20/01/2026
๐CLEAN MARKETS, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES-A SAFER MARKET STARTS WITH SMART WASTE MANAGEMENT.
EcoโAfrica was honored to stand alongside the ZambiaโUnited States Exchanges Alumni Association (ZUEA) โ Lusaka Chapter for the launch of the Chilenje Market Waste Bay HandโWash Facility and a powerful choleraโprevention campaign.
As the company responsible for managing this Waste Bay daily, we understand the direct link between waste handling, hygiene, and public health. The handover of the Personal Protective Equipment Kits and HandโWash Station is not just a donation, it is a practical investment in the safety of marketeers, waste workers, and the surrounding community.
๐Cholera prevention begins long before illness, it begins with clean hands, clean spaces, and clean systems.
This initiative strengthens the hygiene chain at one of Lusakaโs busiest markets and demonstrates how publicโprivate collaboration can deliver real, measurable impact.
This work directly supports Zambiaโs 8th National Development Plan (8NDP) by improving public health, strengthening wasteโmanagement infrastructure, and creating green jobs. It aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals especially SDG 3, 6, 11, 12, and 13 and advances Agenda 2063โs vision for a healthy, climateโresilient, and environmentally sustainable Africa.
We applaud the leadership of the ZUEA alumni and call for the next critical upgrade:
โก Threeโphase electricity for the Waste Bay to enable baling, reduce daily waste accumulation, and improve operational efficiency.
โป๏ธ At EcoโAfrica, we believe public health begins where waste is managed as a valuable resource and together, we are moving that line forward.