Kwenda, Malawi’s award winning (Malawi’s Best Innovation & Tech Solution - 2025) and pioneering E-ticketing and Travel technology startup is expanding to Zambia 🇿🇲 as its second market after launching in Malawi 🇲🇼 in 2024. As an early stage startup company eyeing the rest of Africa coverage, we are thrilled to share news of our Zambia expansion - biggest milestone yet. Just over a year into our journey, this marks our first step into regional operations.

This expansion is an exciting moment for Kwenda, reflecting our mission to make event and travel access seamless, secure, and accessible across borders. 🎟️

A Major Leap for Kwenda

Since launching, Kwenda has transformed how people experience events and football in Malawi with numerous record breaking achievements. Now, we’re proud to extend that innovation and expertise to Zambia. Entering a new market is more than growth; it’s a chance to bring our technology and solutions to new audiences and elevate their event and travel experiences.

A Message From Our CEO and Founder, Lumbani Gondwe

“As a little over a year into our journey, expanding into Zambia is a proud and exciting moment for Kwenda. Our mission has always been to make event and travel ticketing simple, secure, and accessible for fans, travelers and organizers alike. This move reflects the trust in our technology and our vision to serve audiences across Africa. We look forward to bringing memorable experiences to more people in new markets and announcing exciting Zambia partnerships soon.”

Why This Matters: The Power of E-Ticketing

E-ticketing is changing the way events are experienced, offering benefits for both fans, travelers and organizers:

• Convenience — Buy tickets anytime, anywhere

• Security — Say goodbye to counterfeit tickets and cash-related risks.

• Speed — Faster entry means smoother event experiences.

• Transparency — Organizers gain real-time insights into ticket sales and attendance.

• Accessibility — Multiple purchase channels, including USSD (No Internet Needed), Web and via WhatsApp.

A New Chapter for Kwenda

Expanding into Zambia marks the start of a bold new chapter. Kwenda is committed to providing reliable, scalable solutions for sports, events, and entertainment, and this milestone reflects the company’s vision to transform experiences across Africa.

Kwenda’s wings are spreading. Zambia, we’re here, and we’re ready to make every event and travel unforgettable.

Watch out for our upcoming partnership announcements — exciting times ahead. Zambia Tafika Cheee! 🇿🇲

For media inquiries, please contact: Edith Chihera, Head of Marketing and Communications | echihera@kwenda.co

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Kwenda Spreads Its Wings: Expands to Zambia 🇿🇲🚀