ZACCI-EMC 2023 GALA DINNER
On December 8, 2023, Lusaka became a beacon of glamour and distinction as the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI) in partnership with the End Malaria Council (EMC), hosted its prestigious annual gala dinner and award ceremony at the Southern Sun Hotel.
Themed “Harnessing Private Sector Participation in the Fight Against Malaria,” President Hakainde Hichilema, represented by Hon. Sylvia Masebo, Minister of Health, was the guest of honor at this exemplary event.
During his address, Mr. Anthony Kabaghe, President of the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, expressed sincere appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Zambia for its steadfast support of the private sector. Additionally, Mr. Kabaghe reiterated the private sector’s dedication to collaborating with crucial stakeholders such as the End Malaria Council, with the goal of supplying resources, innovations, and capacities in the battle against the formidable foe, Malaria.
Simultaneously, Dr. Godwin Beene, Chairman of the End Malaria Council (EMC), conveyed gratitude to the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry for effectively bringing together a diverse assembly of private sector participants in Zambia. He also acknowledged the private sector’s contributions to supporting the End Malaria Council.
During the same gathering, Hon. Sylvia Masebo, Minister of Health, representing President Hakainde Hichilema, commended ZACCI and EMC for their unwavering commitment and dedication evident in the gala dinner, driving initiatives aimed at addressing critical issues such as malaria. The minister further emphasized the significance of the ZACCI Sustainability Awards as a model for incorporating sustainable business practices into corporate operations.
The following are distinguished recipients of the 2023 ZACCI SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS:
Sustainable Workforce Award
1st Prize – British American Tobacco Zambia
2nd Prize – Maamba Collieries Limited
Resilient Industry Innovation Leader Award
1st Prize – Chilanga Cement PLC
2nd Prize – Infratel Zambia
Pioneer in Advancing Women Participation and Inclusion Award
1st Prize – JTI Leaf Zambia
2nd Prize – Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia
2023 Best Performing Local Chamber Award
1st Prize – Ndola Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2nd Prize – Lusaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Outstanding Environmental Performance Award
1st Prize – Copperbelt Energy Corporation PLC
2nd Prize – Chilanga Cement PLC
Presidential Award 2023
Petauke Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Corporate Malaria Champion Award 2023
Bankers Association of Zambia Zambia Sugar PLC
First Quantum Minerals Limited
Engineering Institute of Zambia
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