ACCESS BANK ZAMBIA SUPPORTS ZAF EXPO AND MARATHON WITH HALF A MILLION

 


Access Bank Zambia has contributed K500,000 towards hosting of the Zambia Air Force (ZAF) Expo and Marathon, a flagship initiative aimed at raising K6 million to support the vulnerable, reaffirming the financial institution’s dedication to supporting impactful community initiatives countrywide.

 

Speaking during the ZAF EXPO and Marathon Media Breakfast held in Kitwe yesterday, Access Bank Zambia Managing Director Iheanyi Nwogu said the sponsorship underscores the Bank’s strong belief that meaningful development is achieved through partnerships that uplift vulnerable communities and create inclusive opportunities.

 

“Today, we are pleased to announce our sponsorship of K500,000 towards the Zambia Air Force Expo and Marathon. We make this commitment not as sponsors, but as partners in development, supporting a cause that cuts across our shared vision. As a regional African brand, Access Bank strives to create lasting impact in every community we serve. This marathon reflects our own aspirations to drive positive change, foster inclusivity, and empower people to achieve their best,” Dr. Nwogu said.

 

Scheduled for 6 - 7 March 2026 in Ndola, the ZAF Expo and Marathon is a purpose-driven initiative aimed at raising K6,000,000 to rehabilitate Mitanda Home for the Aged and procure desks for learners at Ndola Lions School of the Disabled, interventions which Dr. Nwogu said speak to restoring dignity, improving learning environments, and strengthening social support systems for those who need it most.

 

The Managing Director said such an undertaking reflects strong organizational leadership at ZAF and reflects a clear vision to bring together the defence forces, private sector, SMEs, sports enthusiasts, and the broader public for a shared cause.

 

“As a longstanding financial services partner for the Zambia Air Force, we have proudly supported the Red Arrows Rugby Club, for the last 11 years, and through that partnership, we have witnessed firsthand how sport can inspire young people, build character, and strengthen the communities we serve. It is therefore only fitting that we extend that partnership further through our support for this initiative,” he said.

 

Dr. Nwogu said as a responsible corporate citizen, Access Bank recognizes that no single institution can achieve a K6 million fundraising target alone, adding that collective action and strategic partnerships are essential to delivering sustainable community transformation

 

He is confident that the Expo and Marathon will not only achieve its financial target but will also leave a lasting and meaningful impact on the beneficiary institutions and the nation at large.

 

Speaking at the same function, ZAF Air Commander Lt. Gen. Oscar Nyoni thanked the Access Bank for the support, adding that the targeted K6 million is ambitious but achievable.

 

“Every kwacha raised will be ploughed back into the local community. It is a measurable commitment to social reasonability,” Lt. Gen Nyoni said.

 

The event is expected to attract over 100 exhibitors, 10,000 visitors, and 2,000 runners, demonstrating the scale and ambition of the initiative.

 

This is according to a statement issued by Kalumbu Nyikosa-Kearns - Head, Corporate Communications and Brand Management at Access Bank Zambia.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

ZAMBIA RECORDS HIGHER PASS RATES IN 2025 NATIONAL EXAMS; NEW CURRICULUM BEGINS

Image
  Zambia’s 2025 national examinations saw improved pass rates and higher female participation, the government announced today, with results released ahead of the January school reopening.   Minister of Education Douglas Munsaka Syakalima, MP, officially disclosed the outcomes of the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) and Junior Secondary School Leaving Examination (JSSLE).   A total of 538,824 candidates sat the 2025 PSLE, achieving a pass rate of 71.36%. Female participation was 52.76%, and absenteeism fell to 8.26%. For the JSSLE, 285,634 candidates were examined, resulting in a 16.36% increase in certificate awards over the previous year. Minister Syakalima credited this surge to the abolition of automatic progression in favor of competency-based learning.   The 2025 JSSLE was the final session under the old academic structure. The 79,277 candidates who did not qualify for Grade 10 will instead enter Form One under the new 2023 Competency-Based ...
Read more

FRED M’MEMBE TO STAND ON PEOPLE’S PACT IN 2026.

Image
  The People's Pact has today (December 31, 2025) unveiled Socialist Party President Dr. Fred M'membe as its presidential candidate ahead of the 2026 general elections. Speaking at a press Media briefing, Socialist Party Secretary General Dr. Cosmas Musumali has also unveiled five Vice Presidents which includes Green Party President Peter Sinkamba and Robert Sichinga and Movement for Change and Equity President Kaluba Simuyemba among others. Speaking after being unveiled by the People’s Pact Dr. Fred M'membe has emphasized on the unit in the opposition highlighting that the country has continued to face challenges under the UPND government. And Green Party President Peter Sinkamba has assured victory for the pact ahead of the 2026 General elections. By Evans Sinjela
Read more

EFF STAGES A PROTEST AT FRA HQ

Image
  The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has strongly condemned the lies and deception being peddled by the Hakainde Hichilema administration regarding the seven-month delayed payment of farmers who sold their maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA). EFF Leader Kasonde Mwenda says contrary to government claims, thousands of farmers across Zambia remain unpaid.  "Our party has verified this situation on the ground: farmers are sleeping outside banks, queuing in the rain, begging for their own money — money the government owes them" Mwenda lamented  He says instead of taking responsibility, the UPND government has chosen to lie to the nation. He said on Monday, January 12, the EFF staged a peaceful demonstration at the FRA Headquarters in Lusaka after confirming that FRA officials are misleading the public while farmers continue to suffer in every province of the country. He said what makes this scandal even more disturbing is that the government has already sold the maize coll...
Read more