ZCCM-IH distributes K167.96 million in dividends and appoints new CFO

ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has distributed K167.96 million in dividends to its three major shareholders for the 2025 financial year. The recipients include the Industrial Development Corporation (K109.53 million), the Ministry of Finance and National Planning (K31.18 million), and the National Pension Scheme Authority (K27.26 million).

Board Chairperson Phesto Musonda noted that the company has maintained dividend payments for 11 consecutive years, returning approximately K2.4 billion to shareholders since 2015. Despite a lower payout for the 2025 period, the company reported a 40% increase in investment income from its mining and energy holdings. A new ten-year strategy focusing on portfolio expansion is expected to be unveiled in November 2026.

In a separate corporate announcement, ZCCM-IH appointed Joackim Bantubonse as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 14, 2026. Bantubonse brings expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and mining operations to the role.