The Kitwe & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry proudly hosted a highly successful 2025 Annual Awards Gala on Friday, 5th December 2025, at Garden Court Hotel, Kitwe. The evening brought together industry leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders for a memorable celebration of business excellence on the Copperbelt.
The Gala provided a vibrant atmosphere for meaningful networking, collaboration, and recognition. Attendees enjoyed the opportunity to connect with peers, share ideas and strengthen partnerships that continue to drive growth in our district.
We were honoured to welcome our Guest of Honour, Mr. Albert Halwampa, Director General of the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA), who delivered inspiring remarks on the importance of private sector leadership in national development.
Celebrating Outstanding Businesses
The highlight of the evening was the presentation of awards to exceptional businesses that demonstrated outstanding performance, resilience, innovation, and community impact throughout the year. The award recipients truly exemplify the spirit of excellence that the KDCCI stands for.
KDCCI 2025 Annual Awards Winners
| CATEGORY | WINNER | RUNNERS-UP |
| BEST MEDIA HOUSE OF THE YEAR | RADIO ICENGELO | |
| MOST SIGNIFICANT GROWTH | REDSPOT LIMITED | |
| BEST FINANCIAL SERVICE OF THE YEAR – NON BANK | ZAMBIA NATIONAL BUILDING SOCIETY | |
| EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR | CARGO MANAGEMENT LOGISTICS | |
| BEST VALUE ADDITION | MOPANI COPPER MINES | |
| BEST CORPORATE AMBIENCE | SANDVIK MINING & CONSTRUCTION | C.P ENGINEERING LIMITED |
| BEST CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) | ACTIVE AGENCIES | |
| BEST INNOVATE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR | MOPANI COPPER MINES | |
| EXCELLENT SERVICE AWARD | METMIN LIMITED | JCK BUILDING CONSULTANTS |
| MINING COMPANY OF THE YEAR- OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY | CHAMBISHI COPPER SMELTER | |
| MINING CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR- OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY | JV CHANTETE | |
| BEST CORPORATE OF THE YEAR | COPPERBELT ENERGY CORPORATION | |
| BEST BANK OF THE YEAR | ZAMBIA NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANK |
A Heartfelt Thank You
We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, partners, members, and guests whose support contributed to the success of this year’s Gala. Your commitment to advancing business growth in the district continues to strengthen our collective mission.
The 2025 Annual Awards Gala was not only a celebration, but also a powerful reminder of the talent, ambition, and potential within our business community. We look forward to an even more impactful event next year.
