Zambia Cooperative federation

By Pumulo Kabalo

The new SI number 85 of Cooperatives will bring sanity in the Cooperatives movement

1. On the 31st of December 2022, the Minister of Small and Medium Enterprise Development signed a new Statutory Instrument number 85 that requires that Cooperatives fees for registration and annual returns submission must be adjusted upwards and be done at a fee respectively among other fees.

2. Unlike the way it used to be done where annual returns submission used to be submitted at camp officer level without a fee to the Treasury.

3. The new law requires that submission should be done online through the Smart Zambia portal at a prescribed fee of 100 kwacha and late submission is charged at a penalty.

4. The move will not only increase revenue to the treasure but will help in ensuring that Cooperatives at both level hold their Annual General Meeting as prescribed in the Cooperative Societies Act of 1998 for the progress Cooperative Movement in Zambia.

WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION 8TH MARCH 2023
INTRODUCTION

As the world cerebrates international women’s day on 8th March 2023 under the theme ………………………….. the Zambian Co-Operative Federation this year turns 50 years and to celebrate this milestone, a decision has been made that women in the cooperative movement should participate in this year’s international women’s day celebrations. Apart from the usual activities surrounding this day, the women in the movement plan to undertake a charitable activity on this day.
The Coopertive Movement has over 130,000 enterprises (primary co-operative societies) and 128 secondary institutions at district, provincial with an estimated 2,600,000 individual members with 60% estimated to be women undertaking small scale faming in rural Zambia or engaged in trading mostly in urban areas.

OBJECTIVE
The objective of our participation is:
- Showcase how cooperatives have empowered women socially and economically.
- Bring the visibility of the movement as an important vehicle to support women mass empowerment.
- Educate communities on what a Co-operative is and member roles and responsibilities.
- Promote the spirit of co-operation among communities.
- Launch women Co-operative programmes such as (access to finance, trainings, market linkages and others)
ORGANSITIONS STRUCTURES FOR COMMEMORATION

The Federation, Zambian Co-operative Federation Limited (ZCF) turns 50 years on 13th April 2023 and is spearheading and coordinating a national participation programme to commemorate this year’s International Women’s day on 8th March 2023. The women in the cooperative movement in Lusaka province will this year come together to commemorate this year’s women’s day by taking part in the march past and charitable activities on this day. Women in each district will also be required to organize themselves to participate in march passes and make donations to health facilities in their Districts.

WHY PARTNER WITH THE CO-OPERATIVE MOVEMENT TO COMMEMORATE THE DAY.
2023 is an exciting year for the Federation and the Zambia Co-operative Movement as we take stock of our rich past, get a better understanding of our present circumstances and plan for the future of Co-operatives in Zambia.

We welcome partnerships and stakeholders to help in any way possible to help the women in cooperative chieve their mission.

JOB OPPORTUNITY- TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS OFFICER
ZCF the Apex body of the Cooperative movement in Zambia invites applications from the position of Transport and Logistics Officer.
The candidate will be responsible for managing a fleet of trucks and coordination of all transportation activities of the Federation.

Reporting lines
The job holder shall report to the Director administration.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Managing budgets, organizing transportation schedules & routes, ensuring that vehicles are safe and meet legal requirements, and making sure that drivers are aware of their duties.
2. Sourcing for business and liaising with customers.
3. Allocating and recording resources and movements on a transport system.
4. Communicating effectively with clients and responding to their requirements.
5. Booking sub-contractors when required and ensuring they deliver within agreed term
Qualifications

a) Full Grade 12 School certificate.
b) Diploma in transport and logistics or equivalent.
c) Mechanical skills will be an added advantage.
d) Should have served in a similar position or equivalent with 3 years’ experience

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should apply, enclosing photocopies of both their academic and professional qualifications and a detailed CV before Friday 20th January 2023 to: email:[email protected] or

The Director Human Resource & Administration
Zambia Co-operative Federation
Plot 692, Chachacha Road,
P.O Box 33579
LUSAKA

N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

COOPERATIVE AWARENESS AND CAPACITY BUILDING KEY TO SUSTAINABLE AND ENTERPRISING COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES
A recent reports for the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises under the Registrar of Co-operative shows that the Registrar of Cooperatives has registered over 30, 000 Co-operative in the last three quarters of 2022 exceeding the estimated target of representing an increase of 36% as compared to the same period last year which has brought to 130,000 Total number of Co-operatives registered in Zambia with an average of 2,000,000 individual members.

The increase in registration can be attributed to the increase in the number of possible beneficiaries under programmes such as the enhanced agriculture support program as well as communities wanting to benefit from the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) or the Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) and other financing opportunities the Country has to offer.

This increase in registration and the available opportunities will require all stakeholders including Government to design intensive public awareness campaigns and capacity building programs on the importance of Cooperative Entrepreneurship that will stand the test of time by way of ensuring that members and their Cooperative’s capacities are built through training and information provision so as to run as organized businesses where roles and responsibilities are understood by Co-operative members, staff and key stakeholders in Co-operatives, the promotion programmes have capacity to achieve the Countries development agenda which is to see people and their enterprise achieve success and this can only be done by constantly building Co-operative understanding among citizens.

For Zambia to have a vibrant Co-operative Movement it needs to build strong partnerships around Cooperative stakeholders to conduct promotions, training and information dissemination programmes on what a Co-operative is and sharing case studies from local, regional and international successful stories and challenges.

When you are in towns like Mumbwa on the access road to rural areas, what will greet you mostly in the morning is traffic on those roads during this season. You might be thinking that people are going for a burial looking at the number of people you ll find on vehicles(mostly canters), But ofcourse what will make you realize that they are not are people sitting on top of the stocked bags.
They are enroute into town to search for an on spot cash market for the produce to meet their daily needs.
Per bag one is charged 20 Kwacha on average plus per individual that's about K 50. That's the transportation costs incurred but we have to look at food and other costs because the person will spend the whole day in town that day.
A Lesson can be drawn from ants that intends to build an anthill. Usually ants work together to meet the main objective/goals.
We need mindset change for our farmers so that the can see value for their hard earned produce and work together in the said example.
Cost can be reduced that could help them save and buy more of their essential needs and bargain for a better price thats if Cooperative members are willing to utilize Community Cooperative markets Enterprises for their benefits.

GOOD NEWS FROM TECHNOSERVE.
we are currently in the process of developing Industry Strategic Plans (ISPs) for three value chains namely Honey, Peanut Butter, and how Edible oils under TechnoServe’s Food Enterprises for a Developed Zambia (FED Zambia) program which is being sponsored by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA). In a bid to make the process as inclusive as possible, we shall be undertaking stakeholder engagements in Southern Province from Monday 27th June 2022 to Friday 1st July 2022. We are therefore asking the Zambia Cooperative Federation (ZCF) in Southern province for assistance in identifying cooperatives as well as SMEs who we can be engaged as part of this process.
IF YOU ARE COOPERATIVE or SMEs involved in the above value chain.
Get in touch with me before Wednesday this week so that we can visit that cooperative or SMEs
Canicious Sibuumbu
0977141310
0955063783

Around 1988 when the Co-operative enterprises were at their highest peak of development providing employment to over 50,000 permanent employees. The Zambian Co-operative movement gained recognition as being the best organized and successful cooperative movement in the region, becoming the third largest employer from the Civil Service and ZCCM who took the first and second position respectively in terms of employment creation.
It was during that time when the Co-operative Movement from Kenya came to learn from the movement in Zambia and now the movement contributes about 45% of the GDP in that Country.
With Industrious and Enterprising Cooperative Movement, Zambia can Create over 770,000 permanent Jobs with over 110,000 registered Cooperatives.

*Co-operative Day*
Cooperatives all around the world will celebrate the 100th International Day of Cooperatives ( ).
A decade on from the UN International Year of Cooperatives, which showcased the unique contribution of cooperatives to making the world a better place, this year’s slogan – *Cooperatives Build a Better World*– echoes the theme of the International Year.
At national level, the preparation Of the celebration are underway and will be held on 9th July, 2022 at Imboela stadium.

CO-OP GREETINGS
What you need to know about Cooperative Registration.
Did you know that you can apply for registration of a Cooperative from the Comfort of your home or office through the Zam-Services Government E-services Portal?
While all you need to have in soft copy are:-
1. The Cooperative By- Laws
2. Formation Minutes
3. Recommendation letter from the Cooperative and Entrepreneurship Inspector or District Cooperative and Entrepreneurship Officer under the Ministry of Small Scale and Medium Enterprise.
A K10 for a non-financial cooperative or K20 for a financial cooperative that can be paid direct from your mobile money account
http://zamportal.gov.zm

JOB OPPORTUNITY
ZCF the Apex body of the Cooperative movement in Zambia invites applications from energetic, self-motivated and career oriented persons to join the Federation as PROJECTS MANAGER. The Candidate should be well-versed in critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.
1. Reporting lines
The job holder shall report to the Director General

2. Duties and Responsibilities
The job holder will be accountable for identifying, initiating, planning, designing, executing, monitoring and controlling projects
The main duties and responsibilities of the role shall include:
(i) Developing project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans.
(ii) Infrastructure development.
(iii) Determining project responsibilities by identifying project stages and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements.
(iv) Confirming project/product performance by designing and conducting tests.
(v) Determining project schedules by studying project plans and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
(vi) Maintaining project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
(vii) Controlling project plans by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
(viii) Controlling project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
(ix) Preparing project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
(x) Maintaining a safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
3. Experience & Qualifications
(i) Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 credits including English and Mathematics
(ii) Bachelor of Science in Project Management. Mechanical Engineering will be an added advantage and having at least 3 years of experience,
(iii) Track record of managing projects successfully.
(iv) Business and IT experience is required.

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should apply, enclosing photocopies of both their academic and professional qualifications and a detailed CV to: email:[email protected]. The deadline for applications is15th June 2021.
The Director Human Resource & administration
Zambia cooperative Federation
Plot 692, Chachacha Road,
P.O Box 33579
LUSAKA
N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

JOB OPPORTUNITY
ZCF the Apex body of the Cooperative movement in Zambia invites applications from energetic, self-motivated and career oriented persons to join the Federation as a CORPORATE PLANNING AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER. The Candidate should be well-versed in critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.

1. Reporting lines
The job holder shall report to the Director General

2. Duties and Responsibilities
The job holder will be accountable for identifying viable businesses and projects, pitch goods or services to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role shall be but not limited to:
(i) Preparing strategic plans for the Federation and affiliates
(ii) Setting goals and objectives for departments and organization.
(iii) Develop business and marketing plans in coordination with Director Projects to achieve revenue goals.
(iv) Develop business proposals for new and existing customers.
(v) Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
(vi) Planning and preparing presentations.
(vii) Communicating new product developments to prospective clients
(viii) Finding new business opportunities and strategic business growth.
(ix) Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the company
3. Qualifications

a) Full Grade 12 School certificate
b) Degree in Business studies or equivalent qualification
c) Should be Computer literate
d) Should have served in a similar position or equivalent with 3 years’ experience
e) Able to work long hours and under pressure.

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should apply, enclosing photocopies of both their academic and professional qualifications and a detailed CV to: email:[email protected]. The deadline for applications is15th June 2021

The Director Human Resource & administration
Zambia cooperative Federation
Plot 692, Chachacha Road,
P.O Box 33579
LUSAKA

N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

I would like to announce to you that we as ZCF have developed an application.

Summary of features available on the ZCF app:
• Chat, audio and video call functionalities
• Bill Payments: Pay for Zesco, TV subscriptions and
Lusaka water etc
• Buy airtime for all available networks
• Invoicing and payment approvals
• Merchant payments
• E-voucher
• Powering payments (FISP, Social cash transfer, council
tax collections, insurance claims etc )
• QR code payments
• Inventory management
• On boarding of clients (digitalizing of sign up forms)
• Marketing platform for local products and stores
(Marketplace)
• Bus ticketing services for all local transporters
• Voice over IP

The ZCF app has an encrypted chat feature that is highly secure, allowing users to send text and voice messages, make voice and video calls just like whatsApp but purely a Zambian product. And with both the chat and digital mobile wallet integrated into one platform, users can send and request money on the chat.
You can download the App on Playstore.

Are you a woman aged 35 – 50 years who is a community-based leader of a primary cooperative or a grass- root Community Based Organization (CBOs)? We are looking for you to apply for the SEWA program.

Application form here 👉 http://bit.ly/34wi1vi

Deadline for submission of applications is 31st December, 2019.

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BREAKING NEWS: ZCF Cuts The Price Of Mealie Meal To K90!

This morning, the Zambia Co-operative Federation (ZCF) delivered mealie meal in Chawama at Patuka General Dealers going at an incredible price of K110 for Breakfast and K90 for Roller.

Currently, a 25kg is fetching as much as K150 in conversional supermarkets, a price government believes is inflated.

In 2017, ZCF started installing solar-powered hammermills under the Presidential Milling Initiative. President Lungu said Government would work with ZCF to help reduce the price of mealie-meal.

This delivery in Chawama is the first real practical example in recent times of this progressive initiative.

Tell us your area and how much mealie meal is fetching there!

JOB ADVERTISEMENT
POSITION: REGIONAL COORDINATOR
LOCATION: MFUMBWE – NORTH WESTERN PROVINCE

Duties

• To coordinate and supervise all the operations surrounding the Solar Milling plant
• Attend to all queries concerning the operations and use of the milling plant.
• Monitor and review standard procedures and recommend changes where necessary
• Provide management with weekly, monthly and quarterly performance reports.
• Manage and convey out operations at the service center.
Qualifications
• Full grade twelve (12) with at least 5 credits including English and Mathematics
• Professional Diploma in Sales and Marketing and any related qualification in business management.
• At least 1 -2 years of work experience.
• Valid driver’s license is a must have

All applications should be sent to

Email:[email protected]

Tippers & light trucks for hire.

JOB OPPORTUNITY
ZCF the Apex body of the Cooperative movemnt in Zambia invites applications from energetic, self-motivated and career oriented persons to join the Federation as a Business Development officer. The Candidate should be well-versed in critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.

1. Reporting lines
The job holder shall report to the Director of Projects

2. Duties and Responsibilities
The job holder will be accountable for identifying viable businesses and projects, pitch goods or services to new clients and maintain a good working relationship with new contacts.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role shall be but not limited to:
(i) Develop business and marketing plans in coordination with Director Projects to achieve revenue goals.
(ii) Develop business proposals for new and existing customers.
(iii) Following up new business opportunities and setting up meetings
(iv) Planning and preparing presentations
(v) Communicating new product developments to prospective clients
(vi) Finding new business opportunities and strategic business growth.
(vii) Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the company

3. Qualifications

a) Full Grade 12 School certificate
b) Graduate in Business studies or similar qualification
c) Should be Computer literate
d) Should have served in a similar position or equivalent with 3 years’ experience
e) Able to work long hours and under pressure

Interested candidates meeting the above qualifications should apply, enclosing photocopies of both their academic and professional qualifications and a detailed CV before Friday, 15 October 2018 to: email:[email protected] or

The Director Human Resource & administration
Zambia cooperative Federation
Plot 662, Chachacha Road,
P.O Box 33579
LUSAKA

N.B. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Solar Hammer-Mills Apr142018BusinessGovernment, with support of China, plans to buy hammermills to be managed by ZCF. ZCF manager for co-operative development Godfrey Munyoro said in an interview recently that so far, 732 slabs have been constructed with the remaining 35 sites having been verified. Mr Munyoro said of....

JOB ADVERT – SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR & FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

ZAMBIA COOPERATIVE FEDERATION LTD

Position

Senior Internal Auditor

Contacts internal and external of this Position

Departmental Managers and External Auditors



Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience required for this Role

At least 4 years post qualification experience in internal Auditing
Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy and/or a full professional qualification such as ACCA, ZICA or CIMA
Full member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)



Key Result Areas

Successfully evaluates the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of the systems of control within ZCF and the quality of ongoing operations.
Provides assurance that assets are safeguarded; financial and other information is timely and reliable; any anomalies and irregularities are identified and rectified.
Capable of designing Audit Manual for the Federation
Working conditions; Normal office environment; approximately 50% travel



FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
Job Title: Financial Accountant Reports To: Finance Manager
Department: Accounts Location: Head Office, Lusaka
Grade: MGT 4
Job Purpose: Preparation of financial statements of the federation on a timely basis which comply with existing Accounting standards and Law


Key Responsibilities
· Management of financial monthly reporting

· Analysis of reports to advise on cash flow, budgets and forecasts

· Provision of high-level financial, taxation and business development advice

· Making recommendations on process improvements and presenting those recommendations to senior stakeholders like Provincial Cooperative Unions

· Delivering the annual budget and quarterly budget forecast for the Federation

· Providing commentary on the financial figures of ZCF to senior managers and Directors

· Mentoring and guiding junior staff



Key Relationships
Direct Reports to this Position
Accountant


Contacts (internal and external) of this Position
Departmental managers and external Auditors


Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications and Experience required for this Role
At least 3 years post qualification experience in Accounting
Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy and/or a full professional qualification such as ACCA, ZICA, CIMA

Must be a member of ZICA


Competencies required for this Role
Understanding of accounting and financial management issues
Technically strong and analytical
Has an independent and objective state of mind
Respects the confidentiality of Federation’s information provided
Well-developed IT skills
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to build cohesive teams and to achieve goals through teamwork


Key Result Areas

Timely preparation of quarterly Management Accounts and yearend Financial Statements

Interested candidates should submit a resume (CV) and an application letter to:

Zambia Cooperative Federation Ltd

Co-operative House

Cha Cha Cha Road

Plot No. 692

P.O Box 33579

Lusaka, Zambia

Email: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: 12th April, 2017

JOB ADVERT - COMMERCIAL MANGER

Zambia Co-operative Federation the Apex organization of the Co-operative Movement in Zambia is looking for a self motivated and resourceful person who will co-ordinate all the commercial activities of the Federation.

Job Title: Commercial manager

Reporting to: Director General

Location: Lusaka

Qualifications: Degree in any commercial field with experience in Marketing, sales and procurement.
Must be a member of a recognized professional body.

Experience: At least two (2) years work experience

Key responsibilities: Clearly define product costs, product quality and ensure timely delivery of products to customers. Handle daily business activities and recognize business opportunities. Liaise and negotiate with clients or business associates Implements sales and marketing campaigns and meet the set sales distribution targets. Organize and lead the Federation 's sales activities; Ensure that the Federation's products meet the required standards. Maintain good cash and payment systems (banking and theft prevention) Day to day management and control of the sales and marketing team

Interested and suitably qualified applicants aged between 35 and 50 should submit a cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitea and relevant qualifications to the address below: Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Director Human Resources and Administration
Zambia Co-operative Federation
P.O Box 33579
Lusaka
or
Email: [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: 31 AUGUST 2016

PROFIT + is the flagship project under U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Feed the Future (FTF) Strategy for Zambia and is USAID’s largest agricultural program in Zambia. PROFIT+ uses a value chain approach to increase the competitiveness of selected agricultural products, enhance access to finance, and stimulate innovation and private sector investment. Targeted value chains are soya beans, groundnuts, sunflower, maize, tomatoes and onions. ACDI/VOCA is the implementing partner for the PROFIT+ project.

PROFIT+ focuses on the market opportunities that exist in each chain, targeting value chain actors and other stakeholders with capacity to improve market intelligence so that awareness of the product specifications demanded in the market is created, and ensure availability of products meeting those specifications. Market linkage models that link specific actors in transactions, using mechanisms like forward contracting, embedded services and value chain financing that allow industry stakeholders to transact more efficiently and profitably, promote the competitive qualities of key Zambian agricultural products.

The Zambia Cooperative Federation (ZCF) is the apex body, and therefore a secretariat for the Cooperative movement in Zambia whose focus is that of promoting Co-operative participation in the whole Agriculture value chain from production of raw materials (inputs), storage, primary and secondary processing, marketing, wholesaling and retailing.

ACDI/VOCA is a private, non-profit organization that promotes broad-based economic growth, higher living standards and vibrant communities in low-income countries and emerging democracies by providing sustainable solutions to the most pressing and intractable development problems using integrated approaches from our five practice areas: Agribusiness, Community Development, Enterprise Development, Financial Services, and Food Security.

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We are advertising for the following position:
CO-OPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER.
Reporting to the Director General
Location: Lusaka
Qualification: Degree or Advanced Diploma in Enterprise or Business Development related course from a recognized Institution.
Send to The Director Human Resource and Administration
Zambia Co-operative Federation
P.o.Box 33579
Lusaka.
Or Email:[email protected]

We Advertising for the following Positions for our Northern Region Head Quarters-

Projects Officer- Must be holder of Diploma in Milling Tech
Business Development Manager - must have a minimum of a Diploma or Degree in any business related Course.
All Applicant must be between the ages of 25 to 40 years old.
all Applications must be submitted to the Human Resource Director both via Email and Post...
Email:[email protected]
P.O.Box 3357, Lusaka, Zambia.
Before the 03rd June 2016.

Director General-James Chirwa

The man and the brains behind the massive project

The Solar Hammer-Mills in Solwezi