Zambia Bata Shoe Company PLC · BATA.LZ

Zambia Bata Shoe Company PLC is a footwear manufacturer and retailer serving the Zambian consumer market through local production, distribution and branded shoe sales. The company operates a manufacturing facility in Lusaka and is known locally for producing durable gumboots, including the Mukuba and Rain Master lines, while also offering a wider range of footwear for men, women, children, school use, casual wear, sports and work-related needs. Its business profile combines the strengths of the international Bata brand with a domestic manufacturing and retail footprint adapted to Zambian demand. Revenue is driven by household consumption, school-season demand, wholesale and retail distribution, product affordability, import competition and the cost of raw materials. The company's investment case is therefore tied to brand recognition, local production efficiency, inventory management, consumer purchasing power, formal retail access and the ability to maintain relevant footwear ranges across price points.