Lafarge Zambia shows its commitment to its corporate social responsibility programs

With the devastating effects of Covid 19 which has affected many livelihoods, Lafarge Zambia saw it fit to once again aid the Chilanga community through hosting the 8th Annual Lafarge Corporate Golf Day at Chilanga Golf Club – an event that will raise funds to support Junior Golfers, Purchase equipment’s for the club and support the Chilanga community during this pandemic. This act of kindness is well reflected in this year’s Lafarge Corporate Golf Day theme “Supporting the Chilanga community through the Covid-19 crisis”.

Lafarge Zambia Chief Executive Officer Jimmy Khan emphasized during the event that “The Golf tournament brought our partners in a collaborative manner that has produced visible improvements to the golf club and has therefore contributed to the community around Chilanga by providing a sporting facility that enhances the quality of recreational life.

Mr. Khan also mentioned that from last year’s Golf Day, Lafarge enrolled over 50 Junior Golfers in the Junior program, and that many are showing signs of becoming excellent golfers,”

And government represented by Youth, Sports and Child Development Minister Emmanuel Mulenga commended Lafarge Zambia for its contribution to sports and wellness in the country.

Hon. Mulenga in his speech said that he was happy that this year’s golf day focuses on enhancing and continuing the support of the community through against Covid 19.

“This shows how the private sector and the government are working together in this crisis. I’m confident that after all this we will be stronger together as a nation and the world at large. It gives me great pleasure as the Minister of Youth, Sports and Child Development and a golfer, to see that Chilanga Golf club is working for the benefit of the community,” he added.

Before winding up his speech, Hon. Mulenga use the platform to thank His Excellency President Edgar Lungu for continued guidance in the government’s policy formulation to help improve all sporting activities in the country, under the new normal, as it plays a significant role in the economic development of the country…. Learn more