Dot Com Zambia Receives Approval to List on the LuSE Alternative Market

A Historic Milestone in Zambia’s Digital Transformation Journey

Dot Com Zambia PLC is pleased to announce that it has secured regulatory approval to proceed with its Initial Public Offer (IPO) and list on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) Alternative Market (Alt-M).

This listing will make Dot Com Zambia PLC the first wholly Zambian-owned technology company to go public, the first issuer on the Alt-M, and the first IPO on LuSE since 2020 – marking a landmark achievement for the company and a defining moment for the country’s digital economy.

For more than 15 years, Dot Com Zambia PLC has played a central role in advancing Zambia’s digital infrastructure. The company’s technology solutions enable the integration of government systems, transport and logistics networks, payments platforms, and enterprise data environments. Today’s approval represents the natural progression of a company built on innovation, resilience, and long-term vision.

“This approval represents more than a corporate achievement; it symbolizes the emergence of Zambia’s technology sector as a driver of economic modernization, innovation, and investment opportunity. We are proud to lead this historic moment for Zambian technology.”

— Dot Com Zambia PLC Leadership Team

Public Invitation to Participate in the IPO

With regulatory approvals now in place, Dot Com Zambia PLC formally invites individual and institutional investors, including cooperatives, village banking groups, investment clubs, and Zambians living abroad, to take part in this landmark share offering, which gives the public a chance to own part of a homegrown technology company that builds important digital systems for business, government services, and national development.

About the IPO Prospectus

The Dot Com Zambia PLC IPO Prospectus provides full and comprehensive disclosures to enable informed investment decisions. Key sections include:

• Business Model & Strategy: An overview of Dot Com Zambia’s integrated technology infrastructure and long-term value creation plan.
• Financial Performance: Historical results, operational performance, and capital requirements.
• Growth & Regional Expansion Strategy: Priorities for scaling platforms, strengthening infrastructure, and expanding into new markets.
• Offer Structure: Share pricing, minimum application amounts, allotment methodology, and key offer terms.
• Governance & Risk Factors: Corporate governance practices, regulatory compliance, and key risks relevant to the business.
• Application Procedures & Timelines: Clear guidance on how the public can apply for shares.

Members of the public are strongly encouraged to read the Prospectus carefully prior to making any investment decision.