Chairman Desert Minerals

Kaunda Lembalemba became Chairman of Desert Minerals and Extrata Holdings in October 2008. 

Prior to joining Clarity, Kaunda held a variety of high profile ministerial positions in the Zambian government, beginning with five years as Deputy Minister of Mines.  In 1997, he was appointed Minister of Mines.  He was briefly appointed Cabinet Minister in the Ministry of Energy and Water Development in 2002 returning shortly thereafter to the Ministry of Mines as a Cabinet Minister.  He also held the position of Government Chief Whip in Parliament

During his tenure of office, Kaunda represented the Zambia Mining Industry at various Mining Forums in the UK, Australia, South Africa, Canada and many African countries building a network of important contacts and friends.  His work contributed to Zambia becoming a choice investment destination for the international community. 

Kaunda was responsible for drafting the current 5 year development plan for the future of the mining industry in Zambia.  He played a key role in the privatization of mines program conducted by ZCCM, a Government owned conglomerate comprising five of the largest copper mines in Zambia.