ZCCM-IH Appoints Kakenenwa Muyangwa as CEO to Lead New Strategic Phase
ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc (ZCCM-IH) has announced a major leadership transition with the appointment of Mr. Kakenenwa Muyangwa as Chief Executive Officer, effective 6 June 2025.
This follows his retirement as Non-Executive Director and Board Chairperson, effective 5 June 2025.
The announcement, made in line with Section 3.59 of the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE) Listing Rules, reflects the company’s commitment to leadership continuity and strategic transformation.
Mr. Muyangwa is a seasoned business executive with more than 35 years of experience in business strategy, corporate recovery, mining investment, and financial management.
His appointment marks a pivotal moment in ZCCM-IH’s evolution as it seeks to strengthen its role in Zambia’s mining and investment landscape.
He previously served as Board Chairperson since 2023 and represented ZCCM-IH on the boards of Mopani Copper Mines, CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines, and Kariba Minerals.
His distinguished career includes senior roles at the African Development Bank, Barclays Bank Zambia, and Konkola Copper Mines.
Mr. Muyangwa holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering from Imperial College London and is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
The ZCCM-IH Board expressed full confidence in his leadership, noting that his diverse expertise and proven track record position him well to drive the company’s long-term strategic goals.
The Board also extended its appreciation to Mr. Tisa Chama for his dedicated service as Acting CEO, and announced that Vice Chairperson Mr. Mubita Akapelwa will assume the role of Interim Board Chairperson.
