Cross Border Traders Association (CBTA) - Zambia
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Quick info guide
Incentives for cross border traders
- Trade facilitation: a mechanism used to ensure the smooth flow of imports and exports;
- Free cross border trading information on various products/businesses through Trade Information Desk Officer
- Eligibility of duty-free goods, originating from within the region
- Use of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR)
- Cross Border Permit
- Participation in national and international value/supply chains
- Participation in women focused programs
Facilities at border posts which women in business can utilize
Two Zambian border posts have facilities (namely, toilets and shower rooms) which women in business can utilize. These two (2) border posts are:
- Mukambo Border Post; and
- Kasumbalesa Border Post
Cross border trade in Zambia
COMESA developed the Simplified Trade Regime (STR), which was launched in 2010 in recognition of the importance of cross border trade in the region. The STR aims to formalize informal cross border trade (ICBT) by putting in place mechanisms tailored to the trading requirements of small-scale traders based around border areas.
Cross Border Traders Association (CBTA)
The Cross Border Traders Association (CBTA) is a membership-based organization with about 37,000 members. This association was formed in Zambia in 1999 through the initiative of cross border traders who needed a uniform voice to advocate the removal of trade barriers and promoting a Traders’ Charter. Under the COMESA umbrella, national CBTA Chapters have been formed in other countries such as Malawi, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Congo, Burundi and Kenya.
CBTA has since built working relationships with the Zambian government to implement the Simplified Trade Regime using the Trade Information Desks to complement trade facilitation mechanisms based on bilateral agreements. CBTA offers advice to women and youth entrepreneurs through referral mechanisms to the respective service providers such as Zambia Compulsory Standard Agency (ZCSA) and Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS). This is to ensure that their products meet export quality and standards.
Services for the benefit of women in business
1. National CBTA Gender Committee provides project support for women and youth in business at branch level (e.g. advice on how to run a business).
2. Women cooperatives connect women through networking to encourage practices like saving for their businesses to expand their working capital.
3. Financial literacy is offered to women and youth entrepreneurs in collaboration with some commercial banks and micro-finance institutions.
BRANCHES
The Cross Border Traders Association (CBTA) has 19 branches namely:
| Contact Persons | Branch | Phone # | |
1 | Banda Christopher | Mokambo | 0954015588 | |
2 | Mulenga Kapika | Chirundu | 0977463364 | |
3 | Angela Tembo | Luangwa | 0977812441 | luangwacbta@gmail.com, temboangii@gmail.com |
4 | Raphael Chingeleshi | Kasumbalesa | 0979411252 | |
5 | Aaron Daka | Kazungula | 0977143474 | |
6 | Jonas Chansa | Livingstone | 0969148161 | |
7 | Michael Kanyanya | Nakonde | 0977279865 | |
8 | Agaton Zulu | Chipata | 0978986863 | |
9 | Winston Kambenza | Mansa |
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10 | Esnely kayungwa | Kariba | 0977753278 | |
11 | Rodgers Kapika | Lusaka A | 0977660389 | |
12 | Evans Kasanga | Lusaka B | 0974266665 | |
13 | Maggie Chulu | Kabwe |
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14 | Ireen Phiri | Kitwe | 0964638762 | |
15 | Henry Malichi | Solwezi | 0966567626 | |
16 | Ngosa Mfula | Kipushi | 0960248333 | |
17 | Stella Nakaundi | Mpulungu | 0977462215 |
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18 | Kenneth Kaputula | Mpongwe | 0961135185 | |
19 | Maureen Nkhuwa | Luanshya | 0977922397 |
EXISTING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CROSS BORDER TRADERS
1. Market linkages for both export and import;
2. Agro-processing and packaging (in readiness for export);
3. Product development;
4. Improving productive capacities; and
5. Initiation of trade facilities such as cold rooms, warehouse and amenities.
EVENTS ORGANIZED BY THE CBTA
1. Participation during International Women’s Day
2. Business training workshops covering topics like book keeping, record keeping, business registration, Tax Personal Identification Number (TPIN) and importance of CBTA membership
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Chairman General
Mr. Goodson Mbewe
Cross Border Traders Association
Ben Bella Road, Lusaka
COMESA Secretariat
2nd Floor, the Banking Hall, Room 3
Mobile: +260 967 744507
+260 977 744507
Email: cbtanec@gmail.com
chikumbeonly@gmail.com
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Chirundu (Zambia/Zimbabwe)
Trade Information Officer
Mr. Rabson Tembo
Chirundu Border Post
Chirundu, Zambia
Mobile: +260 973843489
Email: rabbtembo@yahoo.com
Mwami (Zambia/Malawi)
Trade Information Officer
Ms. Elizabeth Mwanza
Mwami Border Post
Mwami/Chipata, Zambia
Mobile: +260 976 663076
Email: elizabethmwanza2013@gmail.com