Our curated weekly digest of the most important and interesting content about Zambia. This week — we announce exciting up and coming events from Barefeet Theatre and the Gomes Nsobe Safari Rally. There’s a school holiday special offer at Kaingu Safari Lodge and as well as news from Bikolinah Car Hire and Kozo Salon and Day Spa. In global news, who could have missed Obama Fever? Zambia is turning its attention to solar power and ‘The Next Africa – An Emerging Continent Becomes a Global Powerhouse’ looks like it will be a good read. We also feature five health and wellness businesses in Zambia. Read more below….
Events
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Nyamuka Zambia National Business Conference
Who hasn’t noticed the Nyamuka Zambia competition? Next up is the Nyamuka Zambia National Business Conference. This is for entrepreneurs and growth-orientated SMEs to interact with each other and with the business leaders of Zambia. The conference will offer business success tools, access to movers and shakers in business, an opportunity to ask your most pressing business questions and the chance to pitch your business to a ready market.
Date: 30th July, 2015
Time: 07:30 – 18:00 hours
Venue: Mulungushi Conference Centre
Entry: K200
Contact: Musonda Mwewa of Media 365 on +260 211 293600 -
See Annie Kansiime in Lusaka and Kitwe
Big Tee Entertainment brings you two nights with the African Queen of comedy, Annie Kansiime. She will be supported by Mwine Mushi, Kasaka & Crew and other local comedy acts. There will also be performances by Nyemba, Drimz and The Revolution Band.
Date: 31st July, 2015
Time: 19:00 hours
Location: Lusaka
Venue: New Government Complex
Entry: K150 (ordinary), K200 (couples), K200 (VIP)
Information: For tickets call 097 624 0028 or 097 292 4205Date: 1st August, 2015
Time: 19:00 hours
Location: Kitwe
Venue: Mist Gardens
Entry: K150 (ordinary), K200 (couples), K200 (VIP)
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The Gomes Nsobe Safari Rally
A great family day out packed with adrenaline and excitement! The second leg of the rally is at Nsobe Game Camp so you could even make a weekend of it. Watch the first leg at Ndola Motor Cross Track then head over to Nsobe Game Camp where you can relax and stay overnight ready for the second leg. Autoworld is one of the sponsors for this event.
Date: 1st August, 2015
Time: 14:00 hours
Location: Ndola
Venue: Ndola Motor Cross Track
Entry: FreeDate: 2nd August, 2015
Time: 09:00 hours
Location: Ndola
Venue: Nsobe Game Camp
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Barefeet Theatre brings you Miss Mathematics, a Micheal Jackson Musical Spectacle
Set to the rhythm, dance and spectacle of Micheal Jackson, laced with stories of misfortune, celebration and adventure, and presented by 200 performers, this show is not to be missed!
Date: 21st August, 2015
Time: 19:00 hours
Location: Lusaka
Venue: Pestallozi Children’s Village
Entry: K50 (adults) K30 (children)Date: 22nd August, 2015
Time: 14:00 and 19:00 hours (two showings)
Location: Lusaka
Venue: Pestallozi Children’s Village
Entry: K50 (adults) K30 (children)
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Sugar Bush Farm pop up show featuring 8 special exhibitors
For one day only 8 leading local Zambian brands will come together to give you a day of retail therapy and relaxation. This family friendly event will include stands from Cotton Pod, Jackal and Hide, Sugar Bush Cafe, Cilla’s Completely Nuts, Ethnic Creations Gift Shop, Little Ndaba, Picadilly Farm, Jumble Jewels, UMU Furniture and Skin.
Date: 5th September, 2015
Time: 09:00 – 16:00 hours
Venue: Sugar Bush Farm
Entry: Free
Offers
Special offers, discounts and deals from businesses in Zambia
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School holiday safari special with Kaingu Safari Lodge
Kaingu Safari Lodge is a family friendly safari lodge in Kafue National Park. Example activities for children include seed jewellery making, bow and arrow making and Hippo-bread or rope making. This July and August, Kaingu Safari Lodge have a special offer for local Zambians. One night is K1,440 per person and three nights is K4,000. Kids aged 7 to 13 get 50% discount and kids under six go free! These rates include accommodation in a luxury Meru style safari tent or family house, all meals, refreshments, laundry services, 1 activity per number of nights stayed, all children’s activities and the service charge. (Rates exclude transfers to and from the lodge, all drinks, extra activities and park fees if applicable.) Make this a holiday to remember – enjoy nature walks, boating, fishing, rock hopping and game drives as a family.
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Reduced rates at Universal Fitness Gym
For a limited time only adult membership is now K400 and under 20’s membership is now K300. Get in touch with Universal Fitness for all the details of this special promotion.
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50% off at O’Hagan’s
Happy hour at O’Hagan’s means 50% off Mosi and Castle draught. Applies 18.00 to 19.00 hours on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
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50% off 28 days rental
Big Green Box clients can get a 50% discount off their next 28 days rental just by introducing a friend who rent storage from Big Green Box! Note: this offer applies when you introduce new clients. One discounted period applies per new client introduced. The offer is not affected by the period of storage or the numbers of containers your friend rents.
News
Business news and company updates from businesses in Zambia
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Bikolinah Car Hire add new vehicles to their fleet
In their quest to cater for all your car hire needs and keep their fleet up to date, Bikolinah have added a 20 seater bus with trailer, two Toyota saloon cars and a 4X4 Prado.
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Eye brow specialists at Kozo Salon and Day Spa
Need help with those brows? Kozo Salon and Day Spa would like to remind you that they are here to help you stay beautiful!
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The R&G 2015 model search is on!
You could win a placement at BOSS models and also a brand new Chevrolet Spark from Action Auto! Find out how to register on the R&G website.
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Pumulani Livingstone has a backup generator in place
With all the talk about load shedding, you have no need to memorise the Zesco load shedding schedule when you stay Pumulani Livingstone! This lodge has announced it has a back up generator in place so you can enjoy your stay and access power and lighting without frustrating interruption.
Interesting articles from around the web
Articles from around the world about Zambia and Africa, focusing on the development and positive aspects of our beautiful continent.
Why Africa loves Obama—and it’s not why you might think
This article explores how Obama gets that Africans want a true partner and not a patron. That he gets it, is a game changer.
Zambia goes global to source more solar power
With ‘power cuts’ on the tip of everyone’s tongue, Zambia is turning its attention to solar power. Could this be the answer?
Investing in Africa: Shedding the developed market mind-set
A new book, ‘The Next Africa – An Emerging Continent Becomes a Global Powerhouse‘ looks like a good read. The Amazon description reads, ‘The Next Africa will change the way people think about the continent. The old narrative of an Africa disconnected from the global economy, depicted by conflict or corruption, and heavily dependent on outside donors is fading. A wave of transformation driven by business, modernization, and a new cadre of remarkably talented Africans is thrusting the continent from the world’s margins to the global mainstream.” How We Made It In Africa includes an excerpt from the new book by Jake Bright and Aubrey Hruby.
Featured businesses of the month
More and more people in Zambia are concerned with health and wellness as we are increasingly affected by what were previously considered diseases of the West. Click through to view more details about the services offered by these five health providers who all have a similar non-invasive holistic approach.
Bupilo Family Health Clinic
Joined September 2014
With 2 qualified doctors operating from pleasant premises, Bupilo provides outpatient medical consultations with point of care diagnostic services. Emphasis is placed on lifestyle treatment and prevention of disease.
Renew Medica
Joined December 2012
Grounded in the idea that youth is a state of mind, Renew Medica offers advanced, clinically proven non-invasive skin and body treatments. With state of the art equipment, it is the ideal place to go for clinical facials, skin rejuvenation, laser treatments and body sculpting.
Riverview Wellness Centre
Joined March 2011
This luxury natural health institute provides health holidays, with programmes designed to renew body and soul. From specific health recovery needs to general fitness and lifestyle, there’s a program to suit you here.
Umoyo Natural Health
Joined February 2011
Umoyo Health Clinic offers a wide range of therapies, as well as in-depth professional health & detox programs. The focus is on producing a genuine and significant improvement in health rather than treating the symptoms of disease.
Village Rest Gym and Pool
Joined August 2009
The gym at Village Rest is a large 200 sq m building with a beautifully decked out, fully equipped training area. And in order to beat the winter chills, the 25m lap pool at Village Rest is now covered and heated, allowing clients to swim throughout the winter season.
Our best wishes for a productive week. Please send your up and coming events, offers, news, and comments to enquiries@thebestofzambia.com. You can follow us on Facebook or Twitter for updates throughout the week.
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