Colgate-Palmolive, in Partnership with Shoprite, Launch your share of 800 000 Kwacha  Scholarship Campaign in Zambia

Colgate-Palmolive Zambia, in collaboration with retail giant Shoprite Supermarkets, has officially launched an ambitious nationwide scholarship campaign valued at over K800,000. The initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens on families while promoting both academic excellence and critical oral health awareness among school-going children across the country. Speaking during the official launch event in Lusaka, Colgate-Palmolive Zambia Senior Customer Development Team Lead Chaile Kapambwe explained the mechanics of the eight-week campaign. Consumers stand a chance to win education scholarships worth K15,000 each week, alongside valuable educational tools including laptops, tablets, and Shoprite shopping vouchers. To participate, shoppers need only purchase any two participating Colgate toothpaste products at any Shoprite store nationwide, scan the provided QR code, and submit their details via WhatsApp. Crucially, all scholarship funds are paid directly to the winning students' respective schools to secure their enrollment and educational continuity. Representing the Ministry of Education, Director for School Health and Nutrition Malalo Mulundika praised the private sector partnership, emphasizing that collaborative efforts are essential to expanding educational access for vulnerable children. The Ministry noted that such corporate social investments powerfully complement national development frameworks and ease pressure on households. Meanwhile, Shoprite Zambia General Manager Charles Bota highlighted that the campaign aligns closely with broader national objectives, supporting families and helping deserving students remain in school to achieve their aspirations. The campaign also builds upon Colgate's longstanding 'Bright Smiles, Bright Futures' (BSBF) initiative, which has historically focused on preventative oral health education for millions of children across Zambia's provinces. Stakeholders from the health and education sectors underscored that combinin