Association of Microfinance Institutions in Zambia

Advancing Responsible Microfinance and Digital Credit

AMIZ connects microfinance institutions, digital-credit providers, regulators, banks, payment actors and development partners to build a more transparent, safe and inclusive financial ecosystem.

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What We Do

Building a responsible financial ecosystem

AMIZ drives three interconnected priorities to strengthen Zambia’s microfinance and digital credit landscape.

Responsible Credit

Promoting ethical lending, transparent disclosure and customer financial health across microfinance and digital credit.

Consumer Protection

Championing fair practices, complaint resolution, deduction consent standards and borrower rights.

Financial Inclusion

Expanding access to affordable, responsible financial services for underserved communities across Zambia.

Our Members

A growing responsible network

AMIZ brings together institutions committed to responsible lending across Zambia.

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Agora Microfinance Zambia

Entrepreneurs Financial Centre (EFC)

FINCA Zambia

Madison Finance Company Ltd

MicroLoan Foundation

VisionFund Zambia

ASA Microfinance Zambia

Goodfellow Finance Ltd

Biu Capital Zambia Ltd

The Team

Board leadership guiding AMIZ

The current Board positions and names are presented as supplied by the Association.

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President

Jack Chinyama

Vice President

James Chona

Treasurer

Chris Kizza

Committee Member

Susan Chibanga

Committee Member

Ivor Muluba

Committee Member

Chilombo Tembo

News & Updates

Latest from AMIZ

Association activities, regulatory developments and sector perspectives from Zambia’s microfinance community.

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Events ·

AMIZ Welcomes New Board at 2026 Handover Ceremony

The Board Handover Ceremony marked a leadership transition and reaffirmed AMIZ’s commitment to a stronger, sustainable and responsible microfinance sector.

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Regulatory Updates · Public notice

BoZ Calls for Stronger Controls on Public-Worker Lending

The Bank of Zambia has raised concern about elevated non-performing loans associated with public workers and reinforced responsible-lending requirements.

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Regulatory Updates · Report

What the April 2026 Financial Stability Report Means for AMIZ Members

The Bank of Zambia report provides important supervisory and risk signals for financial institutions, including the non-bank financial sector.

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