Job Advertisement: Chief Executive Officer.

ZCCM Investments Holdings PLC is an investment holdings company with diversified interests in mining, energy, and other sectors of the Zambian economy.  The Company’s majority shareholder is the Industrial Development Corporation Ltd (IDC), an investment company wholly owned by the Zambian Government and the rest of the shareholders include institutions and private shareholders spread across the world.

The mission of the Company is “to maximize shareholder value with due regard to the interests of all stakeholders”.  In order to achieve this mission, the Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons who are innovative, energetic, and performance-driven to fill the following position:

ICT DIRECTORATE

  1. Chief ICT Officer (x1)

The detailed Job Descriptions for the above positions are attached

Applications together with copies of certificates and detailed curriculum vitae should reach the undersigned not later than 10th May 2022.

A/Chief Executive Officer
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc
ZCCM IH Office Park
P O Box 30040
LUSAKA

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Refined copper exports soar

ZAMBIA’S exports of refined copper in the first quarter increased to 464,800 metric tonnes from 463,700 metric tonnes in the same period last year. Copper is the country’s major foreign exchange earner and is currently trading at US$9,759 a tonne on the London Metal Exchange (LME). Zambia Statistics Agency (ZamStats) interim statistician general Mulenga Musepa said export earnings from refined copper in March increased by 3.8 percent to K13.9 billion from K13.4 billion in February this year.

“The cumulative volume of refined copper exported for March was 230,500 metric tonnes while that of 2021 for the same period was 228,000 metric tonnes, representing a 1.1 percent increase,” Mr Musepa said on Wednesday during a media briefing. He said copper prices on LME market for the corresponding months increased by 3.4 percent to US$10,237.6 a tonne in March from US$9,941.4 a tonne in February. Mr Musepa also said Zambia’s major export products in March were from the intermediate goods category mainly comprising copper anodes and electro-refined copper cathodes (high purity) accounting for 90.9 percent. During the period under review, Mr Musepa said the major export destination was Switzerland, which accounted for 41.7 percent. The main export product to Switzerland was copper anodes for electrolytic refining accounting for 75.5 percent of total export earnings. Mr Musepa said China was

Read more: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/refined-copper-exports-soar/

ZCCM-IH Hosts Successful Shareholder Open Day

The ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc Shareholder Open Day took place on Wednesday 27th April 2022. Our Board Chairperson, Ms. Dolika Banda was the keynote speaker. This is the recorded session of the event.

The objective of the event was to provide strategic updates as well as interact with our shareholders.

The video can be accessed via the following link: https://youtu.be/JIK6hcaLw_I

Download the full Shareholder Open Day – Strategic Plan 2020-2026 and the Shareholder Open Day – Shareholder Queries documents below:

2022 Shareholder Open Day – Strategic Plan 2020-2026 Presentation
2022 Shareholder Open Day – Shareholder Questions and Answers

Kwacha to trade steady, copper price rises

THE Kwacha is anticipated to trade steady in the near term supported by improved supply from corporates converting for their month-end tax obligations while copper prices on the London Metal exchange (LME) rose to US$9,903 a tonne. On Monday, the local unit traded in a tight band as United States (US) dollar demand from corporate importers and other market players gradually built up outweighing foreign currency inflows. According to Absa Bank Zambia Plc market update, the local unit was quoted at K16.95 and K17.00 and traded at these levels for most of the morning. “By mid-day the local unit took a turn and was down five Ngwee at K17.00 and K17.05 on the bid and offer, respectively, where it closed off,” Absa Bank stated. Similarly, Zanaco Plc said the Kwacha is anticipated to be stable with

Read more: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/kwacha-to-trade-steady-copper-price-rises/

MINISTER INVITES INVESTORS TO MINING, AGRO SECTORS

MINISTER of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Elias Mubanga has called on delegates at the ongoing Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) to explore investment opportunities in Zambia’s mining and agriculture sectors.

The GEC, being held in Saudi Arabia, has brought together policy-makers, cooperating partners and entrepreneurs from over 200 countries.

During the meeting, government ministers responsible for advancing entrepreneurship in their respective countries interact with experts and learn how they can foster growth of enterprises.

The theme is ‘Reboot, rethink and regenerate’.

Speaking during a ministerial meeting, Mr Mubanga encouraged investors to visit Zambia and sample the investments opportunities in the mining and agriculture sectors.

He urged investors to take advantage of opportunities in the agriculture sector by investing in

Read more: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/minister-invites-investors-to-mining-agro-sectors/

General Procurement Notice

ZCCM-IH 2022 Approved Procurement Plan

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc. has received financing from own sources toward the Budget for 2022 Financial Year for the categories mentioned here below. This publication is in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations of 2011 clause 26 (4). Further, a more detailed procurement plan to include the simplified bidding can be accessed on the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) website.

Read the full document here: 2022 ZCCM-IH Procurement Plan (PP) for Publication

NOTICE OF BEST EVALUATED BIDDER

Provision of Insurance Cover to ZCCM-IH (2022-2025)

The Service Providers named below have been evaluated as the best evaluated bidders for the procurement requirements detailed below. In accordance with the requirement of clause 121 of the Public Procurement Regulations, 2011, it is the intention of ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH), the procuring entity, to award the contracts to the bidders named after ten (10) working days from the display given below.

Procurement Reference     Number ZCCM-IH/009/2021
Procurement Description Provision of Insurance Services to ZCCM-IH (2022-25)
Method of Procurement Open National Bidding
Names and Addresses of Best Evaluated Bidders Lot 1 (Provision of Group Life Assurance) – Guardian Insurance Brokers Limited, Plot No. 10c of 284a, Omelo Mumba Road, Rhodes Park, P.O. Box 37722, Lusaka, Zambia

Lot 2 (Provision of Group Personal Accident Insurance) – Swan Insurance, Stand No: 35184, Insurance Park, Alick Nkhata Road, P.O Box 37041 – Lusaka, Zambia

Lot 3 (Provision of Non-Life Insurance) – Swan Insurance, Stand No: 35184, Insurance Park, Alick Nkhata Road, P.O Box 37041 – Lusaka, Zambia

Lot 4 (Provision of Travel Insurance) – Guardian Insurance Brokers Limited, Plot No. 10c of 284a, Omelo Mumba Road, Rhodes Park, P.O. Box 37722, Lusaka, Zambia

Proposed Contract Prices Lot 1 – ZMW1,005,423.00 with a duration of 3 years.
Lot 2 – ZMW159,850.50 with a duration of 3 years.
Lot 3 – ZMW 560,050.38 with a duration of 3 years.
Lot 4 – ZMW 756,060.00 with a duration of 3 years.
Date of Display 23rd March 2022
Date of Removal 6th April 2022

The display of this notice does not constitute an award of contract to the Bidders mentioned above.

Bid acceptance and contract placement shall be in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations. Bidders have the right to appeal, in accordance with the Public Procurement Regulations, 2011, within ten (10) working days from the date of publication of this notice.

Read the full document here: Notice of Best Evaluated Bidder – Provision of Insurance Services to ZCCM-IH (2022 – 2025)

Request for Expressions of Interest

Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Provision of Consultancy to Develop The Environmental, Social, and Governance Policies, Procedures, Strategy and Framework for ZCCM-IH Contract No.: ZCCM-IH/074/2022 

1.    BACKGROUND

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) has come increasingly to the forefront primarily through investors globally demanding increased attention on environmental, social and governance-related matters and data. Investors are starting to look beyond financial statements and now want to consider the ethics, competitive advantage and culture of a mining organization.

Locally, public policy and regulations are being strengthened by the Zambian Government geared towards combating climate change and drive sustainability.

In line with its strategic plan ZCCM-IH has committed to incorporating ESG factors in the Investment Appraisal process. In this regard, the Consultant shall also be required to transfer knowledge that shall culminate into hands -on capacity building for the 30-40 selected ZCCM-IH staff.

The Company thus intends to engage a consultant to develop and integrate an ESG strategy into Corporate Strategy and Business Planning Processes.

2.    GOALS/OBJECTIVES.

To develop and integrate ESG principles in ZCCM-IH business and investment strategy and financial reporting. Further, to ensure the selected ZCCM-IH staff team is equipped to overcome obstacles and are ready to assist ZCCM-IH coordinate variety strands of capacity building performances in the future.

3.    SCOPE OF WORK

  1. Review existing relevant Company policies and procedures.
  2. Undertake ESG materiality map of the company.
  3. Undertake an ESG risk assessment of the company.
  4. Develop the ESG Policy.
  5. Develop the ESG strategy/Plan.
  6. Develop ESG Investment Procedures.
  7. Develop company policies, procedures, and templates for identifying, managing, and monitoring environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are up to date.
  8. Develop and implement the ESG reporting framework and standards combining the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI), Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
  9. Produce the first Company ESG Report in line with the standards highlighted; and,

ZCCM-IH now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above services. Interested firms must provide information to demonstrate that they are qualified to perform the services (brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions etc.).

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours between 08:00 – 13:00 hours and between 14:00 – 17:00 hours local time from Monday to Friday.

A consultant will be selected using the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method. Interested consultants must submit one (01) original and three (03) hard copies of the Expression of Interest (EOI) to the address below no later than Wednesday, 6th April 2022.

Procurement Manager
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc
ZCCM-IH Office Park
Stand No. 16806, Alick Nkhata Road
Mass Media Complex Area
P.O. Box 30048
Lusaka.
Email: katongo.kabwe@zccmnew.wpenginepowered.com;

Read the full document here: Request for EOIs Consultancy to Develop The Environmental Social and Governance Policies Procedures Strategy and Framework For ZCCM-IH.

ZCCM-IH Donates to M’tendere Community Care Centre in Commemoration of International Women’s Day

ZCCM Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) in collaboration with Zambia Gold Company (ZGC) donated 8 foldable children’s wheelchairs, 1 walker, and assorted grocery items to the M’tendere Community Care Centre (CCC). The Centre caters to differently able children, offering community-based care to address therapeutical, mobility, and nutritional challenges.  

The M’tendere Community Care Centre (CCC) is run by the Special Hope Network (SHN), a faith-based organization in Zambia that works to combat various challenges faced by about 400 children who are differently-abled from four Community Care Centers. 

ZCCM-Investments Holdings (ZCCM-IH) undertakes a corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity to support a cause that benefits the disadvantaged in our communities, particularly women, children, and the youth, to commemorate International Women’s Day.  This year’s theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” allowed them to demonstrate their commitment to driving equality and support for the vulnerable in our communities.