Transforming Food Safety and Management Efficiency
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"The support we received from Prospero really changed the way we do things (business) - the kind of support that does not just provide business capital but helps you to know how to manage it. We have grown both in terms of professionalism and operational efficiency, and by 2025 Okavango Foods is poised to become a household name in the food processing sector."
About Okavango Foods Limited
Okavango Foods Limited is a Zambian food processing business, a key player in Zambia's food value chain supplying major chain stores, hotels, lodges, and households.
The Challenge
To scale the business, Okavango needed to meet the required standards of food safety and improve management efficiency to compete effectively in the market.
Prospero's Intervention
Prospero partnered with Okavango Foods through a comprehensive support mechanism that provided a grant amounting to £5,153.50 and technical assistance to help the company meet food safety standards and improve operational efficiency.
Grant Amount: £5,153.50 Sector: Food & Agriculture
Impact & Results
The partnership with Prospero has yielded remarkable results:
+ Grown from 10 casual employees to 43 full-time and 30 casual employees
+ Directly supporting 3 women entrepreneurs in Lusaka's Bauleni compound
+ Purchasing tonnes of fresh vegetables weekly from local suppliers
+ Indirectly supporting 35 other suppliers through an aggregator at Soweto market
+ Enhanced food safety standards and operational efficiency
Your donation directly supports small and medium enterprises across Zambia, creating jobs,
strengthening communities, and building sustainable economic growth.
500+
SMEs Supported
2,000+
Jobs Created
50+
Communities Reached
ZMW 50M+
Funding Deployed
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Agric Hub
Empowering farmers with drought-resistant crops, sustainable practices, and market access
to ensure food security.
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Mining Hub
Strengthening suppliers through capacity building and innovative working capital solutions for competitive success in mining value chains.
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Energy Hub
Bringing clean, renewable energy solutions to businesses and communities, powering
economic growth.
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Sustainability Hub
Building a circular economy through sustainable practices, environmental protection, and green jobs.
Discover the transformative work Prospero does across Zambia
Our Mission
Prospero is dedicated to serving and saving SMEs across Zambia. We provide not just funding, but comprehensive support through mentorship, financial literacy training, and access to markets. Our approach creates lasting impact by building sustainable businesses that create jobs and strengthen communities.
Zambia's agricultural sector is vital to its economy and food security. We empower farmers with training, technology, and access to finance, enabling them to adopt drought-resistant crops, improve irrigation techniques, and increase yields. This strengthens food security, boosts incomes, and builds a more resilient agricultural sector.
Real Impact: Farmers we've supported have increased their yields by up to 40% and gained access to new markets, transforming their livelihoods.
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The Mining Hub
Focus: Supplier Development, Capacity Building, Working Capital Solutions, Mining Value Chain Integration
Prospero partners with stakeholders in the mining procurement landscape to explore unique opportunities and challenges that require suppliers to adapt and thrive in a competitive environment. Through our comprehensive Supplier Development Programme, we strengthen SME capabilities using two key interventions: capacity building through the Nyamuka-SDP Curriculum, and access to innovative working capital solutions via the Nyamuka Dynamic Working Capital Facility.
Real Impact: Suppliers in our programme have increased their contract fulfillment rates by over 60% and expanded their operations to serve multiple mining companies, creating hundreds of jobs in local communities.
Key Opportunities & Goals:
Opportunities: Increased local sourcing leads to stronger community ties and better economic growth
Challenges: Regulatory compliance requires thorough understanding of local laws and procedures
Goal: Equip suppliers for success through comprehensive training and resources
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The Energy Hub
Focus: Access to Clean Energy, Renewable Solutions, Powering Economic Growth
Lack of reliable energy hinders economic growth across Zambia. We support innovative renewable energy projects that provide clean, affordable power to businesses and communities. This stimulates economic activity, creates jobs, and improves quality of life while combating load-shedding challenges.
Real Impact: Businesses crippled by load-shedding have found sustainable solutions through solar energy, maintaining operations and protecting jobs.
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The Sustainability Hub
Focus: Sustainable Practices, Circular Economy, ESG Integration, Environmental Protection, Green Jobs
Climate change presents an urgent challenge as Zambia works to meet its Nationally Determined Contributions under the Paris Agreement. We support businesses by helping them integrate robust ESG principles into their strategies and operations, adopt environmentally sustainable approaches, and promote inclusive business practices with a strong focus on women and youth inclusion.
Real Impact: Businesses in our sustainability programme have reduced their carbon footprint by an average of 35% while creating over 200 green jobs and implementing circular economy practices that save costs and protect the environment.
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Every donation, no matter the size, helps us save SMEs, create jobs, and build a stronger Zambia.
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