ANNOUNCEMENT OF PASSING It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that the Handloom and Textile Technologies Association of Zambia (HATTAZ) announces the passing of one of our esteemed Master Trainers in Weaving. She was not only a highly skilled artisan but also a dedicated teacher, mentor, and pillar of our association. Through her tireless commitment to skills transfer, she directly impacted over 2,000 farmers, empowering them with weaving skills, designs, and practical business knowledge that transformed lives and livelihoods. Her contribution went beyond training. She played a critical role in the foundation and registration of HATTAZ, as it is the very skills she and others imparted that form the core business and identity of the association today. We have lost a teacher, a colleague, and a friend. Her legacy will live on through the many hands she trained, the families uplifted, and the thriving weaving enterprises she inspired. On behalf of the HATTAZ Board, Management, members, and partners, we extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Turning trainings into Trade! Msanzala Cooperative (Kasenga village) and Kasongo VSLA (Kasongo village) in Lusangazi district and Mkususu Cooperative and Chivushe youth cooperative of Mambwe district have successful begun regular harvesting of Oyster mushroom after participating in a 5 days mushroom training late last month. The women and youth are now supplying fresh produce to customers in their communities. Thanks to the WEE CVC project, We Effect Southern Africa Embassy of Sweden, Addis Ababa for helping build local value chains . #weecvc #womenempowement #mushroomenterprise #valueaddition #LocalIsLaka Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprise Development Cotton Board of ZambiaMinistry of Community Development and Social Services, ZambiaMinistry of Agriculture, ZambiaInternational Trade CentreESACOCotton Association of Zambia CAZa
Celebrated 14 days of dedication, creativity and growth! These women, men and youth have mastered the art of advanced weaving and are weaving brighter futures for themselves and their communities. Congratulations !🎉 #SkillsForLife #EmpoweredGraduates #handloomandtextile International Trade CentreEmbassy of Sweden, Addis AbabaWe Effect Southern AfricaESACOCotton Board of ZambiaAfrican Institute of Corporate CitizenshipGeorge MwanzaMinistry of Small and Medium Enterprise DevelopmentMinistry of Community Development and Social Services, ZambiaMinistry of Agriculture, ZambiaSME
The Regional Handloom and Textiles Training held from 19th October to 2nd November,2025 provided a unique platform for 32 women, men and youth to enhance their weaving skills and knowledge in handloom advanced techniques. Handloom experts from Burkina Faso and Tanzania respectively trained weavers and carpenters from Zimbabwe, Malawi and host Zambia. The training focused on promoting sustainable, local and high quality textile production and fostering innovations within the cotton industry. With the support of International Trade Centre, We Effect Southern Africa and ESACO through the Embassy of Sweden, Addis Ababa and the Women Economic Employment in Cotton Value Chain (WEE CVC) project, the training reinforced the important of sustainable practices and cotton value addition and also strengthened collaborations in the sector. #handloomandtextile #advancedweaving #weecvc #womeneconomicempowerment #valueaddition Cotton Board of ZambiaAfrican Institute of Corporate Citizenship George MwanzaMinistry of Small and Medium Enterprise DevelopmentMinistry of Community Development and Social Services, ZambiaMinistry of Agriculture, ZambiaSME
Empowering women and youth through sustainable agriculture As part of the Women Economic Empowerment Project through We Effect Southern Africa Embassy of Sweden, Addis Ababa, women and youth from Kasenga and Kasongo villages in Lusangazi district representing 9 study circles participated in a two-day agroforestry training, where they learned innovative practices to boost environmental conservation and economic growth. With a target of planting 4,500 Faidherbia albida (Musangu) seedlings across 45 hectares, this initiative is fostering both ecological resilience and women’s leadership in agriculture. #agroforestry #womeninagriculture #SustainableDevelopment #WomenEmpowerment #lusangazidistrict Cotton Association of Zambia Ministry of Agriculture, Zambia Ministry of Community Development and Social Services,Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock HQ Lusaka
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