Zambia sits at the geographic and strategic centre of Southern Africa — bordering eight countries including Tanzania to the north, already a ZUMA market. Lusaka is a rapidly modernising capital with a growing tech ecosystem, reliable mobile connectivity, and strong mobile money penetration.

How ZUMA Solves This Country’s Specific Challenges

Ride Hailing: Lusaka has no dominant, trusted ride-hailing service with consistent driver supply. ZUMA launches with standard, premium, and boda ride types, integrating with the local motorcycle taxi culture.

Pharmaceutical Access: Zambia's public health system is underfunded and pharmaceutical supply chains are fragmented — stockouts are common. ZUMA Health connects Lusaka patients with licensed pharmacies for same-day medicine delivery.

Agricultural Commerce: Zambia's economy is agriculture-heavy, but smallholder farmers sell through middlemen taking 40-60% margins. ZUMA's marketplace lets farmers list produce directly, with buyers paying via ZUMA Wallet.

Where ZUMA Operates

Launch: Q3 2026 · Currency: ZMW · Payments: Airtel Money, MTN Mobile Money.