Kamoto Copper innovative employee engagement solution
Kamoto Copper Company (KCC), one of the world’s leading producers of copper and cobalt based in the Lualaba province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has pioneered the development of an innovative employee engagement application to strengthen communications between the business and its full-time employees.
Through a partnership with Vodacom Business and Standard Bank, KCC is rolling out the Umoja App – a digital workplace tool designed to address structural communication challenges prevalent not only in the business, but in the broader community.
Internet access remains a significant challenge in the DRC, with the World Bank estimating the internet penetration rate at around 17%. This lack of access has real-world implications for employees, who often cannot access critical information in real-time.
“Our frontline full-time employees are the bedrock of our operation and play a critical role in the success of our business. However, it has to date been challenging to provide them with access to digital workplace solutions. Through this partnership, all KCC employees will now receive smartphones with data bundles through which they can access the Umoja app. This will better connect them to the rest of the business and fosters a culture of inclusivity, engagement, and collaboration across our operations,” said Ndomba Tshiendela, Acting Commercial Director at KCC.
The app will be made available to full-time employees as a digital portal for employee health and safety guides, Human Resources self-servicing, employee feedback, online training, medical checks, and security updates – among others.
The app leverages the administrative capabilities of Standard Bank’s OneHub platform, which consolidates into a single, easily accessible location the entire suite of digital solutions offered by the bank.
