Stephen Simukanga

Chairman at ZCI LTD

69 year

Non-Energy Minerals

Consumer Services

Finance

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Stephen Simukanga is currently Chairman at ZCI Ltd. since 2013, Vice Chairman at Mopani Copper Mines Plc since 2022, Chairman at the Examinations Council of Zambia since 2010, Chairman at The National Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research, and Director at EIZ Properties Plc.
Former roles include Vice Chancellor & Chief Executive Officer at the University of Zambia from 2011 to 2012, Independent Non-Executive Director at African Copper Plc from 2012 to 2015, Director General at the Higher Education Authority, and Professor of Metallurgy & Mineral Processing at the University of Zambia.
Education includes a doctorate from the University of Strathclyde conferred in 1990, a graduate degree from the University of Zambia conferred in 1986, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Zambia conferred in 1982.

Stephen Simukanga active positions

Companies	Position	Start
ZCI LTD	Chairman	20/06/2013
EIZ PROPERTIES PLC	Director/Board Member	-
Examinations Council of Zambia	Chairman	01/11/2010
The National Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research The National Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research The non-profit company is based in Lusaka, Zambia. It is a statutory body established under the Science and Technology Act No. 26 of 1997 and operates multiple specialized research centers and teams, including plant science, animal science, food science, energy development, water environment, material science and engineering, marine and environment, and digital transformation and strategic information. These centers conduct research projects such as plant tissue culture, crop improvement, food processing and nutrition, water quality monitoring, sustainable energy solutions, and nuclear technology applications for peaceful purposes. The digital transformation center focuses on information management, ICT infrastructure, knowledge dissemination, youth mentorship, and innovation. The institute strengthens scientific and industrial research capacity to address national development needs across agriculture, manufacturing, health, water, ICT, energy, and the environment. It also provides analytical and technical services, promotes low-cost technologies using local materials, and collaborates on regional standardization initiatives to support industry and community development. The National Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research was founded in 1997.	Chairman	31/03/2011
Mopani Copper Mines Plc Mopani Copper Mines Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Owns and operates copper and cobalt mines	Director/Board Member	01/09/2022

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Former positions of Stephen Simukanga

Companies	Position	End
Higher Education Authority	Chief Executive Officer	-
University of Zambia University of Zambia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	President	-
University of Zambia University of Zambia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
AFRICAN COPPER PLC	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	9
African Copper Plc African Copper Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Functions as an investment holding company whose subsidiary provides copper exploration services	Non-Energy Minerals
ZCI Ltd. ZCI Ltd. Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in the exploration and development of copper deposits	Non-Energy Minerals
University of Strathclyde University of Strathclyde Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Zambia University of Zambia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Mopani Copper Mines Plc Mopani Copper Mines Plc Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Owns and operates copper and cobalt mines	Non-Energy Minerals
Examinations Council of Zambia
The National Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research The National Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research The non-profit company is based in Lusaka, Zambia. It is a statutory body established under the Science and Technology Act No. 26 of 1997 and operates multiple specialized research centers and teams, including plant science, animal science, food science, energy development, water environment, material science and engineering, marine and environment, and digital transformation and strategic information. These centers conduct research projects such as plant tissue culture, crop improvement, food processing and nutrition, water quality monitoring, sustainable energy solutions, and nuclear technology applications for peaceful purposes. The digital transformation center focuses on information management, ICT infrastructure, knowledge dissemination, youth mentorship, and innovation. The institute strengthens scientific and industrial research capacity to address national development needs across agriculture, manufacturing, health, water, ICT, energy, and the environment. It also provides analytical and technical services, promotes low-cost technologies using local materials, and collaborates on regional standardization initiatives to support industry and community development. The National Institute for Scientific & Industrial Research was founded in 1997.
EIZ Properties Plc EIZ Properties Plc Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment and property development services	Finance
Higher Education Authority