BII commits $65 million to accelerate private sector growth in Zambia and Zimbabwe

British International Investment (BII), the UK government’s development finance institution and impact investor, has announced a $65 million financial commitment across Zambia and Zimbabwe. The funding marks the regional launch of BII’s new five-year strategy for frontier markets, signaling a deliberate shift in the UK’s approach from traditional donor aid to catalytic private sector investment. Capital Allocation & Strategic Focus The $65 million commitment is structured across sovereign border