CEC scoops awards at ZCMCA 2026

The Copperbelt Energy Corporation Plc (CEC) has cemented its status as a premier corporate entity on the Zambian financial landscape by scooping two major honors at the Zambia Capital Markets Conference and Awards (ZCMCA) 2026. Held at the Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone, the high-profile gala dinner recognized CEC's outstanding performance in corporate governance and market liquidity. The dual win underscores the company's dual strength in maintaining strong investor appeal while aggressively pursuing sustainable developmental mandates. The ESG Award specifically acknowledges CEC's progressive integration of environmental, social, and governance principles into its core business strategy. In recent years, the energy giant has scaled up its investments in clean energy generation through its subsidiary, CEC Renewables, significantly boosting solar photovoltaic capacity to meet growing national energy demands and displace carbon emissions. These strategic shifts have aligned the company with global sustainability standards, making it a benchmark for corporate responsibility within the Southern African region. Simultaneously, CEC was crowned the Most Liquid Stock of the Year, a testament to robust and sustained investor participation on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE). Company executives noted that millions of dollars worth of shares changed hands over the preceding twelve months, reflecting profound market confidence. This liquidity is further bolstered by milestone financial instruments, such as the pioneering green bond issuances that have successfully diversified the firm's capital-raising avenues while deepening the domestic capital market ecosystem. Accepting the accolades, CEC Chief Financial Officer Mutale Mukuka emphasized that the recognition validates the firm's long-term value proposition and strategic focus. Market analysts observe that CEC's triumph at the ZCMCA 2026 reflects a broader, positive trajectory for Zambia's capital markets.