resilience despite challenges like power deficits and drought. 2. Breaking the Cycle of Poverty through Education Jito emphasizes the power of education in breaking generational poverty cycles. Zambia’s government has made education free from Grade 1 to Grade 12, recruited 30,000 teachers, and revamped technical education programs to ensure youth are equipped for the global economy. With Africa poised to be the youngest population by 2030, investing in education, entrepreneurship, and technology skills is non-negotiable. Jito draws parallels with previous Ignition Zone guests, like Dr. Pali Lehohla, who stressed that education is at the heart of poverty reduction. 3. Public Healthcare as an Economic Lever A healthy population is a productive population. Zambia has increased funding for maternal health, nutrition programs, and infrastructure development to ensure a strong human capital base. This aligns with Africa’s broader challenge—many nations underinvest in healthcare, creating long-term economic setbacks. 4. A United Africa: Reframing the Global Narrative Jito challenges the misconception that Africa is a monolith. He highlights the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) as a pivotal moment in economic unification. However, economic integration must be matched with a stronger self-perception—Africa must drive its own branding, storytelling, and trade policies. 5. The Future is Bright, but Intentional Action is Required Zambia is moving towards economic diversification, with investments in agriculture, energy, and infrastructure. However, African nations must take control of their economic destinies. 👉🏾 How do we equip our youth with the right skills? 👉🏾 How do we align business and government in driving economic growth? 👉🏾 How do we create an investment-friendly Africa that attracts long-term capital? The answers lie in data-driven policies, strategic investments, and strong leadership. 🎧 Tune in to the full episode to hear Jito’s deep insights into Zambia’s economic transformation and Africa’s potential to redefine its global position.