Kaizen Institute of Zambia Limited

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 53rd Issue of our newsletter. This issue highlights key updates, insights, and developments from our ongoing initiatives aimed at driving excellence and continuous improvement.

We sincerely appreciate your continued engagement and support, and we are confident that you will find the content both informative and inspiring.

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As we commemorate 61 Years of Peace and Unity, we reaffirm our commitment to building a resilient and prosperous nation through the spirit of Continuous Improvement in every sector. By fostering collaboration, enhancing quality, and driving purposeful productivity, we honor our legacy while designing a future rooted in innovation, accountability, and shared progress. Every Zambian plays a vital role in this journey, and through small, consistent improvements, we strengthen our systems, empower our people, and elevate our national impact—one step at a time.

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Strengthening Zambia’s Tourism Industry Through Kaizen: A Collaborative Effort by JICA, Ministry of Small Medium Enterprise Development, Ministry of Tourism, and KiZ.

THE SMES STORY - LUSAKA PROVINCE From timber yards to fashion studios, Lusaka’s small enterprises are rewriting Zambia’s economic story. Fueled by KAIZEN and backed by the Ministry of SMEs a...

KiZ Hosts International Christian University for educational Tour

A delegation of students from International Christian University in Japan recently visited the Kaizen Institute of Zambia Limited (KiZ) as part of an educational study tour. The visit aimed to enhance their understanding of kaizen methodologies and explore how these principles are being implemented to improve productivity across sectors in Zambia.

We are pleased to announce the release of the 52nd issue of our newsletter. We appreciate your continued support and believe you'll find valuable information within this issue.
The newsletter can be downloaded here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KSfda45lqopLt23uuiq5eydTIQuq-557/view?usp=drive_link

That look you give when you realise your competitor just embraced Kaizen... and you're still stuck in 1998.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE KAIZEN SEMINAR FOR LUSAKA BASED MICRO AND SMALL ENTERPRISES AND COOPERATIVES
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED), in partnership with Kaizen Institute of Zambia Limited and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will hold a transformative Kaizen seminar. The seminar aims to equip participants with essential Kaizen tools and methodologies to identify and address operational challenges effectively. The training will focus on fostering a culture of continuous improvement among the participating SMEs by introducing practical Kaizen techniques.
The seminar is open to eligible Lusaka based micro, small and medium sized enterprises and cooperatives in the following sectors.
• Agro processing;
• Textiles;
• light manufacturing i.e metal fabrication ;
• Leather and leather goods;
• wood and wood processing; and
• Tourism related business.
Eligibility
• Growth oriented enterprises with a demonstrated commitment to improve and/or expand
• Registered Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
• The Enterprise should have operations based in Lusaka.
• Post revenue business with minimum two years traction.
• Women and Youth owned enterprises/cooperatives are encouraged to apply.
Application
Applications can only be made by owners/shareholders and top management of the business. The application period will run from 16th to 20th June 2025. Applicants are requested to complete the application in full and submit the requested documents. Application for participation is K100.00 PER PERSON. The participation fee should be deposited in the Kaizen Institute of Zambia Bank account whose details will be shared to the shortlisted participants by 20th June, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to report any person requesting for application fees to the Zambia Police other than Kaizen Institute of Zambia after shortlisting.
Applications must be submitted to the Ministry by filling in a prescribed application form available at:

www.kiz.org.zm

Kaizen Institute of Zambia Concludes First Introductory Kaizen Consultant Training for 2025.

The Kaizen Institute of Zambia (KiZ) today successfully concluded its first cohort of Introductory-Level Kaizen Consultant Training, aimed at building foundational knowledge in continuous improvement practices. The hybrid training program was attended by 14 participants—8 in person and 6 virtual — from various sectors. The course introduced core Kaizen principles, including the PDCA cycle, 5S methodology, and basic problem-solving tools, equipping participants with essential skills to drive productivity and process improvements in their institutions. The Kaizen Institute of Zambia (KiZ) is committed to contributing to Zambia’s socio-economic transformation by supporting the implementation of the 8th National Development Plan (8NDP). Through its training of consultants in continuous improvement practices, KiZ aims to strengthen national capacity for operational excellence, directly aligning with the 8NDP’s key pillars of economic transformation, job creation, and human and social development.

We are pleased to announce the release of the 51st issue of our newsletter. We appreciate your continued support and believe you'll find valuable information within this issue.
The newsletter can be downloaded here: https://www.kiz.org.zm?download=1671&tmstv=1744902029