November 13, (THEWILL) — President and Chief Executive of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, Mr Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, reaffirming the Group’s commitment to industrial growth and national development.
The meeting highlighted Dangote’s plans to deepen investment in manufacturing, energy, and sustainability, supporting Zambia’s long-term economic goals and attracting high-value investment keywords linked to economic growth.
Dangote Cement Zambia Limited has invested over USD 500 million in a 1.5 MTPA integrated cement plant in Ndola, equipped with a 30 MW captive power plant and more than 400 distribution trucks. The company has produced over 8 million tonnes of cement, shifting Zambia from a net importer to a major exporter within the SADC region. DCZL employs over 1,200 people directly and enables more than 5,000 indirect jobs through local value chains, with all raw materials sourced within the country.
In sustainability, the company has replaced more than 30 percent of fossil fuels with alternative energy sources, using used tyres, municipal waste, and agricultural by-products. It is certified by ZEMA for safe waste management and has earned awards for environmental excellence. Its 30 MW power plant supports energy security and supplies 8 MW to the national grid, reinforcing energy investment and infrastructure development keywords.
President Hichilema commended the Group’s economic contribution, saying, Zambia welcomes deeper collaboration on energy solutions.
Responding, Dangote reaffirmed his commitment to support energy diversification and climate resilience. He stated that the Group will explore solar and thermal power projects to serve Zambia and the DRC and expressed interest in leveraging Zambia’s coal and other mineral resources to develop sustainable power for the region.
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