About NCZ
Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia Limited is a state-owned enterprise with the Government of the Republic of Zambia as its shareholder through the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). It was established in September 1967 and was commissioned on May 27, 1970 by the first Republican President Dr. K. D. Kaunda. The main aim of establishing the company was to manufacture Ammonium Nitrate for further processing into explosives for the mining industry and for fertilizer use, the plant was later expanded to increase fertilizer production in support of Government efforts to promote agriculture.
VISION
To be the Market leader in the provision of fertilizers and industrial chemicals..
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide quality fertilizers and industrial chemicals and deliver consistent and sustainable value to all stakeholders.
OBJECTIVES
To supply the Zambian farming community with all their fertilizer requirements at the lowest possible cost and to penetrate the export market.
• To realize reasonable profits for our ultimate stakeholders, the Zambian people.
• To afford all employees safe rewarding jobs and develop their maximum potential.
• To develop new allied products and services.
• To reduce imports by exploiting local resources.
MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY
The management and staff represent the bulk of the country’s expertise in the chemical processing industry acquired during the period the Company has been in existence, with the workforce currently standing at 496 permanent employees.The BOARD
Nitrogen Chemicals of Zambia is a company, incorporated under the Companies Act of the Laws of Zambia and has a Board of Directors appointed on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Zambia by the Industrial Development Corporation.The Board of Directors comprises of five Directors including the Chairperson, coming from the public and private sectors, and the Chief Executive Officer as the Managing Director.