Lobby & Advocacy 
CZI undertakes this function on behalf of members to ensure that both the central and local governments enact laws that are conducive for optimum business operations. 

Broad basic Economic advice 
Providing members with economic analysis on a monthly basis. Government and the Central Bank constantly consult the CZI on key economic issues. 

Information Dissemination 
CZI provides members with information that is important and general in nature to suit the membership needs. CZI also provides survey/research-based information. 

Key activities of the CZI 

· Maintain dialogue with Government to work towards achieving a more conducive business environment.
· Lobbying for the promotion of exports through export incentives.
· Organise workshops and seminars on topical issues.
· Advocacy work targeted at parliamentarians and other policy makers.
· Negotiating for the liberalisation of trade under SADC and other regional and multi lateral trade agreements.
· Coordinating a business linkage programme under which the CZI corporate members provide business opportunities to SMEs by subcontracting non-core activities.