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BII commits $65 million to accelerate private sector growth in Zambia and Zimbabwe

BII commits $65 million to accelerate private sector growth in Zambia and Zimbabwe — the desk wire, 30 September 2026. British International Investment (BII), the UK government’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a $65 million financial commitment across Zambia and Zimbabwe. The funding marks the regional launch of BII’s new five-year strategy for frontier markets, signaling a deliberate shift in the UK’s approach from traditional donor aid to catalytic private sector investment. [...]

Updated 30 September 2026 · First published 30 September 2026

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