2025 FINANCIAL LITERACY WEEK KICKS OFF IN MAZABUKA DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN PROVINCE.

The 2025 Financial Literacy Week kicked off in Mazabuka District of Southern Province on March 17, 2025, under the theme "Think Before You Follow, Safeguard Your Money." This marks the first time the event has been held outside Lusaka in 13 years.

Hosted at Mazabuka Girls Secondary School, the event brought together financial sector leaders, government officials, traditional authorities, and students from five surrounding districts. 

Southern Province Permanent Secretary Dr. Namani Monze officially launched the celebrations, flagging off a march past that set the tone for the week's activities.

The Bank of Zambia was represented by Ms. Freda Tamba, Director of Financial Conduct Supervision. Other key financial regulatory bodies were present through their top leadership, including Mrs. Namakau Mundia-Ntini, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Pensions and Insurance Authority, and Mr. Phillip Chitalu, CEO of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The event showcased strong community involvement with participation from Chief Hanjalika, Mazabuka District Commissioner Mr. Oliver Mulomba, and representatives from various financial institutions. Students from Pemba, Chikankata, Namwala, Monze, and Mazabuka districts actively participated in the event.

The Public Service Pension Fund (PSPF) is using the event to showcase retirement benefits paid by the Fund and digital services such as the Mobile App and USSD which have brought pension services closer to members.