A Community-Driven ESG Milestone
On 18 February 2026, ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) launched a transformative tree-planting initiative at Chibwika Primary School in Chief Chibwika’s Chiefdom, Mwinilunga District, reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and community empowerment.
Implemented in partnership with Zambia Gold Company Limited, Kamushinshi Mineral Resources Ltd, and the Chibwika Chiefdom Development Trust (CCDT), the initiative will see over 1,000 fruit and indigenous trees planted across nine schools in the district.
The programme is designed to:
• Strengthen climate resilience
• Promote household and school-level food security
• Restore and protect local biodiversity
Planting More Than Trees — A Legacy of Sustainability
In remarks delivered on his behalf by Zambia Gold Company Acting CEO, Ms. Mwaka Mwalimulima, ZCCM-IH Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kakenenwa Muyangwa, emphasised that the initiative represents more than a planting exercise.
“We are not merely planting trees; we are planting a legacy of sustainability, environmental stewardship, and shared prosperity for the people of Mwinilunga.”
He underscored that the programme’s success will be measured not by the number of trees planted, but by their survival, growth, and long-term benefits to future generations.
A distinctive feature of the initiative is the “Pledge of Maintenance”, which will empower pupils to nurture and protect the trees. This approach fosters environmental responsibility among young learners while ensuring sustained community ownership of the project.
The Mwinilunga launch forms part of ZCCM-IH’s nationwide ESG programme, building on similar tree-planting drives previously undertaken in Lusaka, Rufunsa, Ndola, and Chingola.
Through this expanding initiative, the company continues to align its operations with sustainable development priorities, demonstrating how mining investment can deliver tangible environmental and social value.