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Issue 1 >> August 2011

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thebestofzambia.com expands its services

It’s no secret that the team at the Best of Zambia are exceptionally passionate about providing high quality communication about Zambia on the web. One of the things we pride ourselves on is that we listen. In fact the entire Best of Zambia development has been heavily influenced by feedback from our clients. They have been saying they want to be promoted more regularly throughout the year. We have responded with this on-line magazine distributed through our web based channels.

thebestofzambia.com has been working longest with clients in the travel sector. For a while various accommodation providers have been asking for an affordable website package that could work with thebestofzambia.com accommodation pages whilst allowing more flexibility. We’re proud to say we’re delivering on that too.

Introducing thebestofzambia.com magazineThe idea for an on-line magazine came as a result of a good problem we had - our client base is growing. We have been racking our brains about how we can effectively promote our clients. Up until now we have done it through the blog and newsletter but too inconsistently for our liking. There is always room for improvement and we’ll be the first to admit that. As we have experience working in the field of magazine production and we needed a container to house a growing amount of (mostly) time sensitive content we felt a magazine was a fantastic solution. We hope you agree. It is accessible to anyone who wants to know the latest news, offers and events in Zambia. Because it is full of locally relevant content we know it will be especially popular with our Zambian website users.

How you can use this on-line magazine to your benefitThe on-line magazine is free as part of thebestofzambia.com gold membership service. All the content in this first magazine has been submitted to us by our clients. If you are a gold member of the Best of Zambia, we will publish whatever news, offers and events you give us in our on-line magazine (subject to our terms and conditions see page 3) and distribute it through our regularly updated web based channels: » 7,000+ e-newsletter subscribers » Nearly 500 fans on our recently launched Facebook page » 2,000+ followers on Twitter » The Best of Zambia blog attached to the website

This magazine has been created for and with Best of Zambia gold members. Gold member customers can participate in the next issue.

In order to distribute the latest news, offers and events, our gold member clients need to submit their content to us by the 20th of each month. It needs to be accurate and ideally include supporting imagery if pictures on clients Best of Zambia web page(s) are not applicable. We look forward to working with our clients to help promote their services even further. Send your latest news, offers and events to hello@thebestofzambia.com

Accommodation websites from just K7,000,000 now available!The accommodation website package now available has been specially designed for Zambian accommodation providers by thebestofzambia.com design team. Developed to provide all the options you’re likely to need as an accommodation provider, this robust package is flexible enough for accommodation providers to put their own stamp on it, reflecting their brand style. What’s more we can help you market your new accommodation website through thebestofzambia.com and through various training packages (launching soon). sara@thebestofzambia.com for more information.

As a gold member of the Best of Zambia you can participate in next month’s on-line magazine - submit content by the 20th of August.

A standalone website package for accommodation providers is now available from K6,000,000!

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Drum roll please! This is the first ever issue of thebestofzambia.com magazine, our August 2011 issue. Each on-line magazine

contains content relevant to a specific month so use this as your monthly guide on events, offers and news in Zambia.

The aim is to showcase thebestofzambia.com members more regularly and more effectively. This on-line magazine will have a richer local flavour. Content is on the events, offers and news about thebestofzambia.com members and so it is naturally more relevant to people in Zambia. Our bog and newsletters will continue to promote content that is relevant to a more international audience.

This first issue has more travel and leisure content than anything else. This is fine but not deliberate. If you are a member of thebestofzambia.com from other sectors then you need to send in your latest events, offers and news to us by the 20th of each month. In future we’d like to represent all sectors in Zambia more evenly, but we do need our members’ help to do that! For now, enjoy the first issue and let us know what you think on www.facebook.com/thebestofzambia

Sara Brown, thebestofzambia.com magazine,Managing editor

Contents >>— Travel and leisureEvents, offers and news on products and services for people travelling in Zambia. Also relevant to those living in Zambia who are looking for exciting and interesting things to do, places to visit and events to attend . >> 4

— Living and lifestyleEvents, offers and news about products, services and lifestyle choices for people living in Zambia. >> 12

— Organisations and developmentEvents, offers and news relating to key organisations and enterprises involved in development work in Zambia. >> 13

— Industry and agricultureEvents, offers and news about the industrial and agricultural sector in Zambia. >> 13

— Business and servicesEvents, offers and news about companies providing a full range of products and services that support businesses in Zambia. >> 14

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or omitted from publication by us. 2. We accept no liability for any material not received by us or received in a corrupted form, or for loss or damage to the client’s published material, artwork or photographs. 3. We aim to promote our clients’ products and/or services through this online magazine, but we can in no way guarantee increased sales and business as a result, as that depends

on factors outside our control. We shall not be liable to our clients for any loss of profits, business, revenue, opportunity, goodwill or anticipated savings nor for any indirect, consequential or economic loss whatsoever arising in connection with the publication of this online magazine.

Please refer to our full terms and conditions published on our website.

From the editor >>

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Chit Chat Café August events

Chit Chat Café holds regular events at their relaxed and friendly restaurant. Here’s what’s happening in August so you don’t miss the fun!

Quiz night, Wednesday, August 17thChit Chat quiz nights are perfect for friends and family to take time out and enjoy some friendly competition. Chit Chat has put together a fantastic offer: K50,000 per person and that includes your meal!

80’s and 90’s retro party, Saturday, August 27thGet your glad rags on and head to Chit Chat on Saturday the 27th for another retro party night put together by the fantastic Chit Chat team. Tickets are just K25,000! And, there’s a happy hours from 19:00 to 21:00 with various drinks offers available.

Open mic event, August date to be confirmedUsually on the first Saturday of the month, Chit Chat Café is the place to be if you’re a fan of live entertainment or are a Zambian amateur artist. This open mic event is the perfect place for Zambia’s top amateur talent to showcase themselves to the enthusiastic and generous Chit Chat crowd. It’s a perfect way to spend a Saturday night. More information about dates, times and ticket price will be available on the Best of Zambia Facebook and Twitter pages shortly. Or get in touch with Chit Chat directly.

Contact Kevin on +260 (0) 977 774 481 or email kevin@chitchat.co.zm thebestofzambia.com/chit-chat-cafe

— Travel and leisure: EVENTS

Scottish and Irish entertainment at Rhapsody’s Lusaka

Rhapsody’s and the American School of Lusaka present a trio from Scotland and Ireland on Saturday the 6th of August at 20.00. Reserve a table if you want dinner! Telephone+260 (0) 211 256 705 or email roula@rhapsodys.co.zm

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— Travel and leisure: OFFERS

Coffee Talk’s Fab Friday’s!

Coffee Talk have launched a promotion every single Friday. The current special at Coffee Talk is: buy one medium or large pizza and get one absolutely free!

Keep an eye on the Fab Friday offer from Coffee Talk – after all who says no to a freebie? Find Coffee Talk at Shop No. 1, Farmers House Central Park, Cairo Road, Lusaka. Telephone +260 (0) 211 235 276 or +260 (0) 211 235 277 or email wits@microlink.zmwww.thebestofzambia.com/coffee-talk

Wine pairing evening with wine master

Rhapsody’s Lusaka are putting on a wine pairing three course dinner with wine expert Clive Torr! Tickets are on sale for the event on Wednesday the 24th of August for K200,000 per person. Tickets include meals, wines and wine master pairing! Perfect for lovers of fine wines, food and good company.

This is another exciting event by Rhapsody’s Lusaka who you can trust for high quality entertainment that’s a little different, every single month.

Phone +260 (0) 211 256 705 or you can email roula@rhapsodys.co.zm

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— Travel and Leisure: NEWS

Vacancy at Ngolide Lodge Livingstone: Sales and Marketing Representative Ngolide Lodge is looking for someone who has knowledge of computers, especially with regard to email handling and customer management. The successful candidate will be able to carry out basic calculations, meet clients and complete all sales and marketing related tasks for the Lodge. Apply to Hema Nana by email,ngolidelodge@gmail.com

The successful launch of Victoria Apartments in Livingstone

Victoria Apartments have been running successfully since operations began just four months ago.

Key features of Victoria Apartments are: » Self-catering apartments in an easily accessible location on

Mosi-oa-Tunya Road. » Apartments start from $116 per apartment per night and they

can comfortably sleep four people. » Each apartment contains two bedrooms (one king-sized

bed and two twin beds) both with en-suite bathrooms, a comfortable lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, your very own private veranda. » Free DSTV and WIFI. » Victoria Apartment guests have the special privilege of using

the facilities of Protea Hotel Livingstone (bar, restaurant and swimming pool) through the partnership Victoria Apartments have arranged with them. » A full range of referral services are available (taxis, shops and

boutiques, area attractions etc) and these can be tailored to meet the needs of any guest.

Be assured, it doesn’t get any better than spending a few nights in one of their 13 self-catered apartments if you want the freedom to be yourself and do as you please at an affordable price. The apartments are an ideal choice for families and business travellers.

For more details please contact Mark Stephens on +260 (0) 973 313 644 or send an email to va.reservations@gmail.comthebestofzambia.com/victoria-apartments

>> Victoria Apartments have been running successfully for four month and run a successful partnership with Protea Hotels

Masala Mantra expands its services Raise a toast to free home delivery services and specials on drinks. You can now enjoy authentic Indian cuisine in your living room if you choose to!

They have also launched a happy hour from 18.30 to 19.30 with a buy one get one free offer on drinks. Call +260 (0) 211 227 090 or +260 (0) 211 237 069. Email sksushmakumar@gmail.com

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Southern Sun Ridgeway have a great reputation for supporting cultural interchange. This Lusaka hotel eagerly takes any opportunity to encourage the possibilities of bringing different cultural talents to Zambia. Two recent events are highlighted below. The Philomela Choir The Philomela Choir, a Helsinki-based women’s choir started in 1984 and has 45 members. Philomela aspires to perform choral music as extensively and ambitiously as possible. The choir sings traditional, modern, sacred masses and light music. Their singing styles originating from the Finnish national epic, the Kalevala, as well as the works of contemporary composers, many of whom have dedicated works to Philomela.

Philomela have produced numerous radio recordings, and in 1991, received the Amateur Music Award of the Finnish Broadcasting Corporation. In the same year, Philomela was nominated Choir of the Year by the Finnish Women’s Choir Association. Philomela’s conductor, Marjukka Riihimaki is characterised as one of the most prominent choir conductors in Finland, a pioneer of female choirs and an inspiring instructor.

Following a three-day workshop in Lusaka, involving exciting local talent, the Zambian Vocal Collection and

Philomela Choir presented a breathtaking concert at the AISL. Adrian Penny, Southern Sun Ridgeway’s General Manager was thrilled to be able to contribute to a cultural exchange of such exceptionally high standards. “Our collaboration” said Penny, “with artists of such excellence is encouragement and motivation for our team”.

Queens Day of the NetherlandsQueens Day of the Netherlands is traditionally the celebration of the Dutch Queen’s birthday, usually celebrated on the 30th of April. But with the activities around the wedding of Prince William and his bride Catherine, the celebrations of Queens Day were moved to the 28th April.

The event was a veritable feast of ‘orange’, and Southern Sun Ridgeway were honoured to cater for 300

guests. Mouth-watering Dutch specialities were on offer and the friendliness of the staff enhanced the festive atmosphere. This time it was an exchange of culinary delights that energised the kitchen staff at Southern Sun Ridgeway and chef Faith Makosa and her staff delivered delicious Dutch favourites much to the delight of guests.

‘Leve de Koningin’ (Long live the Queen) was heard whilst staff and management alike celebrated the Queen’s birthday with the Duth people.

For Southern Sun Ridgeway the continued support of worthwhile cultural projects and exchanges will always be a priority, to benefit the residents of Lusaka. So make sure you keep an eye out for more events promoted by Southern Sun Ridgeway!

Southern Sun Ridgeway leads the way with cultural support

Southern Sun Ridgeway are keen support meaningful cultural interchange.

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— Travel and Leisure: NEWS

Village Rest is a wonderful lodge in Lilayi offering a gym, swimming pool and accommodation.

Brand new indoor poolThey have been hard at work and are pleased to announce they have completed the covering of their 25 meter swimming pool. This has been done to maintain swimmable temperatures. Now swimming at Village Rest will be a pleasure whatever the weather!

Swimming training for the Commonwealth Youth Games!This is especially important for the swimmers that use the Village Rest training pool through winter in preparation for the next competitive season beginning in September. Village Rest have 16 swimmers in various training programs, ranging from juniors, right up to elite swimmers preparing for the Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in September 2011 in the Isle of Man, UK.

Community swimming clubVillage Rest are closely affiliated with the Zambia Amateur Swimming Union and run the community based Kapenta Swimming Club. It caters for a number of under privileged swimmers and Village Rest are very happy that some of the kids in serious training are amongst the group of swimmers whom they have been supporting and sponsoring for the past

Take note, Village Rest is making a big splash!

few years. All the hard work over the years is now most definitely paying off!

Pool and gym facilitiesGym members are still able to enjoy a swim when they feel like it. The Village Rest gym offers professional supervision and training alongside quality gym equipment and a sauna. » Daily fee: $7 » Monthly fee: $60 » Three months fee: $150 » Annual fee: $600 » Students under 18, monthly

fee: $30

Grounds and accommodationVillage Rest also has beautiful grounds and eight self contained chalets available from $60 per night.

For more information contact +260 (0) 211 278 690 or +260 (0) 955 913 560. Email vrest@coppernet.zm

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Flight news

thebestofzambia.com is very pleased to be representing a growing list of airline companies. According to a recent Daily Mail article (shown to us by Peter Frost of Associated Printers) ‘Zambia targets a million tourist arrivals to earn $350 million’. We know this cannot happen without the services offered by providers like our clients South African Airways, Air Zimbabwe and Zambezi Airlines. It is very exciting for us to see an increasing amount of enquiries coming through to flight providers like these through our site.

AASouth African Airways in ZambiaThe South African Airways Lusaka office based at Southern Sun Hotel, Ridgeway (thebestofzambia.com/southern-sun-ridgeway), handles flights and bookings in and out of Zambia. With regular return flights from Lusaka, Livingstone and Ndola to a host of regional and international cities, South African Airways in Zambia is a major world-class flyer and Star Alliance member. You can telephone +260 (0) 211 252 408 or email the team on flyadmin@flysaa.com

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Air ZimbabweAir Zimbabwe operates from Kariba House on Chachacha Road in Lusaka. They offer three flights per week from Lusaka to Harare with connections to Johannesburg - South Africa, London - England, Kuala Lumpur - Malaysia, Beijing - China and the Democratic Republic of Congo. As well as regular flights, Air Zimbabwe also offers charter services catering for groups between 100 and 200 people to domestic, regional and international destinations. Telephone +260 (0) 211 225 431 or email sales@airzimbabwe.co.zm

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Zambezi AirlinesZambezi Airlines offer affordable and regular regional flights from Zambia to Johannesburg, Harare, Lubumbashi and Dar Es Salaam. One of their unique selling points is they also offer internal flights between Livingstone and Lusaka allowing quick, easy and affordable transport between these key local cities. They have also very recently launched direct flights between Livingstone and Cape Town. Telephone +260 (0) 211 254 244 or email info@flyzambezi.com

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thebestofzambia.com are proud to represent and promote South African Airways, Air Zimbabwe and Zambezi Airlines

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— Travel and leisure: NEWS

A short history of accommodation provision in LivingstoneLivingstone town in Zambia has a fascinating history. It was the first white settlement in the country (then Northern Rhodesia) and became a gateway to the copper mines further north. The settlers crossed the Zambezi River at its deepest and narrowest, a few kilometres west of the Victoria Falls. This crossing is known as the ‘The Old Drift’.

The Old Drift Settlement was established in 1898. Fron then on numerous colonial developments started. The Livingstone Hotel was the first hotel in town and the first brick building of any considerable size to be built. Built in 1906 it consisted of 10 rooms. Sadly, the hotel closed in the 1930’s and was converted into shops. A second hotel built in the same year survived - North Western Hotel still stands as a national monument.

Hotel accommodation was a preserve of foreign investors for a very long time. Only recently, in about the year 2000, did indigenous Zambians wake up to the

challenge to build affordable quality lodge and guesthouse accommodation in order to cater for a wider spectrum of holiday makers. Examples of such accommodation include:

» Guestmate Inn thebestofzambia.com/guestmate-inn » Chapa Classic Lodge

thebestofzambia.com/chapa-classic » Limbo Guesthouse

thebestofzambia.com/limbo-guest-lodge » Kwesu Guest Village

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Today the Livingstone Lodge and Guest House Association (of which the above are members) is working to bring Zambian lodging entrepreneurs together to facilitate quality control in lodge management and also assist in economic development of the Zambian tourism sector. For further information contact General Kapawa of Guestmate Inn (pictured below). Telephone +260 (0) 213 323 939 or +260 (0) 977 777 939. Email guestmate@microlink.zmthebestofzambia.com/guestmate-inn

Owner of Guest Mate Inn, General Kapawa, shares his short history of accommodation provision in Livingstone.

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18 July 2011 marked the second annual Nelson Mandela International Day. On this day, people around the world were reminded of the tremendous efforts of Mr. Mandela, and his contribution to humanity over more than 60 years.

How Mandela Day came aboutIn 2009, reflecting on Nelson Mandela’s achievements and contributions in the face of tremendous difficulties, all 192 member states of the United Nations adopted unanimously a resolution to commemorate the life and accomplishments of Mr. Mandela. Every year since, the declaration (on July 18th, Mandela’s birthday) the day carries with it a message to the world that is simple yet powerful: a call to action for every person to take individual responsibility for transforming the world into a better place, one action and one step at a time. Recognising the power of individuals to be catalysts for change, the objective of Mandela Day is to build a global movement that harnesses the collective unity of communities to empower themselves. Taonga Community School

reconstruction

In Zambia as part of the commemoration of Nelson Mandela Day, a consortium of South African companies, under the aegis of the South

African High Commission and in partnership with the United Nations in Zambia, celebrated the ground-breaking ceremony of the Taonga Community School reconstruction in Lusaka’s Bauleni compound.

The new construction will replace the previous school building which was damaged by fire years ago. In the years since the fire, over 400 students, from grades one through seven, have been receiving their education in a makeshift structure on donated council land. With volunteered professional expertise, guidance, material and financial aid a large group of South African company representatives have taken ownership of this initiative and have already collected over K20 million. The response and enthusiasm for this joint venture project has been overwhelming. The South African High Commission is providing a Hydro-Foam brick making machine for the duration of the building phase to enable the school building committee to manufacture their own bricks with sponsored materials.

The aim is to build seven class rooms, each large enough for 35 learners, modern ablutions, three offices and a large hall which the school can also rent out over weekends to earn funds for the school.

On behalf of South African companies operating in Zambia, Southern Sun Ridgeway General Manager, Adrian Penny said, “We are commemorating the Nelson Mandela International Day. Therefore your help to the community could not have come on a better day when we are celebrating the life ideals of this great global icon.” The reconstruction, expected to be completed by December 2011, will cost over K500 million to complete. The new school will provide a quality learning environment for up to 500 pupils between grades one and seven. This is more than double the current capacity of the school.

Dr. Olusegun Babaniyi, Acting United Nations Resident Coordinator and WHO Representative in Zambia, has commended the magnanimity of the consortium of South African companies, describing their efforts to support the Bauleni community and the Taonga Community School as a clear manifestation of former South African President Nelson Mandela’s spirit of tireless leadership, commitment to change, and recognition of the importance of education. “A good head and good heart are always a formidable combination. But when you add to that a literate tongue or pen, then you have something very special,” Mr. Mandela once remarked.

Southern Sun Ridgeway supports launch of school reconstruction on Nelson Mandela International Day

Southern Sun Ridgeway has been one of the South African companies giving their support to the Taonga Community School.

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All over pampering day: 28/08/11

Avocado Hair and Day Spa have put together a blissful all over pampering day for mind, body and soul. You’ll be treated to a wonderful selection of health and beauty treatments by a team of trained experts.

Your head to toe holistic experience from Avocado will include a: » Warm up yoga class » Skin type specific facial cleanse » Spectacular herb infused massage » Luxury manicure » Luxury pedicure » Nutritious lunch with drink » Motivational talk on health and well-being » Refreshing morning and afternoon teas

This relaxing all inclusive treatment package will make an incredible present for someone special who deserves to be pampered. Treat yourself if you must! This would also make a wonderful experience to be shared amongst a group of friends. Finally, this is ideal for corporate groups too.

Workshop details: » 28th of August 2011 » From 09:00 to 15:30 » K550,000 per person » 17 Dunduza Chisidza Crescent, Longacres

(Opposite the Italian Orthopaedic Hospital) » Just 10 spaces available! So book now!

Book your place on this Wellness Workshop:Call +260 (0) 211 255 358 or +260 (0) 978 443 614, email avocado@microlink.zmthebestofzambia.com/avocado

<< A head to toe holistic experience specially created by the experts at Avocado Hair and Day Spa for just K500,000!

Installation, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting of Solar Equipment course: 01 - 05/08/11

K2,770,000 for the following: » Four nights accommodation at the House of

Excellence in Kafue » All meals and refreshments » Toolkit including spanners, screw drivers,

spirit level, multimeter etc » A book, “A practical guide to solar

photovoltaic systems for technicians” » Writing pad and pen » Transport from Pumulani to the House of

Excellence and vice versa. » Certificate or Certificate of Attendance.

If you do not need accommodation the course is K1,670,000.

Contact the Pumulani Renewable Energy Centre for more information and an intake form. Email pumulanikafue@gmail.com or phone +260 (0) 977 772 290 thebestofzambia.com/pumulani

>> K2,770,000 for the course with accommodation in Kafue, or K1,670,000 without .

— Living and lifestyle: EVENTS

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This August an amazing team of oarsmen and women will start their 1000 Kilometre row down the Zambezi from Angola to Victoria Falls. Their aim - to raise £50,000 for the charity Village Water who support the provision of clean water to villages in remote parts of Zambia.

The team will effectively be rowing a million metres for a million litres! They have already raised £12,179.11 and they haven’t even started rowing yet! Can you help them reach their target of £50,000?

Here is how you can support the Row Zambezi team: » Visit their website and follow the exhibition live: www.rowzambezi.com » Follow them on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/pages/Row-Zambezi/163579800333167 » Follow them on www.twitter.com/rowzambezi » Donate: www.justgiving.com/Row-Zambezi-Expedition » Buy the charity single ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ by Polaris Condition

www.polariscondition.bandcamp.com/track/the-smoke-that-thunders

All this is in aid of Village Water! thebestofzambia.com/village-water

— Organisations and development: NEWS

Support the Row Zambezi team as they raise funds for Village Water

— Industry and agriculture: NEWS

You probably don’t need reminding about the national Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show, ending on the 1st of August. First held in 1926, this year Zambia celebrates its 85th year of exhibitions with the theme, “Shaping tomorrow’s world.”

This year’s show has attracted 17 foreign countries among them Egypt, India, Kenya, South Africa, Zimbabwe, China, Iran, Pakistan, Japan, Tanzania and Angola. Others are Germany, Ghana, Nigeria, Namibia, Indonesia and Malawi.

The show is held annually in Lusaka and is organised by the Agricultural and Commercial Show Society of Zambia. Sectors of the economy that are represented at the show include livestock, agricultural machinery and implements, poultry and its products, horticulture, manufacturing, industrial equipment, motor vehicles, plastics products, trading, financial services, forestry and its products, fishing etc.

The show provides an important platform to showcase Zambia’s products and also gives an opportunity for foreign businesses to promote their products on the Zambian market.

The Agricultural and Commercial Society of Zambia announced a budget of K3.5 billion for this year’s show and a total of K1.9 billion was allocated for the improvement of infrastructure at the Lusaka show grounds where the event will

Zambia’s 85th Agricultural and Commercial Show ends on the 1st of August

be held. Five roads have been rehabilitated in preparation for the show and a new gate has been opened along the Great east road. The show is expected to bring a turnover of K5.5 billion.

Show goers will be treated to live music from internationally renowned rhumba artist Ferre Golla and other musicians from Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi. The music shows have been sponsored by mobile phone service providers MTN and Airtel.

We hope to bring more news about members of thebestofzambia.com who were in attendance in our September issue.

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— Business and services: NEWS

Books and partnerships with a shared focus - encouraging trade and investment into Africa

thebestofzambia.com have been working with Image Promotions Ltd and Global Village Partnerships who are launching the first Best of Zambia book. Global Village (www.GVPedia.com) have recently partnered with the World Trade Center Cape Town as their official media division. The World Trade Center in Cape Town is the driving force behind developing World Trade Centers in other African countries, holding all 15 licenses appointed for the development of World Trade Centers in Africa. This ushers in an exciting time for African growth and investment.

The 2012 EMEA comes to Africa!The World Trade Center EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) regional meeting was held in Belgium in June and the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) has awarded the hosting of the prestigious 2012 EMEA event for World Trade Centers to the World Trade Center Cape Town. This is a massive event to be held in March/April next year.

World Trade Center Cape Town is the headquarters of the World Trade Centers in Africa after being established by Mochron Investments – who hold all 15 African World Trade Center licenses. The honour bestowed on them to host the EMEA event in 2012 is therefore a great opportunity for furthering African trade status. It will allow the African World Trade Centers the chance to engage directly with more than 100 international World Trade Centers and will ultimately see 1000 or more serious international players attending.

The platform has been created – it’s now time for Africa to launch. As the appointed official media partners of the World Trade Centers in Africa, the reach and distribution of Global Village has reached new heights. Their shared focus on the encouragement of trade and investment into Africa ensures their partnership is a perfect fit.

Global Village and the Best of Zambia bookThe “Best of Zambia book” is a business to business coffee table book currently in its first year of production. Produced by Global Village Partnerships, who have already published over 40 “Best of ….” titles internationally; for example “Best of Kenya”, “Best of Australia”, “Best of Britain”, “Best of Denmark” all of which can also be viewed online as an eBook (www.GVPedia.com). In fact, more than one million unique readers from more than a 160 different countries do just that. thebestofzambia.com/best-of-zambia-book

<< The Best of Zambia Book is produced by Global Village Partnerships and Image Promotions Ltd

The Best of Zambia website is one of the businesses profiled in the Best of Zambia book (bottom).

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Associated Printers lead the way

Zambia’s first computer to plate machine has been installed at Associated Printers as reported by African Printers Magazine (1st Quarter 2011 issue). The installation of the Kodak Trendsetter 400 now offers improved quality and lower printing costs through higher efficiency and reduced operating costs.

Standing by their motto - Quality, Service Integrity - this new printing facility will help Associated Printers continue to deliver highly professional commercial printing and signage. They are of course available to supply the printing needs of all companies who want to make an impact with high standard communication material. Talk to Associated Printers about exhibition stands, brochures, magazines, calendars etc. This experienced team will be able to offer the right printing solution. Telephone +260 (0) 211 229 713 or +260 (0) 211 229 714, or you can email pfrost@iconnect.zm

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Associated Printers install the first ever computer to plate machine in Zambia

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A range of Pinnacle tents are available for hire in various sizes: » 3x3 meters, » 4x4 meters, » 5x5 meters » 6x6 meters

Described as Pinnacle tents because of the points they have at the top, they are perfect for stands such as food stalls. The smaller 3x3 meter marquee tent

can be used as an entrance to larger marquee. They come with clever block out material so they are really cool inside. Made in Germany they are made of superior quality material compared to standard marquee tents of that size. Rooney’s are specialists in hiring out quality equipment for events such as cocktail parties, weddings and

international conferences. As well as hiring out the equipment and comfortable, luxurious furnishings, their team can work alongside you to create a memorable function with a sophisticated atmosphere.

Reach the team on +260 (0) 211 222 571 or +260 (0) 211 231 115. Email hire@rooneys.co.zmthebestofzambia.com/rooneys

New Pinnacle marquee tents in stock for hire from Rooney’s

<< The Pinnacle marquee tents available from Rooney’s

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