Our Services

We champion sustainable industrialisation and drive the country’s economic transformation by consuming, producing and distributing data that empowers private and public sector decision makers with critical insights for informed business strategies.

Additionally, we provide a dynamic platform for businesses to connect, exchange ideas and foster growth through knowledge sharing, collaboration and the development of collective solutions to shared challenges.

Policy Advocacy & Representation

A structured, evidence-based voice for business at every level of government.

Policy Advocacy & Lobbying:

Structured, evidence-based engagement with Government Ministries, regulators and local authorities on the cost of doing business, taxation, trade and regulatory compliance.

Board & Institutional Representation:

Formal seats on national, regional and statutory boards and working groups, so member concerns are raised at senior decision-making levels.

Legal & Regulatory Support:

Guidance on statutory instruments and compliance trends, with systemic regulatory issues escalated through formal policy channels.

Regional & Continental Engagement:

Representation on platforms linked to SADC, AfCFTA, COMESA and other multilateral trade and integration initiatives.

Policy Advocacy & Lobbying:

Structured, evidence-based engagement with Government Ministries, regulators and local authorities on the cost of doing business, taxation, trade and regulatory compliance.

Legal & Regulatory Support:

Guidance on statutory instruments and compliance trends, with systemic regulatory issues escalated through formal policy channels.

Board & Institutional Representation:

Formal seats on national, regional and statutory boards and working groups, so member concerns are raised at senior decision-making levels.

Regional & Continental Engagement:

Representation on platforms linked to SADC, AfCFTA, COMESA and other multilateral trade and integration initiatives.

Research & Trade Support

Timely intelligence and practical support to help members compete.

Economic & Industrial Research

Regular manufacturing surveys, economic outlooks and policy papers that inform member decisions and CZI's advocacy.

Market Intelligence

Newsletters, policy briefs and post-engagement reports that help members anticipate change and respond strategically.

Trade & Regulatory Affairs

Support with export and import requirements, customs processes, tariffs and access to regional and international markets.

SME & Export Readiness

Targeted capacity building to help smaller businesses become compliant, competitive and export-ready.

Networking, Capacity Building & Visibility

Platforms that connect members, build skills and raise their profile.

Business Forums & Dialogue Platforms:

Post-budget dialogues, sector roundtables and the Annual Congress, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and experts.

Networking & Stakeholder Engagement:

Direct access to decision-makers, peer companies, financiers and partners through events, committees and sector associations.

Training & Capacity Building:

Workshops and masterclasses covering compliance, taxation, sustainability, ESG and industrial competitiveness.

Visibility & Promotion:

Exhibitions, publications and speaking opportunities that help members profile their business across the wider industry ecosystem.