Kabwata Marketeers complete business management training

Kabwata councillor Longa Chiboboka says education should instil a sense of pride in women as more than 35 Kabwata marketeers completed a 10 day business and finance training organised by The Stella Project.

He was speaking on Tuesday when he officiated at the closing ceremony of the training at Kabwata community hall where he handed out certificates of attendance.

“The training has been a success and I am hopeful that what they have learned they will put in practice as they better manage their businesses. “

He said he was proud to be associated with The Stella Project.

“ I am glad that it has started in Kabwata. I am especially happy that they have gotten these certificates to show that they indeed they were trained and I am sure it is a sign of achievement even for them.”

One of the training participants, grocery shop owner Violet Gondwe said the training had helped her know how to manage her business better.

“Before this I was just in business for the sake of getting by but now I know the steps I need to make my business become big. I have learned how to account for the money that my business makes.” She said.

Another marketeer, Suwilanji Nachilongo said she felt privileged to attend the training.

“I am happy to have been chosen to learn with The Stella Project because this business knowledge I  have acquired not everyone has a chance get. This training will improve my business and I also want to share it with my friends who were not able to come because they missed out. “

The Stella Project co-founder and director Stella Sata says her expectations of the training were exceeded.

“ We were not sure if the marketers would follow through with the whole program. We enrolled 40 people and out of these 38 showed up and attended the training up-to the last day. The marketeers were very eager to learn and showed enthusiasm every day. We have gotten so much positive feedback we feel it was worth it to start in Kabwata.”

The training, which focussed on topics ranging from marketing, stock management to costing and financial planning, was partly funded by the United Stated Embassy in Zambia while PlanStore Zambia printed the training materials and Twaala restaurant provided break and lunch for the participants.