Dangote Cement Plant

The Dangote Cement plant in Zambia, located in Ndola within the Copperbelt Province, is one of the most advanced and largest cement production facilities in Southern Africa. Developed by the Dangote Group, owned by Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote, the plant was officially commissioned in 2015. Following an investment of approximately 400 million USD, the facility features an installed annual production capacity of 1.5 million tonnes. It is a fully integrated plant, featuring its own limestone quarry and a dedicated 30-megawatt coal-fired power station to ensure self-sufficient energy supply. Dangote's entry into the Zambian market significantly increased competition, leading to stabilized cement prices and providing a substantial boost to the national construction sector. Beyond satisfying domestic demand, the plant exports cement to neighboring countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Malawi. It stands as a prime example of pan-African investment and industrial modernization within Zambia.

Nearby cities

Kitwe

Kitwe is one of the most developed commercial and industrial areas in the nation, alongside Ndola.

Ndola

Ndola is the third largest city in Zambia and the industrial and commercial center of the Copperbelt.

Chingola

Chingola is a city in Zambia's Copperbelt Province, known for having one of the largest open-cast mines in the world.

Luanshya

Luanshya is a town in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia, established in the early 20th century.

Mufulira

Mufulira is a mining town in the Copperbelt Province, highly dependent on the Mufulira Mine.

Chililabombwe

Chililabombwe is a copper mining town in the Copperbelt Province, located very close to the DRC border.

Kalulushi

Kalulushi is a town founded in 1953 as a residential area for mine workers in the Copperbelt.

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Chambishi

An industrial town in the Copperbelt province known for its large copper mining operations.

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Lufwanyama

A district town in the Copperbelt, recognized for its natural resources and mining potential.

History & landmarks

Mukuba Mall

One of the largest and most modern shopping centers in Ndola and the entire Copperbelt Province.

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Nkana Stadium

A traditional football stadium in Kitwe that is the home of Nkana FC.

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Arthur Davies Stadium

Another significant sports stadium in Kitwe, named after a promoter of Zambian sports.

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Nchanga Stadium

A versatile stadium in Chingola, primarily used by the Nchanga Rangers as their home ground.

More places

Indeni Petroleum Refinery

Zambia's only petroleum refinery, processing crude oil for the national market.

Luanshya Copper Mines

A mining complex that contributed significantly to the development of the city of Luanshya.

Roan Antelope Discovery Site

The location in Luanshya where William Collier famously discovered copper deposits in 1902.

Bwana Mkubwa Mine

One of Zambia's oldest copper mines, used today mainly for ore processing.

Ndola Lime Company

The largest producer of quicklime and limestone in Zambia.

Black Mountain Slag Dump

A large slag dump from old mining days, from which valuable metals are still extracted today.

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Chibuluma Copper Mine

A historically significant mine in the Zambian Copperbelt.

Mopani Copper Mines

One of the largest copper mines in Africa, located in Mufulira.