Sustainability
Investing in our communities
We invest in education, health, sport and recreation, environmental stewardship, infrastructure development and young people – all causes and projects that make a difference to the people of Zambia. We recognise and support the passion and drive of our employees to be valued participants in their communities, providing volunteering opportunities.
Education is a key focus, as we believe that improving education opportunities for an individual is a catalyst for a better life for themselves and their families, communities and society. It is also vital to the future of our industry as the young people we support today are potential employees of tomorrow. We support different types of schools – from community to public schools – through the construction of school infrastructure and provision of learning and teaching materials. In higher education, CEC provides funding to promote innovation, creativity and practical learning in the fields of science and engineering. We work closely with tertiary institutions to equip learners with the knowledge and skills required in modern engineering, and to help prepare them for industry.
Community News
CEC employees take up Happy Nswana’s university sponsorship
During the handover ceremony of the classrooms CEC built at Wukwashi Wa Nzambi, in June 2019, Happy appealed to well-wishers for sponsorship to pursue his tertiary education having successfully completed his Grade 12. In response, the Managing Director, Mr Owen Silavwe made a commitment that Happy would be sponsored by
CEC – Of washing hands and drying river sources
The World Environment Day 2020, though observed in the shadow of the devastating COVID-19 global pandemic, retains its unquestionable importance as it serves to remind humanity of our individual and collective obligation to show care and support for mother earth and nature. Water, for instance, is a life-saving resource during
Greening the Copperbelt: CEC plants trees to beat deforestation
The Copperbelt Province, despite being one of the smallest provinces in Zambia, is faced with enormous deforestation and forest degradation challenges attributable to it being one of the most densely populated provinces. This sad state of the natural environment has caught CEC’s eye and, consistent with its values, the Company
CEC delivers K1.7 million COVID-19 testing boost
CEC has delivered the 4,000 test kits and reagents valued at K1.7 million that the Company pledged to the government on 25 April 2020. The donation was presented to the Zambia National Public Health Institute Director-General, Prof. Victor Mukonka by the CEC Board Vice Chairman, Mr. Reynolds Bowa, in Lusaka
CEC, Esther Lungu Foundation aid communities’ access to quality health care
The COVID-19 pandemic has generally exposed glaring inadequacies in health care systems across the world. This development has once again highlighted the underlying importance of investing in health care infrastructure and human resource that is sufficiently equipped to provide adequate and quality health care services to the world’s population. It
Accelerate Renewable Energy Investment to alleviate power shortages
Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) Managing Director, Mr. Owen Silavwe, has identified acceleration of investments in renewables as a sure way for Zambia to attain the desired energy mix to enable it minimize its vulnerability to dependence on hydro energy. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Economic Summit in
