ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) in collaboration with Tree Zambia Limited has launched its tree planting initiative. The initiative was launched on 14th March 2025 at the Levy Mwanawasa Medical University. The tree planting initiative is aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of climate change that has impacted countries across the world, including Zambia.
Speaking during the launch, ZCCM-IH Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ndoba J Vibetti said as a company with investments in mining and energy sectors, ZCCM-IH recognises its responsibility to contribute to the well-being of communities and the preservation of the environment. By the end of the project, ZCCM-IH will plant over 4000 ornamental and fruit trees at three health institutions in Lusaka and the Copperbelt Province. The trees will be planted at public health institutions to improve air quality, reduce urban heat, and support biodiversity. The fruit trees will offer nutritional benefits, contributing to food security and improved health outcomes.
Director of Forestry at the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment Mr Sitwala Wamunyima commended ZCCM-IH for Utilizing its resources to drive environmental sustainability. In a speech read on his behalf by Chief Forestry Officer, Dr Freddie Siangulube, Mr Wamunyima said the tree planting project will help in the restoration of trees the country is losing at a rate of 172,00 hectares per annum due to deforestation.
At the same event, Levy Mwanawasa Medical University’s Vice Chancellor Prof. Elwyn Chomba expressed her gratitude to ZCCM-IH and government for the initiative as it reflects commitment to a green future that the University upholds.
The tree planting initiative is a testament to ZCCM-IH’s commitment to Zambia’s green economy agenda and our shared vision for a sustainable future.