Infobwana Blog

A blog about marketing and ecommerce in Zambia — challenges, trends, guides, collections and successes of interest

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Progress or not? Zambia’s 50th anniversary year

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
At the beginning of Zambia’s 50th anniversary year, this post gives a potted history of our journey towards a ‘land of milk and honey’.

The #TopZedBrands 2013 winner

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
We’ve counted the votes and we have a winner! Brands of Zambia, take note, people notice when you provide a good service or product. And given the opportunity will recommend you based on their…

Interview with the top 3 #TopZedBrands

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
With the #TopZedBrands winner announced, we had the opportunity to have a chat with the final top 3 brands. We asked about the #TopZedBrands and the state of customer experience in Zambia. Here’s…

Decks, Chugs and Rock N Roll — Rock FM Zambia’s Rocktoberfest

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
New radio stations have been pushing and shoving static to occupy that space in between FM radio signals but it takes a lot to become “the radio station of choice”. Video killed the radio star long…

In Zambia, agricultural diversification is key for economic growth

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
Zambia is a country endowed with vast stretches of land suitable for agriculture. Since 2001 the Government has embarked on improving access to inputs and finance for small scale farmers as a way of…

Barefeet Theatre’s Christmas Take Over

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
This Christmas promises to be one without stockings, let alone shoes! Hungry for more after the successful hosting of the ROAR festival in August, the bare footers from Barefeet Theatre are back, and…

Vote now for your 2013 #TopZedBrands!

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
After your 100+ nominations this is the top 10 list of #TopZedBrands as chosen by the specially selected Judges.

You guys are incredible, we’ve reached our #ZedVideoProject funding goal

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
We’ve done it! We are incredibly grateful and humbled that we were able to reach our funding goal. Special thanks to

FNB Zambia and Visa on Card Fraud in Zambia

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
Earlier this month, I was invited by the

#TopZedBrands judging process

Sara Drawwater
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almost 11 years ago
To set things off we would like to thank all the good people that made nominations on both our Twitter and Facebook accounts. We are still overwhelmed with the level of support we received form…

Fitness Friday: Diabetes — Disease or chronic condition?

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
This month’s Fitness Friday blog was submitted by

Zambia Fashion Week 2013 in pictures

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
Zambia Fashion Week may be long over but the inspiring fashion pieces show cased during the show have remained engraved in our hearts. This picture blog shares some of the highlights from the night…

Ngosa Chungu on why you should donate to Zambia’s untold stories video campaign

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
Three days ago we launched a

Help promote Zambia’s untold story by donating to the Lusaka Markets Video project

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
Few people know where Zambia is, let alone what it has to offer. Zambia is lumped together in the ‘country’ called Africa. Proud Zambians have no quality media content to prove that Zambia has more,…

TopZedBrands 2013 — our guiding principles

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
1. Frankly, we want to start a movement! We see #TopZedBrands as a movement that will recognise Zambian success, demonstrate what is required for other Zambian brands to succeed, and educate business…

The Mopane worm — A popular African delicacy

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
Scientifically known as Imbrasia belina, the Mopane worm is the large caterpillar (or larva) of the Gonimbrasia belina species, commonly called the emperor moth. It’s called a Mopane worm because it…

#TopZedBrands — nominate your favourite brands in Zambia

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
Born out of an @InsakaChat, we followed up with @InutuWaSibongo’s fantastic idea of rewarding Zambia’s leading brands. 30+ emails later between @InsakaChat, @MissBwalya, @InutuWaSibongo,…

Zambia business name and registration

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
My earlier blog post looked at

Kumwesu — the latest TV show with a Zambia twist

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
Airing every Friday at 19:00 hours (CAT) on African Magic Entertainment Channel, Kumwesu is the latest African lifestyle and entertainment show to hit television screens across Africa. Produced by…

Fitness Friday: The impact of sleep on your life

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
This month’s Fitness Friday was submitted by Aphet Mbao. Aphet is CEO and founder of

Young Zambian leaders: Lusaka Global Shaper, Chaka Nyathando, aka Pompi

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
In August 2013 ten young people from Lusaka were specially selected to act as the voice of Lusaka to the international community. Global Shapers is an initiative of the World Economic Forum.

Who said volunteering was easy? Conservation Lower Zambezi experience

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
Shaina Irwin spent a month in September 2013 volunteering at Conservation Lower Zambezi (CLZ). This is a local Zambian charity committed to the conservation and sustainable use of the local wildlife…

Lions, tigers and bare feet — Barefeet Festival 2013 review

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
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R&G’s 2013 Oktoberfest event guide — Zambia’s biggest summer event!

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
Have you heard about the Oktoberfest? Saturday October the 5th is the date! If you haven’t, let us help you come out from that rock you’ve been under with this ultimate Oktoberfest event guide! It is…

UNDP hosts the Lusaka Social Good Summit

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
The Lusaka Social Good Summit enabled lots of positive discussion under the hashtag

HRH Prince Edward to promote the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Zambia

Sara Drawwater
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about 11 years ago
This year, the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award in Zambia promises to be the biggest and most exciting yet. This year’s award programme will see a historical appearance by His Royal Highness…