ZAMBIA EDUCATIONAL PUBLISHING HOUSE (ZEPH)
The Company
Zambia Educational Publishing House (ZEPH), formerly Kenneth Kaunda Foundation ( KKF), was
first established as a private company in 1966 . It became a statutory Corporation in April 1971 by Act No. 11
of 1971, CAP 237 of the Laws of the Republic of Zambia.
In 1986, its two statutory subsidiary companies of KKF, National Educational Company of Zambia (NECZAM) and
National Educational Distribution Company of Zambia ( NEDCOZ) were merged under KKF.
In 1992, the name of the company was changed to Zambia Educational Publishing House. In 1994 the structure of
the company was streamlined to poise it for the new economic environment.
This organisation is a statutory board but it will be converted into a limited liability company before
commencement of privatisation.
Ownership
Wholly owned by the Government of the Republic of Zambia.
Operations
The company is involved in the publishing, printing and distributing books throughout the country. Mostly the
publications and printing have been of educational materials. In the recent past, the company has entered more into
the non-educational market to take up opportunities in the market and supplement its core business.
The company obtained a US $ 1 million loan from the Development Bank of Zambia to finance the purchase and installation
of new printing equipment. The loan is secured on the plant and machinery purchased and a mortgage on Stand No 5173-5175
Lusaka, as well as a charge on all existing plant and machinery.
Approved mode of privatisation
The Government had earlier approved the privatisation of the company.
Privatisation timetable/process
A Cabinet Memorandum is under circulation from Ministry of Education. ZPA is awaiting instructions on privatisation
decision by Government.
Contact Details
The Chief Executive,
Zambia Privatisation Agency
Telephone numbers 260-1223859, 227735, 222858,
220177, 227823, 227791, 227846 & 227851
Fax 260-1-225270, 225390
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