Chapes Investments

📢 Call for Applications – SME Focus 2026

Are you a small business owner with big ideas and ready to grow?

We’re inviting SMEs to apply to be part of SME Focus 2026, happening in Johannesburg from 11–13 August 2026, under the theme “Women Powering Africa’s Economic Future.”

This is your chance to:
✨ Show what your business does
✨ Meet investors and potential partners
✨ Get your business seen by a wider audience across Africa

If you’re ready to take your business to the next level and connect with the right people—this opportunity is for you.

📩 Apply now and be part of something bigger.
Rise boldly. Build fearlessly. Lead Africa forward. 🚀

📢 WE’RE HIRING! 📢
Chapes Investments is looking for driven Sponsorship & Delegate Sales Executives to join our team remotely.

✅ Requirements: Grade 12/Matric, fluent English, computer + internet, smartphone, basic social media skills, active LinkedIn
✅ Benefits: Commission-based salary, career growth, friendly supportive environment

Ready to grow with us? Send your CV & Cover Letter to [email protected]
📞 +260 96 2831 300 | +27 649 704 024

Why GRC Isn’t Just for the "Big Boys" (And Why Your SOHO Needs It Now)

For many South African women running Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) businesses, GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) sounds like corporate jargon designed for glass-tower boardrooms in Sandton. We often think, "I’m just one person with a laptop; surely I’m too small for a GRC strategy?"

But here is the thought-provoking reality: Governance is the difference between a side hustle and a legacy.

In the South African context—where we navigate unique market volatilities, shifting regulations, and a drive for gender-equitable supply chains—GRC isn't a hurdle; it’s your secret weapon for scaling.

The "Invisible" Risks You’re Already Managing

As a SOHO entrepreneur, you are the CEO, the IT department, and the Legal team. Without a formal GRC mindset, you are exposed to:

POPIA Compliance: One accidental data leak of a client’s WhatsApp number or email can result in massive fines or, worse, a total loss of trust.

Operational Resilience: If your home fiber goes down or your laptop fails, do you have a risk mitigation plan, or does your business simply stop?

Reputational Governance: How do you ensure your brand values remain consistent when you eventually hire your first freelancer or VA?

Changing the Narrative: From "Red Tape" to "Red Carpet"

If you want to pitch to major corporates or government entities as a woman-led business, they will look at your Governance first. They need to know that your small business won't become their big risk.

By implementing lean GRC early, you aren't just "following rules"—you are building a "due diligence" folder that makes you investment-ready and contract-ready.

Join the Conversation 🇿🇦

To my fellow founders: Do you feel that formal governance structures hold you back, or do they give you the confidence to play in a bigger league?

Is GRC on your radar for 2026, or does it feel like an unnecessary cost?
What is the biggest "hidden risk" you’ve faced running a SOHO in SA?

Let’s stop building businesses that are "small enough to fly under the radar" and start building ones that are solid enough to weather the storm.

You’re invited to join the official SME Focus 2026 WhatsApp Group 🚀

Be part of a growing community of entrepreneurs, investors, partners, and changemakers as we build toward Africa’s leading women-focused SME gathering, taking place in Johannesburg from 11–13 August 2026.

This is your space to stay updated with the latest announcements, speaker reveals, opportunities, and exclusive insights—while also connecting and networking with like-minded individuals across industries.

Whether you’re looking to grow your business, find partners, or simply stay informed, this community is for you.

Join us and be part of the journey 👇

https://chat.whatsapp.com/D30V5fWNPUEGT5AAqVexHf?mode=gi_t

Rise Boldly. Build Fearlessly. Lead Africa Forward.

🔥 ICYMI: Building Stronger Agro-Industrial Value Chains for Corridor Growth

We are pleased to announce that Mizya Damaseke Mizya Damaseke, Founder of Fikile Solutions, is a confirmed panelist at The Corridor Economy Forum, taking place May 7–8 in Zambia.

🎤 PANEL SESSION

“Building Competitive Agro-Industrial Value Chains Along Zambia’s Economic Corridors”

🌍 Why this matters:
Agriculture remains a cornerstone of Zambia’s economy, yet inefficiencies in distribution and post-harvest handling continue to limit its full potential. Strengthening agro-industrial value chains along economic corridors is critical to reducing food loss, improving farmer incomes, and ensuring food security.

💡 Expect practical insights on:
- Addressing post-harvest losses through improved logistics and cold storage
- Enhancing market access for smallholder farmers
- Building efficient farm-to-market distribution systems
- Unlocking agriculture’s role in corridor-based industrialization

🌱 As an agripreneur and founder of Fikile Solutions, Mizya Damaseke is driving innovation in Zambia’s fresh produce distribution space. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between farmers and markets through sustainable, scalable solutions that reduce waste, improve incomes and expand access to nutritious food—while contributing to broader goals like climate action and inclusive economic growth.

🔥 This session is essential for agribusiness leaders, investors, policymakers and development partners looking to unlock the full value of agriculture within corridor economies.

⏳ Seats are limited—and filling fast.
📍 Zambia | May 7–8, 2026
📩 Secure your seat today:
Email: [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: +260 961 371 020 | +27 81 682 7766

🚀 Be in the room where agriculture meets infrastructure and Africa’s food systems are being transformed.

We’re excited to share that our Advisor, Winstone Lungu, will be live on Diamond TV Online Diamond TV Zambia’s Breakfast Show tomorrow 10th April at 08:10 AM!

This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Winstone will be unpacking the vision behind The Corridor Economy Forum (TCEF 2026) and why Zambia’s trade corridors are becoming one of the most important frontiers for investment, industrialisation and economic growth.

If you’re interested in:

✔️ Business and investment opportunities
✔️ Trade and infrastructure development
✔️ The future of Zambia’s economy
✔️ How SMEs and entrepreneurs can plug into corridor-based growth

Then make sure you tune in.

This is more than a discussion—it’s a look into where the next wave of opportunity is coming from.

📺 Catch it live on Diamond TV Zambia
🕗 08:10 AM tomorrow, 10th April 2026

Registration for The Corridor Economy Forum (TCEF) 2026 is still OPEN — but closing soon.

📍 Ciêla Resort & Spa, Lusaka
📅 7–8 May 2026

This is where real deals happen — not just conversations.

If you’re serious about:
✔ Industrialisation & value addition
✔ Trade & export growth
✔ Access to capital & investors
✔ Positioning within the Lobito, Nacala & TAZARA corridors

You need to be in the room.

TCEF 2026 brings together decision-makers only — policymakers, investors, banks, corporates, and industry leaders shaping Zambia’s corridor economy.

⚠️ Limited seats. High-level. In-person.

👉 Register NOW and secure your place with full payment.

Don’t miss the room where opportunities move fast.

📩 [email protected]

📞 +260 96 1371020

🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟

Join us tomorrow, Wednesday 25th March at 19:00 CAT, for an exclusive TCEF Fireside Chat:

Theme: “Financing the Last Mile: Digital Banking, Rural SMEs, and the Future of Corridor-Led Industrialisation”

Host: Memory Nalumbwe
Guest: David Rice – Co-Founder & CEO, mBenki, Inc.

Discover how innovative finance solutions are empowering SMEs and transforming corridor economies across Africa. This is your chance to gain actionable insights and engage with thought leaders shaping the future of trade and industrialisation.

📌 Join here: https://meet.google.com/vdw-ibmt-dwb

Don’t miss it – the conversation starts at 19:00 sharp! 💡✨

It will be an interesting conversation. Don't miss it!

🚆 LIVE FIRESIDE CHAT: Reimagining Zambia’s Logistics Future

What role will railways and trade corridors play in unlocking Zambia’s next wave of economic growth?

Join us for a powerful live conversation with:

Mr. Cuthbert Malindi
Managing Director, Zambia Railways Limited

Hosted by Ms. Memory Nalumbwe, Managing Director of Chapes Investments and Lead of the Corridor Economy Forum (TCEF 2026).

🗓 Wednesday, 11 March
⏰ 19:00 CAT
📍 Live on Google Meet

Theme:
Railways, Corridors and Opportunity: Reimagining Zambia’s Logistics Future

This interactive fireside chat will explore:
• The future of Zambia Railways
• Trade and logistics corridors in Southern Africa
• Investment opportunities in rail infrastructure
• How SMEs can participate in the corridor economy

If you care about trade, infrastructure, logistics, industrialisation, and regional integration, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

🔗 Join the conversation live:
https://meet.google.com/sxb-nvqf-icr

Come ready to learn, engage and ask questions.


Hakainde Hichilema Jito Kayumba Hon Frank Museba Tayali - Ndola Central Constituency MP