Kokeb Enterprises serves a diverse client base across Zambia's key economic sectors — from major mining houses and multinational corporations to government institutions, logistics operators, and commercial developers.
We build long-term relationships with our clients — relationships built on consistently delivering what we promise, maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality, and providing the kind of responsive, accountable service that complex infrastructure projects demand.
Mining Companies
Major mining houses and their Tier 1 contractors operating across Zambia's copper, cobalt, and extractive sectors — including Kansanshi, Sentinel (Kalumbila), and Trident.
Government & Public Sector
National and local government agencies, public utilities, and state-owned enterprises commissioning infrastructure works across Zambia.
Logistics & Transport
Logistics operators, freight companies, and transport businesses requiring warehousing, road, and facility infrastructure built to heavy commercial standards.
Commercial & Industrial
Commercial developers, industrial operators, and businesses across multiple sectors investing in Zambian infrastructure and manufacturing facilities.
International Corporations
Multinational companies investing in Zambia who require a reliable, capable, locally-owned contracting partner with international-standard delivery capability.
Become a Client
We welcome enquiries from new clients across all sectors. Contact us to discuss your project needs and how Kokeb can support your plans.
Our Commitment to Clients
- Single point of accountability for the full project delivery
- Transparent communication at every stage
- Proactive identification and management of risks
- Zero-harm SHEQ commitment on all sites
- On-time, on-budget delivery focus
- Post-project support and defects liability management
Mining has shaped Zambia's economy for generations — and Kokeb Enterprises has built its core capabilities around the demanding standards that major mining operations require. Our Solwezi base positions us at the epicentre of Zambia's copper and cobalt growth corridor.
The mining sector is our most significant client sector. From our base in Solwezi — heart of Zambia's copper growth corridor — we are ideally positioned to serve mining operations across Northwestern Province, the Copperbelt, and beyond. We understand how mines operate: the safety standards, the programme pressures, the consequence of delays, and the technical quality expected.
Mining Clients We Have Served
Kansanshi Minerals Limited (subsidiary of First Quantum Minerals) — Commissioned Kokeb for the landmark Philip Pascall Theatre and Chapel at Trident College, Solwezi — a prestigious institutional building delivered to world-class standards and handed over in October 2022 at a ceremony attended by the First Quantum Minerals Chairman and Zambia's Minister of Commerce.
Mining Support Infrastructure — Kokeb has delivered workshops, maintenance facilities, heavy equipment service bays, access roads, plant slabs, and support buildings across the Kansanshi and Kalumbila mining regions in Northwestern Province — serving both direct mining operators and their Tier 1 contractors.
What Mining Clients Need from Us
- Demonstrable SHEQ capability and full alignment with mining safety management systems
- Reliable mobilisation into remote and logistically difficult locations
- NCC Grade I certification for Electrical and Mechanical works
- Multi-disciplinary capability — civil, building, electrical, mechanical, and geomatics
- Capacity to scale quickly for major shutdown and capital construction packages
- Transparent project management and regular reporting to client standards
- Local Zambian workforce and local procurement commitment
Types of Mining Infrastructure Delivered
We deliver infrastructure across the full mining project life cycle — from greenfield development through operations. This includes: access road construction, process plant civil works, workshops and service facilities, heavy equipment bays, accommodation camp construction, hardstands, plant slabs, and operational support buildings.
Our SHEQ Alignment
Major mining clients operate world-class safety management systems. Kokeb's SHEQ management system is designed to integrate with client systems — including site-specific induction requirements, permit-to-work systems, incident reporting protocols, and behavioural safety expectations. We do not simply comply — we share and genuinely believe in the same safety values our mining clients hold.
As a Zambian-owned company, contributing to government-led national development is central to our purpose. We work with national and local government agencies to deliver the infrastructure Zambia needs.
Government infrastructure investment — in roads, water supply, sanitation, energy, public buildings, and community facilities — creates the foundation for Zambian economic development. Kokeb is proud to be a reliable partner for government clients at national and local level.
Road & Transport Infrastructure
National and district road construction, grading, and upgrading — delivered to RTSA and Road Development Agency standards across Zambia's provinces.
Water & Sanitation
LWSC, NWSC, and other water utility infrastructure — pipelines, pump stations, storage tanks, and sanitation facilities for urban and peri-urban communities.
Energy Infrastructure
ZESCO substation works, power distribution, and rural electrification programme delivery in partnership with Zambia's national energy utilities.
Education & Health Facilities
School construction and rehabilitation, clinic and hospital infrastructure — government-commissioned facilities built to serve Zambian communities for generations.
Procurement Compliance
Kokeb is fully compliant with Zambian public procurement requirements and experienced in managing the documentation, reporting, and accountability obligations that come with government contracting. We hold all required registration certificates and maintain up-to-date tax and statutory compliance.
Zambia's position as a landlocked nation at the heart of Southern and Central Africa makes logistics infrastructure critical — and Kokeb supports the operators who keep Zambia connected and keep goods moving.
The logistics and transport sector is a significant and growing client base for Kokeb. Logistics operators, freight companies, and transport businesses require high-quality, purpose-engineered infrastructure — warehouses, depots, road access, fuel facilities, workshop buildings, and yard infrastructure — that can handle the demands of 24/7 heavy commercial operations.
Logistics Clients We Have Served
Puretrans Logistics Zambia Limited — Design and construction of a landmark 14,000 sqm warehouse and office complex. The project's distinctive non-rectangular geometry was a sophisticated engineering challenge, delivered to create a facility that balances architectural uniqueness with peak industrial functionality. Watch the project on YouTube →
Nyembwe Properties Limited / Headland Logistics Limited — State-of-the-art heavy-vehicle depot specifically engineered for parking and maintenance of large logistics vehicles, completed and handed over in March 2020. The facility serves as a vital operational hub for Headland Logistics's extensive international and local haulage networks.
Logistics Infrastructure Services
- Warehouse and distribution centre construction — including large-format and complex-geometry structures
- Truck depot and heavy-vehicle workshop facility construction
- Yard surfacing, drainage, hardstands, and civil works
- Fuel farm and fuelling infrastructure
- Staff accommodation and ablution facilities
- Security fencing, gates, and access control infrastructure
- Road access construction and improvement
- Weigh bridges and vehicle management infrastructure
What Logistics Clients Need
Logistics clients operate 24/7 and need infrastructure that is built right the first time, performs reliably from day one, and minimises operational disruption during construction. Our quality management systems, experienced project managers, and track record of on-time delivery make us a trusted partner for logistics infrastructure across Zambia.
Zambia's commercial and industrial sectors are expanding — driven by growing domestic demand, increased investment, and the formalisation of many sectors. Kokeb supports this growth through quality construction and engineering services.
Our commercial and industrial client base includes developers building commercial office space, retail facilities, manufacturing plants, and mixed-use developments. We also serve industrial operators who need specialist facility construction, modification, or maintenance services.
Commercial Construction
Office buildings and commercial complexes, retail and mixed-use developments, hospitality and tourism facilities, educational and healthcare facilities.
Industrial Construction
Manufacturing plant and factory construction, food processing facilities, agricultural processing and storage infrastructure, industrial facility upgrades.
Residential Developments
Residential developments and gated communities, staff accommodation facilities for industrial and mining operations, institutional housing projects.
Specialised Installations
Industrial electrical and mechanical installation, plant modification works, industrial facility refurbishment and expansion for operational businesses.
Whatever your commercial or industrial construction need, Kokeb brings the same commitment to quality, safety, and on-time delivery that our mining and government clients have come to rely on.
Multinational companies investing in Zambia need a local partner they can trust — one who understands the Zambian operating environment, speaks the same professional language, and delivers to international standards. Kokeb has served international corporations from the UK, Asia, Europe, and beyond.
International corporations are increasingly seeking locally-owned, capable contractors in Zambia — driven by local content requirements, supply chain localisation commitments, and a genuine recognition that local partners deliver better local outcomes than imported contractors who have to learn the environment from scratch.
International Clients We Have Served
British American Tobacco (BAT) — USD 8.5 million factory and headquarters delivered in January 2020 under a compressed, 24-hour work cycle programme. BAT's stringent international corporate standards for construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing works were fully met — to the client's total satisfaction.
China State Engineering and Construction Limited — Partnership on the Solwezi–Kipushi road programme, delivering hundreds of kilometres of road opening, grading, and upgrading across Northwestern Province. A major international programme partnership that demonstrated Kokeb's ability to work at scale alongside international principal contractors.
First Quantum Minerals / Kansanshi Minerals Limited — Construction of the Philip Pascall Theatre and Chapel at Trident College, Solwezi — commissioned by Kansanshi Minerals Limited for one of the most prestigious educational facilities in Northwestern Province. FQM is one of the world's major copper producers and one of the most significant investors in Zambia.
What International Clients Seek — and What We Deliver
- Technical capability that matches international project standards — confirmed by NCC Grade I certification
- SHEQ systems that integrate with corporate global standards and mining industry requirements
- Reliable and transparent project management with international-standard reporting
- Zambian workforce and local procurement commitments for local content compliance
- Proven project track record across complex, high-value, and time-critical projects
- Communication and reporting in English to international business standards
Partnering with International Contractors
We also welcome partnerships with international construction and engineering companies seeking a capable local partner for major projects in Zambia. As a Grade I certified contractor with multi-disciplinary capability across eight divisions, we provide meaningful local content and genuine delivery capacity for joint venture and subcontract arrangements — not simply a nominal local presence.
Tell us about your project and our team will prepare a tailored proposal for your review. We welcome enquiries of all scales across all our service divisions.