Publication date: 14 Aug 2025
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has handed over dividend cheques to the
Ministry of Finance and National Planning, the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA),
and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) for the 2024 financial year.
The payouts were as follows:
Ministry of finance and National Planning – K91 million
“This dividend cheque is a testament to the Government’s commitment to advancing
sustainable economic development in Zambia,” said Minister of Finance, Hon. Situmbeko
Musokotwane.
Industrial Development Corporation – K319 million
“These earnings strengthen our capacity to drive national industrialisation,” noted IDC Group
CEO, Cornwell Muleya.
National Pension Scheme Authority – K79 million
“Our investment in ZCCM-IH continues to deliver value for our members,” said NAPSA
Finance Manager, Mr. Lekani Banda.
An additional K40 million was paid to minority shareholders holding a 7.4% stake in ZCCM-
IH. The total dividend payout follows a K40 billion profit recorded at company level for the
2024 financial year.
ZCCM-IH Board Chairperson, Mr. Phesto Musonda, attributed the company’s ability to
consistently declare dividends to its sustained resilience and profitability over the years.
Mines and Minerals Development Minister, Hon. Paul Kabuswe, underscored the mining
sector’s pivotal role in driving the economy, as demonstrated by the dividend payouts.
The 2024 dividend marks ZCCM-IH’s tenth consecutive year of rewarding shareholders,
bringing the total dividends paid since 2015 to K2.2 billion.