Princess Kasune prioritizing gender -inclusive capital markets

By Derrick Sinjela and Hellen Bwalya

Minister of Justice (MoJ) Princess Kasune has reaffirmed the MoJs commitment to working closely with all stakeholders to strengthen legal frameworks that protect women’s rights, promote equal opportunity, and ensure that justice is accessible to all.

In a Friday, 6th March, 2026, Media Statement, Kasune emphasized that the true measure of an institution’s success is not its size or profits, but its inclusivity and the extent to which it meaningfully contributes to communities and the environment.
Minister Kasune stressed that achieving gender equality requires collective action from government, regulators, private sector leaders, and civil society, noting that no single institution can achieve this goal alone.
Ms.Kasune underscored that gender-inclusive capital markets are not only fairer but also stronger when women participate as investors, entrepreneurs, directors, and advisors to deepen markets, drive innovation, and foster growth and prosperity.
Kasune highlighted the financial sector as a critical balancing force, noting that capital markets are powerful engines of economic opportunity that must serve everyone, not just a privileged few.
Ms. Kasune urged regulators, issuers, brokers, and investors to act with urgency in lowering barriers for women-led enterprises, harnessing digital platforms to expand access, develop gender-responsive financial products, and strengthen trust through transparency and good governance.
“The commemoration is a clear signal that Zambia’s capital markets must open wider, reach further, and empower more women and girls to lead, invest, and build the nation’s prosperity.
A society cannot call itself just if the scales are tilted against part of its population,” said Ms. Kasune.
Kasune highlighted the United Nations theme, “Balance the Scales,” as a call to confront barriers that continue to limit women’s access to credit, property ownership, business opportunities, and equal participation in capital markets.
” Balancing the scales requires more than words it demands dismantling these barriers, reforming laws where necessary, and holding institutions accountable for real outcomes.” Kasune stated.
Kasune delivered these remarks at the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality Women’s Day commemorative brunch, hosted by the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LUSE) and the CFA Society South Africa.

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