Empowering African Traders Through Knowledge
HermTrade is Zambia's dedicated stock market education platform — built to give every African the tools, confidence, and knowledge to participate in financial markets.
19+
Professional Trading Courses
150K+
Enrolled Students
50+
Quizzes to Test Your Knowledge
100K+
Supported Traders
Building Africa's next generation of confident stock traders
Our Mission
To make professional stock trading education accessible, affordable, and practical for every Zambian and African investor — regardless of their background or starting capital. We believe that financial literacy is a right, not a privilege.
Our Vision
To be the leading stock market education platform in Africa — the first place any aspiring trader turns to when they want to learn how to invest wisely and trade with discipline and confidence.
- 100% focused on stock market education
- Zambian regulatory context considered in all content
- Structured learning from beginner to advanced
- Practical skills you can apply immediately
What Sets Us Apart
We are not just another online course platform. HermTrade was built specifically for African stock traders, with content and context designed for our markets.
Focused on Stocks Only
We cut through the noise. HermTrade is 100% dedicated to stock market education — no forex, no crypto, no distractions. Just proven stock trading knowledge that works.
Zambian Market Perspective
Our courses are designed with the Zambian investor in mind, referencing the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) and global markets accessible to African traders.
Structured Learning Paths
Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced trader, our Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced paths guide you systematically from fundamentals to mastery.
Practical, Real-World Skills
Every lesson is grounded in real market scenarios. We teach you to read charts, manage risk, and execute trades — skills you can apply from day one.
Meet Our Instructors
Our team of experienced traders and educators brings decades of combined real-market expertise directly to your screen.
Chanda Mwamba
Founder & Lead Instructor
Former equity analyst with 12 years of experience on African capital markets. Chanda has trained over 5,000 traders across Zambia and Southern Africa.
Naledi Phiri
Senior Market Strategist
Portfolio manager specialising in JSE and LuSE-listed equities. Naledi brings institutional-grade analysis to our advanced trading modules.
Bwalya Tembo
Technical Analysis Expert
Certified technical analyst with expertise in price action and quantitative strategies. Bwalya has authored three of our most popular courses.
Mutale Banda
Risk Management Specialist
Former risk officer at a major Zambian commercial bank. Mutale's expertise in capital preservation shapes our entire risk management curriculum.
Our Journey
From a small Lusaka startup to Africa's growing stock trading education platform.
2019
HermTrade founded in Lusaka, Zambia with a vision to democratise stock market education in Africa.
2020
Launched our first 5 online courses, reaching 2,000 students in the first year despite pandemic challenges.
2021
Expanded to serve students across 8 African countries. Introduced the structured Beginner-to-Advanced learning path.
2022
Crossed 50,000 enrolled students. Introduced live trading webinars and mentorship programmes.
2023
Launched the HermTrade mobile platform, enabling learning on-the-go across sub-Saharan Africa.
2024
Surpassed 150,000 students. Recognised as Zambia's leading stock market education platform.
Ready to Start Your Trading Journey?
Join over 150,000 students who have taken the first step toward financial independence through structured stock market education.