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Hello. We are nearly half way through the year! I hope 2012 is going well for you and that the

plans you made at the start of the year are coming together.

The team at the Best of Zambia is hard at work developing and rolling out some exciting new features. We can’t wait to tell you all about it!

This June issue has the latest offers, news and events together with an interview with Evelyn Kasonkomona, owner of Pansupa Lounge.

Find copies of the magazine on our site, on the blog and on Facebook. Make it the place to go for the latest bargain to bag or event to attend. Have a fantastic month of June!

Sara Drawwater, Managing Editor

Nambeye Katebe, Assistant Editor

Contents >>

— This month’s interview >> 4Every month we interview someone making an impact in Zambia or doing something we’re proud of internationally.

— Staff news and opinions >> 6Every month we share the latest news and opinions from the Best of Zambia team.

— Hot off the press >> 8All special offers, events and news are now gathered together towards the back of the magazine.

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This month’s interview

An interview with Evelyn Ndawa Kasonkomona, owner of Pansupa LoungeThis June, Pansupa Lounge, a chic afro fusion restaurant in Lusaka, is celebrating its second anniversary. Our multi-media journalist, Nambeye Katebe caught up with restaurant owner Evelyn Ndawa Kasonkomona, to find out what Pansupa has achieved so far, and what is on the books for the future!

NAMBEYE: Give us a brief introduction about yourself?

EVELYN: I have been an entrepreneur for the past 20 years or so! I am originally a convent girl but when my family moved to Lusaka, I went to Kabulonga Girls Secondary School. I have studied public relations, advertising and marketing. I am a qualified travel agent. I am also a professional beautician. I worked in England as a makeup artist for about two years. I have a passion for decor, design and events management.

NAMBEYE: You have so much going on! With experiences in so many different fields, most of which have little to do with the running of a successful restaurant. How did you make the transition into gettinginvolved with Pansupa?

EVELYN: I believe everything I have done and all my experiences were a way of God preparing me for what I am doing now. There is nothing that has not played a part in creating this restaurant. For instance, interior design has been a major hobby for a long time. This played a huge role when it came to creating Pansupa as I came up with the interior design for the restaurant myself.

NAMBEYE: I must say Pansupa’s interior design is quite outstanding! How did you manage to pull off such a big project?

EVELYN: When you have passion, it drives you to create. I keep my work as original as possible. When inspired by something I don’t make replicas. I interpret it to represent who I am and what I believe in.

NAMBEYE: How did you come up with the concept of this restaurant?

EVELYN: Pansupa has quite a rich history. The restaurant has actually been in existence for the past 20 years. It was started by my mother who had the concept of creating a place that would serve traditionalAfrican food. My mother started the restaurant from a small kiosk along Lumumba Road and when the local council decided to expand the road, they offered my mother this property where Pansupa is now located.

Later on my brothers took over the running of the restaurant and

included modern dishes such assausages and chips. When I became involved in the restaurant I wanted to bring back the original concept that my mother had. The idea of Pansupa was birthed several years ago when I was in Japan on holiday. I was reflecting on my life goals and what I wanted to achieve in the next few years, and voila! Pansupa was born.

NAMBEYE: Pansupa is an unusual name for a restaurant; does it have any special meaning?

EVELYN: The name originates from “insupa” which means calabash. Traditionally, when there was a meeting, people would gather around in a hut with a calabash with traditional brew in the centre. The people would drink, laugh, celebrate and have a good time. This is very significant - Pansupa is a way of bringing people together and embracing culture.

NAMBEYE: Pansupa is said to be an afro fusion kind of restaurant, what exactly does this mean?

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EVELYN: We mix traditional and contemporary dishes. For example, we have “pap sushi” which is an afro fusion dish - as opposed to serving sushi with rice we serve it with nshima. We play around with recipes and push boundaries.

NAMBEYE: You serve traditional food which is seasonal. How do you react to and reflect seasonal differences?

EVELYN: We stock up on seasonal food. We find ways of freezing and preserving food through some traditional methods. When this is not possible we work with what is available on the market.

NAMBEYE: Your food is said to have medicinal value. How is this?

EVELYN: Professors, some from Harvard, have attested to this. We serve a vegetable called “bondwe”. It contains selenium, an essential mineral. Even our chilli is said to be an aphrodisiac because of the way we make it. I didn’t even know that!

NAMBEYE: Pansupa has hosted high profile people like Dr. Kenneth Kaunda and the former president of Botswana Fetus Mogae. How was this experience?

EVELYN: It was amazing. Recently, we hosted the Tanzanian High Commissioner for his birthday. We also hosted Hillary Clinton’s right hand woman, during the AGOA forum. She came back twice which was

good for us! What is so great is that they don’t just eat and go, which says a lot about the place. They are comfortable, chat, eat and drink. We often offer our visitors munkoyo which is a local brew and interestingly enough no one ever says no.

NAMBEYE: In terms of high profile people, who would you personally, love to host at Pansupa?

EVELYN: My top three would be the Queen of England, our president H.E. Mr. Michael Sata and the queen of talk, Oprah Winfrey. These are people who have inspired me and it would be an honour to host them.

NAMBEYE: This month is special - Pansupa celebrates its second anniversary! What can clients look forward to?

EVELYN: We are planning an event for corporates and one for individual clients. Of course there is our regular Shady Sunday event which usually attracts many.

We are currently rebranding Pansupa too. We have registered it as a limited company and its new name is Pansupa Lounge Limited. We also run Plan It Designs which specialises in quality events, interior design, and landscaping. We have broken it down into two companies - Pansupa Events Limited and Pansupa Design Limited. We would eventually like to open a franchise and see Pansupa crossing borders worldwide.

NAMBEYE: In terms of the menu, should clients expect new additions?

EVELYN: Yes, we are introducing things like crocodile tail!

NAMBEYE: I’m not sure I would try that but sounds interesting! You have travelled a lot - does this influenceyour menu in any way?

EVELYN: It does! One of my plans is to travel to all ten provinces of Zambia learning how to cook all types of traditional foods. I would like to learn how local people prepare it and get the true flavour. At Pansupa we try to maintain natural flavours - that’s what traditional food is all about.

NAMBEYE: On a more personal note, do you ever eat at Pansupa and what is your favourite dish?

EVELYN: Certainly! I eat here a lot and sometimes I even cook. My favourite dish is “sombe samaki” - pounded cassava leaves cooked with dry fish, impwa, chikondia and a touch of groundnuts.

NAMBEYE: Finally, what would you like to say to people who have not been to Pansupa yet?

Pansupa is a wonderful African journey, ideal for thosewho love indigenous food. Our food is fresh, well balanced and nutritious. Apart from the food, we have a wonderful environment. People think if you want to enjoy traditional food it has to be in some shabby restaurant. that is not the case, especially at Pansupa! So, we look forward to hosting you.

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— Staff news and opinions

Since 1963 Africa Freedom Day has been celebrated. But, what does freedom for Africa mean today?

Africa Freedom Day, also known as Africa Liberation Day, was originally declared to, “Mark each year the onward progress of the liberation movement, and to symbolise the determination of the People of Africa to free themselves from foreign domination and exploitation.”

There has been much progress on that front. We all know that Zambia has been celebrating its independence since 1964. There have been many ups and downs, even since my arrival in Monze hospital in 1981. There are many more battles to be won.

To me, freedom today is access to information and the freedom to choose through the spread of knowledge.

I grew up on a farm in between Ndola, Luanshya and Mpongwe. We had no electricity, running water or any form of communication except a radio with limited stations and poor quality sound. One could argue that this upbringing did in itself give me freedom. It was a wonderfully simple life and I was free to play, explore and enjoy my childhood. One could also argue that we were blocked off from the big wide world. At the time I did not feel that way, maybe because I went off to boarding school and I had opportunities to visit family abroad.

Personal views and reflections on what freedom means in Africa

Today, I strongly believe that freedom is in information. If we can access information then we can gain knowledge. If we can gain knowledge we will find that we have more choices. Information brings the opportunity for growth and an awareness of how to tackle the challenges we face.

I hope Africa continues to develop the infrastructure needed to increase access to and improve the quality of the internet. As more and more people gain access to mobile technology information and knowledge is spreading. If children can have access to the internet whilst researching their homework, knowledge is spreading. If small villages can have access to even one or two cell phones with internet access they have access to key information like health care and agriculture. Information and knowledge is key to the development of Africa.

Africa is often split into two camps - trade or aid? I am firmly in the trade camp.

There may be a place for well managed aid, but I believe in trade because if we encourage business we encourage employment, self belief and self respect. We encourage opportunities for education and increased access to the internet.

I love the internet. I work in marketing and communications to help spread information through the internet. I love how we encourage trade through thebestofzambia.com. By putting people online we are opening up Zambia to international opportunities. We are enabling the growing Zambian population with access to the internet to be able to make informed decisions about what they do and who they choose to buy from. We are also encouraging competition. And competition, if managed fairly, cultivates a culture of ongoing improvement and quality standards.

Think about what Africa Freedom Day means to you. To me, freedom means the freedom to choose and that comes through access to information. The internet is key.By Sara Drawwater, Marketing and PR Director

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Zambian residents special from Robin Pope

For the month of June 2012 there are reduced rates for Zambian residents only. And there is a special surprise awaiting you in camp! Offer information » Based at Luangwa River Camp in

the Luangwa Valley » $160 per person per night sharing » Single supplement is $40 » Includes accommodation, meals,

all game viewing activities, airport transfers and laundry » Excludes drinks and park fees » Offer valid till 30th June 2012 » Domestic flights available at

discounted rates with Proflight Zambia » Conditions apply

Robin Pope Safaris provides Zambian safaris of the highest quality through four luxury camps along the shores of the Luangwa River. Their camps offer a wilderness experience together with comfort, a welcoming personal service and gourmet food. This is an unforgettable safari experience.

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Three for two nights at Croc Valley Camp

Green season rates at Croc Valley Camp are $140 per person sharing on a full board basis. Plus until the 30th of June you can stay for three nights and only pay for two!

Full board includes accommodation, all meals, four game drives, laundry and airport transfers if required. Children sharing under the age of 12 pay 80% of the rate and children sharing under five go free. Bookings will be accepted at any time subject to availability.

There is also a small charge of $5 per person per night donated equally to SLCS (South Luangwa Conservation Society) that helps control the anti- poaching in the park, and Project Luangwa that facilitates the building of new schools and classrooms in the area. Croc Valley offers affordable safari lodge accommodation bordering the amazing South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. It’s all about comfort together with rustic simplicity. Information+260 (0) 216 246 074crocvalleycamp@iwayafrica.comthebestofzambia.com/croc-valley-camp

— Hot off the press: OFFERS

Kafue National Park special offer for residents

Tikuya Travel and Tours are offering a special gateway package to Mukambi Safari Lodge until June 30th 2012.

The offer is $315 for two nights per person sharing. This includes all three meals and a free boat cruise on the Kafue River. What’s more, children between four and 12 get 50% off and those under four get to stay for free.

Package conditions » Offer valid till 30th June 2012 » Excludes the following activities:

game drives, fishing trips and in the dry season walking safaris » Transport not included but can

be arranged » Single supplement fee is

$60 per person per night » Excludes bar and ZAWA fees » Conditions apply

Mukambi Safari Lodge lies on the banks of the Kafue River and is a three hour drive from Lusaka. Accommodation is in cool stone chalets with a thatched roof.

Information+260 (0) 211 324 091tikuyatravel@microlink.zmthebestofzambia.com/tikuya-travel

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Exciting Shaka’s Grill Movie Combo

Just K75,000 for a 2Dmovie and K85,000 for a 3D movie - watch a Freshview movie and enjoy a Shaka’s Grill burger and soft drink.

Since May 24th and the launch of the Men in Black 3D movie, Shaka’s Grill have clubbed up with Freshview Cinemas to bring Lusaka cinema viewers this very special offer.

» Offer applies until further notice » Soft drink is a Pepsi » Conditions apply

Both Freshview Cinema and Shaka’s Grill are based in Manda Hill Shopping Centre. Shaka’s Grill also serves tasty pork, ribs, fresh sea food and great vegetarian selections.

Information+260 (0) 211 258 379nick@uudial.zmthebestofzambia.com/shakas-grill

Advent Hymn Book with two free MP3 CD’s!

This Advent Hymnal is now available for just K50,000. This very special offer also includes 2 MP3 CD’s absolutely free!

The Hymnal comes with two MP3s – an instrumental accompaniment to the hymnal containing all the songs in the hymn book.

This is a great musical product for general use at church, family worship or group singing. The hymnal is also a favourite among singing groups looking for new and fresh songs to liven up their singing talents. This hymn book has a total of 481 songs, plus some devotional and responsive readings for worship. This soft cover, colour and handy A5 size makes it easy to carry around.

You can’t beat this current promotional price of K50,000! In addition, Tonga, Bemba, Lozi and Kikaonde Hymnals are also available at K43,000 each.

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Lake Safari Lodge offers new rates

Just two and a half hours from Lusaka, Lake Safari Lodge makes a wonderful getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Single getaway rates: » Rondavels: K195,000 » Family rooms: K300,000 » Premier rooms: K350,000 » Deluxe rooms: K400,000 » Executive rooms: K750,000

Double getaway rates: » Rondavels: K255,000 » Family rooms: K420,000 » Premier rooms: K500,000 » Deluxe rooms: K550,000 » Executive rooms: K900,000

Buffet lunches and dinners are just K90,000 a person and tea breaks are K40,000. Lake Safari Lodge is an extensive complex with lodge accommodation on the shores of Lake Kariba in Zambia. Distinctively easygoing, it’s a place to relax as well as enjoy fishing and water sports. It is also suitable for out of town conferencing or company retreats.

Information+260 (0) 211 511 143info@lakesafari.comthebestofzambia.com/lake-safari-lodge

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— Hot off the press: EVENTS IN DATE ORDER

Africa Freedom Day family dinner

To celebrate the recent Africa Freedom Day, Shaka’s Grill invite you to the Proudly African dinner.

Event details » Venue: Shaka’s Grill » Date: 16th June 2012 » Time: 18:00 hours » Dress code: Proudly African

This special event by Shaka’s Grill and the African Diplomatic International Women’s Group will include African cuisine, cultural and traditional dancers, a kids colouring competition and African crafts.

Find out more by contacting Shaka’s Grill and book your family table for a night of good food and quality entertainment.

Located at Lusaka’s Manda Hill Mall, Shaka’s Grill is a restaurant that serves tasty pork, ribs, fresh sea food and great vegetarian selections. The restaurant setting is designed to give an African feel. It is themed after the famous Zulu warrior and King, Shaka Zulu.

Information+260 (0) 211 258 379nick@uudial.zmthebestofzambia.com/shakas-grill

Weekly salsa lessons at Revolución

Have you got salsa? If you want to learn from the very beginning or polish up your talent, Revolución holds salsa lessons every Thursday evening.

Event details » Venue: Revolución Mexican Bar

and Grill » Date: Every Thursday » Time: 18:30 » Rates: K20,000 per person

As well as salsa lessons you’ll find an authentic Central American atmosphere and food. Open seven days a week there’s something to enjoy every day of the week.

This Mexican restaurant in Lusaka is immaculately designed and decorated. It offers authentic Mexican food such as sizzling chicken fajitas, Tampiqueña steak, burritos, nachos and salads. The Revolución Mexican Restaurant kitchen prepares everything including tortilla chips, salsa and a secret recipe hot sauce — using chillies grown on site!

Information+260 (0) 977 966 035mwavi@yahoo.comthebestofzambia.com/revolucion-mexican-restaurant

Cozy Lodge specials this June 2012

Cozy Lodge are offering special rates for the month of June. So, this month, enjoy the quality accommodation and the onsite restaurant. Cozy Lodge provides high standard and cost-effective accommodation in a quiet and friendly environment. Located in the pleasant and affluent Lusaka suburb of Kabulonga, away from the hustle and bustle of town, the Cozy Lodge rooms are equipped with king or queen size beds, DSTV, air conditioning and wireless internet.

This is an excellent lodge for corporate travellers. It also welcomes families. The Cozy Lodge restaurant in Lusaka, Zambia, is open to Cozy Lodge residents as well as the general public. It offers a wide ranging international menu. t offers an international menu that has a decided Italian slant. The great food is matched with polished surrounds and a decidedly modern feel.

Information+260 (0) 211 262 471franca1956@hotmail.itthebestofzambia.com/cozy-lodge

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Western Zambia birding safari in August 2012

In August 2012, locate nine out of ten of Western Zambia’s top ten ‘special’ birds. Do this with the help of your personal specialist birding guide Rory McDougall.

Event details » Venue: Mwinilunga and North

West Zambia » Date: 20th August to 4th

September 2012 » Booking: Limited places available

and booking is essential

This is an amazing 14 night safari to the Upper Kafue, West Lunga and Zambezi Rivers including the source of the Zambezi River. This wonderful trip will take you to new, remote and spectacular areas of Zambia. Rory McDougall has extensive knowledge of the flora and fauna in the Southern African region. He is a birding specialist and an artist.

For more on the specific birds you will see, itinerary details and information about your accommodation: http://tinyurl.com/c96y2sk

Information+260 (0) 966 763 172bedrockafrica@gmail.comthebestofzambia.com/bedrock-africa

African Pitta birding safari in November 2012

Let Rory McDougall take you on an amazing adventure into South Luangwa National Park in search of the elusive African Pitta.

Event details » Venue: South Luangwa » Date: November 2012 » Booking: Limited places available

and booking is essential

This is a delightful six night safari to locate the beautiful and sought after African Pitta who arrives in late November every year. Enjoy fantastic birding and prolific wildlife in the remote part of the Great African Rift Valley.

This fabulous trip will take you to the award winning Mfuwe Lodge and a stunning bush camp. Rory is one of Zambia’s premier birders, and a member of the Zambia Ornithological Society (ZOS). He is also an artist. Specific trip information: http://tinyurl.com/bo5yxx5

Information+260 (0) 966 763 172bedrockafrica@gmail.comthebestofzambia.com/bedrock-africa

Liuwa Plains safari - end of 2012

Robin Pope Safaris are offering a magnificent Liuwa Plains safari which they describe as the safari of your life! Dates are to be confirmed for November and December 2012.

To register your interest in the up and coming safari experience, contact the Robin Pope team.Packages will be based on per person per night sharing and the safari trips run for four or five nights. Included in the package will be accommodation, meals, drinks, all game viewing activities, laundry and park fees. Offers generally exclude airport tax and various conditions will apply.

You can currently travel to Liuwa Plains by air from Lusaka to Kalabo for around $625 per person return.

Robin Pope Safaris is one of the most established tour operators in Zambia, with years of experience, specialising in tailor made safaris. Information+260 (0) 216 246 090info@robinpopesafaris.netthebestofzambia.com/robin-pope-safaris

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— Hot off the press: NEWS

News on Project OSCAR - including the Kasama Fruit Orchard, Chikalisha Taleta and the Peko Pe

Project OSCAR is a community service society formed to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable members of society in Northern Zambia.

Kasama Fruit OrchardThe trees are now in their third year. Most of them have doubled in size. Jackfruit, Mexican Apple, Avocado and Guava have proven to be the best suited to the area.

Chikalisha Taleta Rural Development Women ClubHarvests have started with Groundnuts, Soya beans and Maize. Sensitization workshops about deforestation, erosion control and organic agriculture need to be intensified, so sustainable food security can be achieved. Literacy classes are still held under the tree. A sub-group to learn about saving and budgeting was started. Chikalisha Taleta group has been accepted as a Multipurpose Cooperative by the relevant Government Department.

The Peko Pe Stove ProjectThe stove was exhibited and demonstrated at the Zambian Art and Design Fair in November 2011. ‘Miombo Organisation’ Norway came with improved prototypes. The stove

created a lot of interest.

Our affiliated youth groups, Zambia Youths Multipurpose Cooperative Society (ZYMCOS) and Allied Youth Entrepreneurs (AYE) took the stove to the Global Expo in Botswana witheight participating countries from Africa and overseas, such as Brazil. The youths were able to raise a lot of interest and received the First Prize for ‘Best Overall Display’. The Botswana ‘Pay Less’ store chain is interested in marketing the stove.

During Youths Week in Lusaka in March 2012 the Peko Pe was exhibited by a ZYMCOS and AYE member. He received Second Prize in the ‘Clean Tech’ sector for the stove. The fact that the Peko Pe is a gasifyer and a bio mass multi fuel system, and can be used to produce bio char makes it stand out from the rest.

Stoves have been produced in Mbala. The Mbala group is planning to open up a workshop for production and to train artisans so it can find its way into the more distant villages.

Project OSCAR needs ongoing support so find out more:

Information+260 (0) 976 155 867projectoscarinzambia@yahoo.comthebestofzambia.com/project-oscar

LAWS calls for membership renewals

The Lusaka Animal Welfare Society is looking for continued support asking people to become members or renew their membership for 2012/13.

LAWS membership fees have remained the same as last year. Membership Fee valid from April 2012 – March 2013: » K100, 000 per individual » K200, 000 per family » New members will receive a LAWS

key ring with all important contact phone numbers listed

LAWS request continued support so they can continue making a difference to the many dogs and cats in need around the Lusaka area. Get in touch for membership.

LAWS is a registered charity that provides the care, treatment, rehabilitation and re-homing of abused domestic animals. LAWS manages a small shelter on Sadzu Road in Lusaka, Zambia.

Information+260 (0) 966 005 297info@lawszambia.orgthebestofzambia.com/lusaka-animal-welfare-society

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It’s BBQ month at Plates Restaurant

This June, visit Plates Restaurant to try their delicious American-style BBQ dishes.

Let your imagination go wild - BBQ style food available this month is: » Pulled Pork Sandwich » Kansas BBQ Ribs » Beer-braised Boerewors » BBQ Duck Quesadilla » Southern Fried Chicken

As usual the Plates specials change every week and glasses of wine start from just K15,000!

Plates is a fine dining restaurant in Acacia Park, next to Arcades Shopping Mall. Plates Restaurant offers American and Mediterranean cuisine perfectly paired with international wines. Alternatively, enjoy a sophisticated ambience with friends or business associates at the Plates Wine Bar, which offers an extensive range of wines to choose from. This Lusaka restaurant is open Monday to Saturday from 11:30 to 15:00 for lunch and from 18:30 to 23:00 for dinner. On Saturdays it is open until midnight.

Information+260 (0) 211 841 015info@plateszambia.comthebestofzambia.com/plates-restaurant

Sunday lunches and family fun at Fringilla

Special Sunday lunches of juicy roasts and curries are available from Fringilla Farm Lodge.

Choose from a wide variety of roasts and curries served with either steamed rice, roast potatoes wedges or nshima. Servings come with a selection of salads, gravies and vegetable and freshly made desserts.

Extend your stay for a family weekend braii, perfect for outdoor lovers. Fringilla weekend braiis are famous for beautiful surrounds in the Fringilla botanical gardens.

A wide range of Fringilla products are available to choose from including juicy steaks, pork chops, Fringilla boerewors sausage, pizzas, burgers, Fringilla pies to mention but a few. This is served with rice, potatoes, chips or nshima, together with wide selection of salads, gravies and vegetables.

Accommodation, grounds and activities also available.

Information+260 (0) 211 213 885fringillalodge@gmail.comthebestofzambia.com/fringilla-farm-lodge

New bags and jewellery from Jackal & Hide

Jackal & Hide introduce their new range of leather handbags with their first ever range of hand crafted jewellery!

Jackal & Hide HandbagsThis beautiful collection is constantly evolving with new designs appearing every week. This month Jackal & Hide are introducing their new autumn gold and brown collection as well as their bright, fun blue and teal collection.

Jackal & Hide jewelleryThis exquisite collection ranges from delicately designed brass earrings and horn necklaces right through to historic, unique Indian and ethnic silver pieces.

The Design HouseView the new ranges at the Design House - the place to go if you love beautifully handmade fashion accessories and home ware. Browse a wide variety of high quality Zambian and international art and giftware and indulge at the delicious bistro.

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New ranges from Jackal & Hide-find them at The Design House

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The Design House is the place to go if you love beautifully hand made fashion accessories and home ware. It is set in the wonderful surround-ings of Sugarbush Farm. .

Browse a wide variety of high quality Zam-bian and international art and giftware. Indulge yourself at the delicious bistro with our amazing Sunday roasts and weekly menu of savory and sweet treats. Pre-book a platter lunch for business or friends.

Jackal & Hide Handbags

This beautiful collection is constantly evolving with new designs appearing on the shelves every week. This month we are introducing our new autumn gold and brown collection as well as our bright, fun blue and teal collection.

Tribal Textiles

The Design House is directly linked to Tribal Tex-tiles in the Luangwa Valley and carries a wide selec-tion of all our traditional and new interior designs. We have just received our new animal range.

OPENING TIMES

The Design House is open

six days a week

Tuesday-Saturday: 08:30 -17:00

Sunday 09:00 -16:00

MONDAY CLOSED

OTHER GEMS AT THE DESIGN HOUSE We are very excited to have just launched our new hand crafted Jackal and Hide jewellery. This exquisite collection ranges from delicately designed brass earrings and horn necklaces right through to historic, unique Indian and ethnic silver pieces.

JACKAL & HIDE/DESIGN HOUSE +260 (0) 211 213 841 shop@jackalandhide.net www.jackalandhide.net CAFÉ RESERVATIONS +260 (0) 974 421 464

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Phoenix Photgraphics membership benefits

Phoenix Photographics Limited invites you to join the Phoenix Loyalty Club for a range of fantastic perks.

» Prizes » Discounts » Monthly awards » Regular promotional offers » Conditions apply

Just ask in store for full details and make sure you don’t miss out on these member benefits. Past prizes and discounts have included SD cards, 25% off enlargement and up to 15% off purchases..

With two outlets in Lusaka, one on Cairo Road and the other at the Manda Hill Shopping Mall, Phoenix Photographics Ltd provides professional photography and graphic design work in Zambia.

With a photography studio, professional designers and top quality equipment. You can expect excellent photo results from this team of experts.

Information+260 (0) 211 221 916phoenix@zamnet.zmthebestofzambia.com/phoenix-photographics

Glitter and Sparkle give wedding planning tips

Sign up to the Glitter and Sparkle newsletter to receive regular event planning tips like the ones detailed here.

The importance of a checklistStarting with a checklist helps ensure all is written down, so nothing is forgotten. All clients receive a checklist at no extra cost.

Colour schemesIf you are uncertain about your colour scheme, look online or in magazines for ideas. Fill a journal with pictures of centre pieces, flowers and décor you like - helpful when you meet the Glitter and Sparkle team to discuss your needs.

Cost is relativeSome would say Glitter and Sparkle is expensive. Remember that cost is all relative; it all depends on one’s ideas and how much work is involved. Glitter and Sparkle are a very professional team ensuring quality. It will not hurt to get a quote - all quotes are tailor made to client’s specifications. Passion drives this team to be the best.

Information+260 (0) 211 228 817info@glittersparkle.netthebestofzambia.com/glitter-and-sparkle

Latest arrivals at Zambia Adventist Press

There’s a great selection of new books at Zambia Adventist Press such as:

Ready to Say I DoA must read for those contemplating marriage, those on the verge of saying I do and those women who suppose time is no longer on their side. With a subtle but ever present sense of humour, Pastor George Mwansa, host of ZNBC TV program Hour of Hope, helps young people re-think their relationship with God, especially in connection withtheir search for a marriage partner. Available for only K87,000

Revelation of Things to ComeAt the mission control of the universe, God has always been concerned that man shouldhave adequate warning of events to happen in the future. This book contains prophecies spanning the Christian Era beyond the end of time. This verse by verse study of the book of Revelation helps the reader realize that Jesus is the central figure and that this same Jesus will come again. The book is K116, 400.Get your copies whilst stocks last!

Information+260 (0) 211 231 884zapzambia@yahoo.comthebestofzambia.com/adventist-press

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Reduce risk with fire protection products

Premium Fire Services set out to reduce the risk of loss of life and property by applying their specialist knowledge. They recommend and install appropriate fire protection products.

Premium Fire Services provides fire protection equipment and is a reliable source of information on all matters related to fire protection. You are welcome to get in touch with the professional team to discuss your fire protection needs.

Premium Fire Services import a wide range of fire fighting equipment from UK, Germany and South Africa, all manufactured according to the highest standard: » Fire extinguishers » Fire extinguisher powder » Fire alarm panels » Smoke detectors » Bells and electronic sounders » Manual cell points » Fire alarm cables » Fire suppression systems » Training and fire drill training

Information+260 (0) 211 212 121premiumf@zamtel.zmthebestofzambia.com/premium-fire-services

The latest from Rapid Aluminium

Rapid Aluminium recently completed fenestration works on Elunda III.

Elunda IIIElunda III is a building with large areas of glass with no visible support frames. Rapid Aluminium were approached to design, engineer, fabricate and fit all the windows and doors. This included the large ‘curtain walls’, now one of five handled this way in the country. As is standard with all Rapid Aluminium’s installations, high quality aluminium extruded in South Africa to US and European standards was used.

A new range of standard windowsThese prefabricated windows range from a height of 590mm to 1490mm and widths of 1200mm to 2400mm. This exciting development offers customers the opportunity to buy fully glazed aluminium windows ‘off the shelf’. The windows are the same high standard but cost savings from standardised sizes and the option of self-fitting mean that these windows are much more affordable.

Information+260 (0) 211 292 366v.vidmar@microlink.zmthebestofzambia.com/rapid-aluminium

Lister Pettter in Zambia through Powerworld

Powerworld are the official distributers of the famous UK brand Lister Petter in Zambia. Products include generators, irrigation pumps, welding sets and multi-purpose engines.

Powerworld carry an award winning brand. In 2008 Lister Petter won the Guinness World Record under the Oldest Still Running Engine category!

Lister Petter is a UK brand known worldwide for manufacturing reliable, clean and durable engines.

The best warranty in the industry is available - two years or 5000 hours.Genuine spare parts for all products are provided alongside a workshop manned by factory trained engineers. At Powerworld, everything is geared to providing customers with high quality products and a back-up service to match. Items in stock are delivered within days. Items not in stock will be ordered and delivered within eight weeks.

Information+260 (0) 211 244 583listerpower@zamnet.zmthebestofzambia.com/powerworld

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He found that all his cancer patients seemed to have something in common - there had been some kind of psycho emotional conflict prior to the onset of their disease, a conflict not fully resolved.

For many years we have been looking at disease as something that ‘attacks’ us from the outside. We have become accustomed to the idea that it is a war that we are fighting - me against all the bacteria, viruses and other little beasties out there. But could it, just maybe,be possible that we have left something very important out of the equation?

In Proverbs 23:7 the Bible tells us that, ‘For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” And today science is now discovering the truth about this statement.

In the treatment of cancer, we have so far only looked at how to get rid of the physical signs and symptoms of the cancer cells in our body. But science now sees that we need to not only look at the result, but at the origin.

Have you ever wondered why you never see cancer systematically spread to surrounding tissue? For example, you do not find ladies that have cervical cancer and uterine cancer? These questions came to medical doctor and cancer surgeon Ryke-Geerd Hamer, from Germany.

Over a 10 year period of examining 20,000 cancer patients with all types of cancer he found that there are

Health corner: Mind or matter?psychological and emotional factors involved in both the onset and healing of cancer. He found that all his cancer patients seemed to have something in common - there had been some kind of psycho emotional conflict prior to the onset of their disease, a conflict not fully resolved.

X-rays taken of the brain showed in all cases a ‘dark shadow’ somewhere in the brain. These dark spots would be in exactly the same place in the brain for the same type of cancer. There was also a 100% correlation between the dark spot in the brain, the location of the cancer in the body and the specific type of unresolved conflict.

This is why Dr Hamer suggests that when we are in a stressful conflict that is not resolved, the emotional reflex centre in the brain which corresponds to the experiencedemotion (such as anger, frustration, grief) will slowly break down. Each of these emotion centers are connected to a specific organ. When a centre breaks down, it will startsending wrong information to the organ it controls, resulting in the formation of deformed cells in the tissue: cancer cells.

Dr Hamer started including psychotherapy (psych = mind; therapy= treatment) as part of the healing process and found that when the specific conflict was resolved, the cancer immediately stopped growing at cellular level. The dark spot in the brain started to disappear.

So the solution to most of our problems seems to be not so much the ‘enemy’ out there, but what I am allowing my mind to dwell on. Let us choose to live the solution and notjust see the consequences. “.. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine..”

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@globalvoices #Zambia fixes maize price again, flustering World Bank

@niqueBuck#Zesco #zambia trust me, solar sounds so good right about now!!

@mrafrica1962Commendable act reducing lending rates by 5% now release funds to SME’s #zambia RT @zadama24 THE Bank of Zambia has commended Stanbic Bank.

@nanakicksbuttThere was a Diamond Jubilee celebration in Lusaka? Seriously guys. Is it just me? #Zambia