THE Zambia Industrial Commercial Bank (ZICB) says it has injected about K500,000 into Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) development in 2025. ZICB adds that between 2024 and 2025, it supported approximately 50 women-led SMEs. In an interview, Monday, ZICB Head of SME Banking Juanita Chileshe said while K500,000 covers direct programmes, the total value of SME-supporting interventions was higher. “ZICB has injected an estimated ZMW500,000 since January 2025 through direct SME development initiatives. This figure complements additional indirect investments, including: Co-financing arrangements under the EIB Global partnership, where ZICB is matching the €15 million facility for agribusiness growth; in-kind investments such as training venues, mentorship resources, facilitators, and technical expertise; sponsorships tied to SME-focused platforms, including conferences, business fairs, and...