Mzenga and 1xStartup Go Live: How Zambians Can Turn an Idea into a Business

# What's happening On October 2 at 15:00, Mzenga Emmanuel Mwale will join a live session hosted by 1xStartup (a 1xBet initiative) to discuss what it takes to turn a promising idea into a business in Zambia. The conversation will be streamed simultaneously across nine Facebook pages so people across Zambia can watch, ask questions, and get practical advice.

# Who Mzenga is and why he's on the live Mzenga is an entrepreneur, producer, and founder of M Beats Limited. He has built a recognisable name in Zambia's music and entertainment sector while working on business projects behind the scenes. The live will draw on his experience, focusing on the decisions and mistakes that are often hidden behind visible success.

# What 1xStartup offers 1xStartup (From Idea to Business) targets Zambians aged 18–35 who want to develop business or social projects. The initiative provides practical business resources, conversations with practitioners, and access to tools covering planning, finance, marketing, technology, visibility, and growth. A central offering is the 1xStartup Project Contest, which gives applicants a chance to win cash support for implementation.

# Contest details and timeline

• Applications open: October 6, 2026
• Application deadline: November 15, 2026
• Who can apply: Zambia residents aged 18–35
• Prizes: Three winners, each receiving $2,000

The contest aims to select ideas with clear purpose and realistic implementation potential, then provide cash support so winners can take the next practical step.

# Why you should watch the live on October 2 The live will connect the broader goals of 1xStartup to concrete entrepreneurial choices. Viewers will hear Mzenga describe real business challenges and the practical steps he used. The session is also an opportunity to learn what resources 1xStartup provides and how to prepare a project submission for the contest.

# Where to watch The live will stream simultaneously on these Facebook pages:

• facebook.com/Diggers.News
• facebook.com/Zambianprotector
• facebook.com/Mwebantu
• facebook.com/southernclassicmedia
• facebook.com/ZambiaReports
• facebook.com/zambianlandscape
• facebook.com/zambianbulletin
• facebook.com/Kalemba.news
• facebook.com/officialfashionpolicezambia

# How to use this opportunity If you're 18–35 and have a business or social project idea, use the live to:

• Ask about concrete early-stage steps (planning, minimum viable product, local regulations).
• Learn how to frame a submission that shows clear purpose and implementable steps.
• Note any resources or contacts 1xStartup mentions you can access after the live.

Bring specific questions about timelines, budgets, and practical obstacles. The contest opens four days after the live, so use the session to clarify requirements before you prepare your application.

# Bottom line