Dr. Denny H. Kalyalya serves as Governor of the Bank of Zambia, the country’s central bank. As the official opener of the Africa Impact Summit 2026, his participation marks the national significance of the event — the first time the Summit has been held in Zambia. His presence underscores the critical role of monetary policy and financial system leadership in enabling an enabling environment for impact investment, capital mobilisation, and the scaling of small and growing businesses across Zambia and the wider Southern African region.