Building technology companies for Africa.

We expand access, strengthen African institutions, and create opportunity for young people through focused digital ventures.

Our companiesOur story

Zambia

Founded and operated locally

PACRA

Registered company

K80,000

EIZ grant awarded in 2026

1st place

Computer Science and AI, 2025

Our companies

One company. Four focused ventures.

Shared technology and operating experience help each venture stay focused on the people and institutions it serves.

Nzitsa Academy

Operating

Education

Practical learning shaped around local languages, skills, and communities.

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Nzitsa Pay

Platform

Digital payments

Payment infrastructure for modern businesses and the people they serve.

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Nzitsa AI Labs

Platform

Artificial intelligence

Applied AI products and infrastructure for African organisations and builders.

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Nzitsa Health

In development

Digital health

Focused software for practical healthcare challenges across the region.

More information coming soon

From a local need to a lasting company.

We build with focus, practical experience, and a long-term view.

Find meaningful problems

We begin with gaps in access, infrastructure, and everyday experience.

Build focused products

Small teams turn clear problems into practical digital platforms.

Create enduring companies

Promising products gain their own customers, teams, and direction.

Grow through partnership

We work with institutions, investors, and operators who share the mission.

Progress people can see.

Evidence of steady progress across institutional support, product innovation, and public engagement.

Joseph Sichula receiving a K80,000 grant cheque with Engineering Institution of Zambia leaders

Institutional backing · 2026

K80,000 awarded to advance local AI

The Engineering Institution of Zambia backed Nzitsa AI Labs and the Nzeru Initiative with a K80,000 grant.

Nzitsa Academy presenting at the 2025 JETS/TETS Challenge

National recognition · 2025

First place for practical innovation

Nzitsa Academy placed first in Computer Science and AI Innovations at the national JETS/TETS Challenge.

Joseph Sichula speaking about innovation at ZAMCOM Radio

Public conversation

A local voice on purposeful technology

Our founder joined ZAMCOM Radio to discuss young Zambian innovators and technology built around local needs.

Across our ventures

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Leadership grounded in the work.

A founding team committed to useful technology, responsible growth, and long-term African ownership.

Joseph Sichula

Founder & CEO

Joseph Sichula

Leads Nzitsa's strategy, product direction, and long-term company-building vision.

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James Lungu

Co-founder & COO

James Lungu

Shapes the technical and operating foundations behind Nzitsa's ventures.

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Let's build something useful for Africa.

We welcome institutions, investors, operators, and builders who share our long-term view.

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contact@nzitsaplatforms.com
Lusaka, Zambia