Zambia Sugar's Donation Of 500 Trees Delights Lusaka Mayor

Lusaka’s Mayor, Chilando Chitangala, has encouraged the business sector to follow Zambia Sugar's lead in promoting environmental sustainability. During the receipt of a donation of 500 trees from the company, she expressed her pleasure at their commitment to community engagement through green initiatives, which she believes will help mitigate the severe impacts of climate change.

The mayor emphasized the importance of strong partnerships between local authorities and businesses in beautifying the city and stated that initiatives for adapting to and mitigating climate change should not solely rely on local authorities.

Ms. Chitangala pointed to the recent drought as a significant warning to act on environmental protection. She noted that through her Mayoral Tree Planting Initiative, the local authority has planted more than 5,000 trees over the past three years, specifically aiming to involve children and youth through activities in schools, alongside plantings on major roads like Great East and Mosi-Otunya.

Zambia Sugar’s Corporate Affairs Manager, Ackson Tembo, affirmed the company's dedication to supporting environmentally sustainable initiatives. He highlighted that the company’s operations prioritize environmental care and recognize the pressing need to protect the environment to avoid detrimental effects on the nation’s socio-economic development.

Tembo announced a partnership with Water AID and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for a tree-planting initiative involving 1,000 trees. He also expressed gratitude to the Lusaka Mayor for her exemplary leadership in promoting environmental stewardship.

In his closing remarks, Mukubesa Nyoni, the Councillor for Kalinga-Linga Ward 36, thanked Zambia Sugar for taking practical steps in the battle against climate change. He stressed that it is vital for all key stakeholders in the city, including the business community, to engage actively in the mission to protect the planet, warning that inaction could lead to severe negative consequences for the environment.