Konkola Copper Mines partners with Zensar Technologies for tech transformation

Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) has partnered with Zensar Technologies to accelerate its technology-led business transformation, marking a significant milestone in the company's journey to modernize its operations and enhance operational resilience.

The partnership, announced today, aims to modernize KCM’s technology landscape, making it more connected, agile, and data-driven. Leveraging Zensar’s expertise in AI-enabled operations, intelligent automation, digital workplace services, and modern technology platforms, the collaboration is expected to drive innovation and unlock greater business value for KCM.

"We are pleased to partner with Zensar as we step into our technology transformation journey," said Pushpender Singla, Executive Director of Konkola Copper Mines and Chief Financial Officer of CopperTech Metals. "Through AI-enabled operations and intelligent automation, we are creating a more connected and data-driven enterprise. The successful transition and early momentum in the engagement reinforce our confidence in Zensar as a trusted partner."

The partnership has already achieved a significant milestone, with the successful go-live of all contracted services, delivered in less than seven weeks. This rapid transition has established a strong operational foundation, enabling both organizations to accelerate KCM's next phase of transformation.

"This partnership with KCM reflects our shared vision of leveraging technology and innovation to create measurable business value," said Kaushik Chatterjee, Senior Vice President and Head - Africa, Zensar Technologies. "We look forward to supporting KCM as it advances its digital transformation ambitions while contributing to local capability development and long-term growth."

Zensar has also onboarded 15 Zambian professionals to support the engagement, reinforcing its commitment to local talent development and building sustainable capabilities within the communities it serves. This move is part of Zensar’s broader strategy to strengthen its growing footprint across Africa.

For Konkola Copper Mines, the partnership marks an important step in its larger goal of unlocking key operations such as the Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP) in Chililabombwe and increasing production to 300,000 tonnes of copper per year by 2030. With an investment pledge of over $1.2 billion by Vedanta Resources Limited, KCM is poised for significant growth.

"This partnership is a testament to Zensar's commitment to driving innovation and sustainable impact in the African mining sector," said Chatterjee. "We are excited to contribute to KCM's digital transformation and support the company in achieving its long-term strategic objectives."

Zensar Technologies, headquartered in Pune, India, is a leading experience, engineering, and engagement technology solutions company and a part of the USD 5.2 billion RPG Group. The company partners with global enterprises across various sectors, including banking and financial services, insurance, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media, and telecommunications to architect and engineer digital transformation.

With this partnership, Zensar continues to expand its presence in Zambia and contribute to the local economy through job creation and skill development.