In Zambia, Bata started its operation in 1937. Currently Zambia Bata Shoe Company Limited operates one manufacturing facility in Lusaka, where it produces Zambia’s favourite Gumboots the Mukuba and Rain Master. Internationally recognized brands under Bata other than Bata; include Bata Comfit, Marie Claire, Insolia, Red Label, Power, North Star, Bubblegummers, Sandak, Weinbrenner and B.first.