Our Community

The Plantation is located 100 km Northwest of Mpika, off Kasama road and 16 km past Kopa Village, in the Bangweulu plains. The local population is sparsely settled near the roads. Their main economic is the fish trade (given the propensity of water bodies in the area), and it is only in the immediate areas near the villages where there is some agrarian activity with the use of mounds in which cassava is grown.
The establishment of Zampalm Plantations has created social and economic impacts. Employment to the local people in the surrounding communities – approximately 900 workers per year translating into regular incomes to the working households and new commercial/trading activities have been established.

Social Risk and Social Sustainability

In the pursuit for achieving international environmental and social standards, Zampalm has put in place an elaborate stakeholder engagement plan and a grievance resolution mechanism.
The Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) provides a detailed analysis of stakeholders and a structured approach to public consultation and disclosure. The SEP is also intended to provide guidance during the Project stakeholder engagement process to allow the Company to conduct its operations to International Best Practice (IBP). This includes:

Disclosure, informing communities on Zampalm activities and likely associated impacts specifically to the traditional leaders, Neighbouring Villages and Community liaison structures.

Community sensitization to ensure that local communities are suitably informed of Zampalm activities.

Recognising grievances and concerns raised by stakeholders and ensuring two-way communication by providing timely responses.

Creating an environment which allows for coordinated solutions to issues and concerns through collaborative efforts with local communities and stakeholders.

Incorporating local expertise and experience into achieving harmonious and beneficial relationships between all parties.