e-Indaba Initiative

Improving Digital Policy from the Grassroots

A collaborative platform bringing together regulators, public sector institutions, and private sector leaders to shape the future of eCommerce policy in Zambia and beyond.

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e-Indaba Conversations

Conversations That Matter

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The E-commerce Indaba (e-Indaba) initiative was conceived in 2021 in partnership with The SMART Zambia Institute. The e-Indaba provides a platform for different stakeholders to come together and have conversations aimed at shaping policies around eCommerce.

“Improving Digital Policy from the Grassroots”

Participants include representatives from regulatory bodies, the public sector, and private sector institutions – all united by a common goal: to build a secure, inclusive, and forward-thinking digital economy.


Policy & Regulation

Shaping forward-thinking policies to foster an ethical and inclusive AI-powered digital ecosystem for all stakeholders.

Public & Private Dialogue

Bridging the gap between government regulators and private sector innovators to accelerate digital transformation.

Multi-Stakeholder Engagement

Bringing together innovators, policymakers, financial institutions, and academia to build secure, trustworthy digital frameworks.


Q1 2026 e-Indaba

Date: March 20, 2026
Venue: ZANACO Innovation Hub

Q2 2026 e-Indaba

Date: June 12, 2026
Venue: TBA

Q3 2026 e-Indaba

Date: August 11, 2026
Venue: ZANACO Innovation Hub

Q4 2026 e-Indaba

Date: December 15, 2026
Venue: ZANACO Innovation Hub

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Join the next e-Indaba and help shape the digital policy framework that will drive Zambia’s transformation.

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