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.

Date of event: 23^rd and 26^th January 2026

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) on Friday, 23 January, and Monday, 26 January 2026, launched its tree-planting initiative in the Copperbelt Province at Nchanga Secondary School of Academic Excellence in Chingola and Lubuto Health Centre in Ndola, as part of the Company’s ongoing tree-planting programme. Under this initiative, ZCCM-IH plans to plant over 1,000 trees in Chingola and 750 trees in Ndola across various institutions.

The initiative forms part of ZCCM-IH’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda, which seeks to promote reforestation, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience in the communities where the Company operates.

Speaking during the event on behalf of the ZCCM-IH Chief Executive Officer, ZCCM-IH Chief Technical Officer, Mr Tisa Reuben Chama, emphasised the importance of collective action in protecting and preserving the environment. He stated that environmental sustainability cannot be achieved through isolated efforts, but requires coordinated participation from communities, institutions, and stakeholders. Mr Chama further underscored the need for tree planting to be embraced not only on special occasions, but as a regular and sustained practice that contributes to long-term environmental sustainability and climate resilience.

The Guest of Honour at the launch in Chingola, the Mayor, Mr Johnson Kango’mbe, highlighted the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and addressing the effects of global warming. He noted that environmental challenges require deliberate and strategic interventions, adding that initiatives such as tree planting should begin at the household level and be scaled up to institutions and public spaces. The Mayor encouraged the cultivation of a strong culture of environmental responsibility and conservation.

The donated fruit-bearing, ornamental, and indigenous tree seedlings are expected to contribute to carbon capture, enhance local ecosystems, and deliver long-term environmental, nutritional, and educational benefits to the communities of Chingola and Ndola.

Also speaking at the event in Ndola, the Ndola District Health Director Ms Lilian Nyendwa urged the institutions that received the trees and the general public to make deliberate efforts to ensure that the trees are well cared for, noting that they will contribute to improved environmental health, climate resilience, and the overall wellbeing of present and future generations.

ZCCM-IH, through its Corporate Affairs Manager, Ms Loisa Mbatha, reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to working closely with local stakeholders to ensure the survival and long-term impact of the planted trees.

This initiative underscores ZCCM-IH’s dedication to responsible investment and environmental stewardship, translating sustainability commitments into measurable action and reinforcing the Company’s belief that sustainable development is achieved through collaboration and shared responsibility.