First Lady Esther Lungu says Konkola Copper Mines’ corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programmes on the Copperbelt province is commendable.
Mrs Lungu said KCM was a household name for Copperbelt Province where Corporate Social Responsibility activities in the health and education sectors where concerned.
“I know for sure that KCM is a household name on the Copperbelt Province where corporate social Responsibility is concerned, that is why I did not hesitate when the invitation to visit some of your projects here, came,” she said.
Mrs Lungu further commanded KCM for continuing with their activities despite the difficult times that the mines where going through.
ZANIS Chingola reports that Mrs Lungu said this during a courtesy call on Chingola District Commissioner Mary Chisenga shortly after arrival in the mining town, today.
And KCM Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steven Din said the company was delighted to be associated with partnering with government in poverty alleviation activities.
Mr Din said there was need for the private sector to complement government efforts in providing tangible community services.
And Chingola District Commissioner Mary Chisenga said the district was happy to host the first lady.
She added that women in the district will feel inspired by the visit of the mother of the nation.
The first Lady is expected to tour various community initiatives that KCM has embarked on in the district.
When you look at the entourage, you begin to wonder whether govt is serious with public funds. I saw more than 25 vehicles in that convoy all at the expense of tax payers money. They are preaching about spending cuts but they are doing the exact opposite. When I saw the convoy, I thought it was the veep only discover it was the first lady, nama Higer bus filled with cadres.
In the end, KCM will end up being the best mining company in Zambia. First Quantum’s share price reached an unprecedented low yesterday…The writing is on the wall for FQML. Power cuts, increased electricity tariff, top-heavy expat workforce and dwindling copper price will now stress First Quantum to their limit Guys!
Ester is confusing Philanthropy with Corporate Citizenship. KCM`s benevolent acts are part of their desire to promote the welfare of other; but social responsibility, on-the-other-hand relates to the extent to which KCM`s employees go in meeting shareholder expectations. Therefore, the confusion is not surprising because Ester has not spent a day in a tertiary education class