Avencion

13/10/2026

Turning Digital Skills into Economic Opportunities for Zambia’s Youth 🇿🇲💻

As Zambia advances its digital transformation agenda, the conversation must go beyond connectivity to creating meaningful opportunities for people to participate in the digital economy and earn an income.

At Avencion, we are contributing to this ambition through the Going Beyond Project, implemented in partnership with Digital Opportunity Trust (DOT) and the Mastercard Foundation. Through this initiative, Avencion is contributing to the development of 3,000 young people towards the wider national ambition of reaching 18,375 youths across Zambia for the year 2026.

By equipping young people with digital business skills, practical experience, and opportunities to apply their knowledge, we are helping lay the foundation for youth employment, entrepreneurship, and participation in an increasingly digital economy.

As discussions led by the Presidential Delivery Unit Zambia (PDU) advance Zambia’s Digital Economy Roadmap 2031, we recognise the importance of connecting digital skills to real economic outcomes, including income generation, business growth, and access to opportunities, particularly for underserved communities.

Our focus is clear: digital skills should open doors to opportunity, and opportunity should translate into sustainable livelihoods.

09/10/2026

From Skills to Sustainable Enterprise

Over the past two days, Avencion, in partnership with Build It International (BII)'s Training into Work project, brought construction trainees together with inspiring entrepreneurs and industry mentors for practical learning and mentorship sessions.

We were delighted to learn from mentors representing Bright Space Cleaning Services, PV Beet Farms, and other businesses, who shared their entrepreneurial journeys, lessons learned, challenges and opportunities.

From turning technical skills into business opportunities to managing customers and growing sustainable enterprises, our trainees gained valuable insights to help shape their entrepreneurial journeys.

A big thank you to all our mentors for sharing their experiences and inspiring the next generation of young entrepreneurs

The takeaway? Your skills are the starting point. Your mindset and actions shape what comes next

06/10/2026

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Through Digital Solutions

We were pleased to host the MTN Zambia team across three of our sites for interactive sessions on financial literacy, digital tools, and MSME products and services.

Our entrepreuers explored practical solutions to help them connect with customers, strengthen their businesses and expand their market reach.

The sessions were highly engaging, with business owners actively asking questions, sharing experiences and exploring how digital solutions can support their entrepreneurial journeys.

A big thank you to MTN Zambia for connecting with our young entrepreneurs and supporting their journey towards business growth.

02/10/2026

Turning Construction Skills into Business Opportunities

This week, young construction trainees were gaining practical insights into what it takes to start, formalise, operate, and grow a construction business in Zambia.

This learning opportunity was made possible through Build It’s Training into Work (TiW) Program, in partnership with technical and industry engagement from Avencion and Daka & Associates.

As part of the entrepreneurship pathway, participants were engaging with a construction business owner/mentor to learn from real-world experience. The session was designed to complement technical construction training with practical business knowledge helping young people understand not only how to build, but also how to build a sustainable construction enterprise.

Cheers to creating opportunities for young people to connect skills, entrepreneurship, and pathways to work.

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23/09/2026

🌱 CALL FOR MENTORS | ACE PROGRAMME

Are you a business expert, entrepreneur, industry professional, or circular economy practitioner passionate about helping businesses grow sustainably?

Avencion is looking for experienced Mentors & Business Advisors to support enterprises in strengthening their businesses, embracing circular practices, and unlocking sustainable growth opportunities.

We’re seeking expertise in business strategy, finance, marketing, operations, innovation, circular economy, sustainability, investment readiness, and more.

🌍 Share your expertise. Shape businesses. Drive circularity.

📩 Apply to become an ACE Mentor
📅 Deadline: 9 October 2026

Avencion Circular Economy (ACE) Programme
Building businesses. Driving circularity. Creating sustainable opportunities. 🌱

22/09/2026

📢 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY | FINANCIAL ANALYST INTERN

Are you a fourth-year student or recent graduate looking to gain practical experience in finance and financial analysis?

Avencion is offering 3 internship positions in Lusaka, providing hands-on exposure to:

📊 Financial Analysis & Reporting
💰 Budgeting & Forecasting
📁 Project & Donor Finance
💻 Excel & Financial Data Analysis
📋 Accounting & Financial Operations

This is a learning and practical exposure opportunity where you’ll work alongside our existing Finance, Operations and Project teams and gain experience across different projects.

🎓 Who can apply?
Fourth-year students and recent graduates in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Banking & Finance, or related fields.

📌 Previous work experience is not required.

📅 Deadline: 5th October 2026

SCAN THE QR CODE TO THE POSITION

21/09/2026

🌱 Meet the SMEs powering Zambia’s Circular Economy!

We are excited to announce the latest SMEs selected for the Avencion Circular Economy Incubator & Accelerator Programme.

These innovative businesses have been selected to participate in a structured journey of incubation and acceleration, designed to strengthen their business models, build investment readiness, unlock market opportunities, and scale solutions that contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy.

♻️ From manufacturing and construction to energy, creative industries, and transport & logistics, these SMEs represent the innovation and entrepreneurial potential driving Zambia’s transition towards a greener economy.

Over the coming months, the selected SMEs will receive capacity building, technical assistance, mentorship, business development support, and investment readiness support as they move through the programme.

🚀 The journey to building stronger, greener and more competitive businesses begins now.

17/09/2026