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Empowering SMEs for Zambia’s Growth
Driving Inclusive Growth Through Innovation & Investment. We support Zambian SMEs with the tools, capital, and networks to thrive.
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Building Stronger Markets for Stronger Businesses. Prospero fosters resilient value chains and impactful partnerships across key sectors.
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Who we are

Prospero is a mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to unlocking Zambia’s private sector potential by supporting SMEs and strengthening market systems.

Our Strategy

We drive SME growth through two key pillars:

  • Innovation that modifies market structures and generates new prospects for MSME expansion.
  • A more robust ecosystem for impact investments that offers funding to support company expansion.

Our Approach

We back partners investing in sustainable, market-ready SMEs—built on the Five C’s:

  • Capital – Competitive resources
  • Capacity – Skills to grow
  • Connections – Market access
  • Compliance – Meeting standards
  • Culture – Growth mindset

Why Partner with Us

Empowering businesses where it matters most

Driving Impact Across Zambia’s Key Growth Sectors

Empowering SMEs to Drive Jobs, Growth, and Economic Transformation in Zambia.

Driving Economic Transformation Through SMEs

Our IMPACT

We are committed to empowering SMEs as they are the engine that drive economic development, a stepping stone to industrialisation and a well spring of economic diversification for Zambia. The businesses account for 97% of all businesses in the country, contribute 70 % of GDP and 88% of employment, thereby signifying their importance in job creation, tax provision, and combating poverty.

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SME Success Stories

Real Entrepreneurs. Real Impact.

Discover how Prospero's support is transforming Zambian businesses like Akavango, Buchi Wami, and Panuka Enterprises - empowering them to scale, create jobs, and contribute to economic growth.
Voices of Impact

Entrepreneurs thriving through Prospero’s support

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Empowering Growth. Enabling Impact.

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