Zambia weekly digest #41—October events, offers and news

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Events

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This week

• Manicure and pedicure courses from Vera’s Salon & Spa Premium

  This week the first course in manicures and pedicures, gel nails, shellac and much more is taking place at Vera’s Salon & Spa! If you’ve missed it don’t worry. You can still book on the course that starts on 19th October. Are you looking for a career in nails or want to learn how to do it yourself at home? Then this is the course for you. Receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the five day training. US$ 300 or Kwacha equivalent. Don’t miss out!! Places limited.

  Date: Monday to Friday 5th-9th October 2015 or 19th-23rd October 2015
  Time: Confirm with Vera’s Salon & Spa
  Venue: Vera’s Salon & Spa, Church road, Taj Pamodzi Hotel, Lusaka
  Entry: Us$300 or Kwacha equivalent
  Information: Vera’s Salon & Spa Facebook Page. To book call +260 955 178997 or +260 966 807538.

• Startup Hour with Hakainde Hichilema the businessman

  Everyone knows HH the politician, but this week you can meet Mr. Hakainde Hichilema the business man. Born in Monze, Mr. Hichilema became CEO of Coopers and Lybrand (later Grant Thornton) by the age of 32. He also became the largest local share holder of Barclays Bank Zambia, and currently owns the country’s second largest herd of cattle, numbering over 100,000. Go to Startup Hour to learn how he got here from the man himself. Startup Hour would like you to note that this is a business meeting, not a political meeting. Conversations will be focused on business and political speech will not be tolerated. Anyone wearing political attire of any party will be asked to leave.

  Date: Wednesday, 7th October, 2015
  Time: 17:30 to 19:00
  Venue: Protea Hotel Arcades Free
  Entry: Free

• ICT Business Forum 2015

  Showmasters Premium would like to remind businesses that the ZICTA ICT Business Forum is this week! This year’s theme is ‘innovate-create-thrive’ and the aim of the event is to ‘create a conducive environment for constructive interaction between policy makers, policy implementers, captains of industry and all major stakeholders whose lives are positively affected by ICTs’.

  Date: 7th-9th October, 2015
  Venue: Mulungushi International Conference Centre
  Information: Use #ZICTBF2015 to join the conversation on Twitter

• ‘Water’ exhibition by Quentin Allen at Zebra Crossings Cafe Free

  Quentin Allen has dedicated his life to bringing the natural beauty of Zambia onto canvas. Join art lovers for the opening night of this exhibition and view it at Red Dot Gallery at Ababa Hous until the 4th of November.

  Date: Thursday, 8th October, 2015
  Time: 17:30 to 20:30
  Venue: Zebra Crossings Cafe, Twikatane Road
  Entry: Free

• The Oscars New Orleans Masked Ball at InterContinental Hotel Premium

  Meet on the red carpet in your best ball gowns and suits. Tickets include his & hers masks, welcome drink and canapés, three course meal and red or white wine.

  Date: Friday, 9th October
  Time: 19:00
  Venue: InterContinental Hotel Lusaka Ball Room
  Entry: K400
  Information: Details and tickets from Naomi, 0977 801993

• Oktoberfest 2015 hosted by Fringilla Premium and R&G events Free

  The 4th Oktoberfest is fast approaching! And this year, the event covers two days.

  Date: Friday and Saturday 9th-10th October 2015
  Time: Starts 14:00 hours on Saturday 9th October
  Venue: Fringilla Farm, Chisamba

• Wine and Craft Beer tasting dinner with Allister Kreft at Lilayi Lodge Free

  These two events will be hosted by Allister Kreft from Under The Influence and Belfield Estate (Elgin, South Africa). Selected wines and beers will be from South Africa. Places limited so use this enquiry to book.

  Date: Friday, 9th October, 2015
  Time: 19:00
  Venue: Lilayi Lodge Restaurant Free
  Entry: K375 per person for three course meal paired with seven wines and two craft beers

  Date: Saturday, 10th October, 2015
  Time: 19:00
  Venue: Lilayi Lodge Restaurant Free
  Entry: K395 per person for a six course meal paired with seven wines and two craft beers

• Ndola’s first night market at Cherry Farmhouse

  Entertainment, food and fabulous crafts. The event will include 30 stalls in the main food market, arts and crafts stands, a wine bar, two cocktail bars, a live band, kiddies playground and cinema screening of the rugby world cup games.

  Date: Saturday 10th October 2015
  Time: 15:00 hours onwards
  Venue: Cherry Farmhouse, Misundu, Ndola
  Entry: Free

This month

• Zambian Fashion Week is upon us and this year’s theme is #CreateDesignEmpower

  Date: 15th-17th October 2015
  Time: 18:00
  Venue: Mulungushi Conference Centre
  Entry: K50 on Thursday and Friday, K100 on Saturday and K150 for the front row

• Classical music concert at Lilayi Lodge Free

  Take in the live performance of The Magic Flute Open Air complete with picnic baskets filled with delicious snacks. Bring your own icnic blankets and grab a spot on the lawn to relax and enjoy this wonderful musical performance. Ticket price includes picnic basket and wine. Places limited so use this enquiry to book. This event is brought to you in association with the Lusaka Music Society.

  Date: Saturday, 17th October, 2015
  Time: 17:00
  Venue: Lilayi Lodge lawn
  Entry: K150 for adults, K50 for children under 12

• Chitenge & Wine event returns – at Majestic Gardens

  Join in the fun at this event packed with fashion, art and music by guitarist Micah Miyanda and the Pink Blues.

  Date: Sunday, 25th October, 2015
  Time: 14:00 to 20:00
  Venue: Majestic Gardens
  Entry: K150 which includes a free bottle of wine and a chitenge
  Information: Tickets available from Sounds Arcades

• Fashion Day Out at Foxdale Court Premium

  A day of Zambian fashion galore with designer pop up shops, fashion films, fashion think tanks and Ogojiii magazine reading rooms. Meet some of your favorite designers and head up to the Sky Bar in the evening for a fashion show and after party.

  Date: Saturday, 31st October, 2015
  Time: 09:00, all day and into the evening
  Venue: Foxdale Court, 609 Zambezi Road, Roma, Lusaka
  Entry: Free

Next month

• Lusaka International Film & Music Festival

  The dates for the 2015 film and music festival have now been announced. More details will be published as they become available.

  Date: Friday, 30th October to Friday, 6th November, 2015
  Time: tbc
  Venue: tbc
  Entry: tbc

• French pastry training workshop Coffee Talk Free

  Learn the art of French baking and pastry making from Katie Charles, a French trained Master pastry chef. This three day workshop will cover sweet bread, croissants, mousse, cakes, tarts, different types of filling, the famous Choux à la crème and more.

  Date: 6th-8th November, 2015
  Time: Confirm with Katie or with Coffee Talk
  Venue: Coffee Talk Bakery, 1st Floor, Church House, Cairo Road
  Entry: K700 per day
  Information: Email Katie Charles on kmwanalu@gmail.com. The workshop is also available in Kitwe on 30th October-1st November.

Offers

Special offers, discounts and deals from businesses in Zambia. Have an offer you’d like promoted? Submit it below.

• 15% off generators from Autoworld Zambia Premium

  Get 15% off ECOGEN generators and ABAC compressors until Wednesday the 7th Of October. Offer is available at all paticipating Autoworld branches while stocks last. Pop in store to put an end to your load shedding blues!

• Book now and save you Kwacha offer by KaingU Safari Lodge Premium

  Book now for K1,990 per person per night and stay at KaingU in October, November or December (up to the 18th of December). Stay three nights and pay K1,750 per person per night. KaingU Safari Lodge is in Kafue National Park and is 4½ hours drive from Lusaka. Enjoy boat cruises, game drives, fishing, nature walks, canoeing, delicious food and a caring service. For more details contact lodgemanager@kaingu-lodge.com.

• Independence day weekend special by Voyagers Zambia Premium

  Stay at Ndole Bay Lodge Free at Lake Tanganyika on the 23rd to 25th of October 2015. Stay in a deluxe room (per person sharing – adults $1,060, children $910 ) or standard room (per person sharing – adults $990, children $870). Offer includes accommodation, meals, boat transfers, charter flights from Ndola airport, one sunset dhow trip, once snorkel trip and a beach BBQ and bonfire on your last night! Offer excludes bar and departure tax. Flight times – depart 23rd October at 08:00 hours from Ndola Airport, depart 25th October at 14:30 from Nkamba Bay.

• Royal Independence Special from Royal Zambezi Lodge Premium

  Only $660 per person for 2 nights accommodation inclusive of flights! The rate includes all meals, 2 nights accommodation in a classic room, flights, 2 activities a day, WIFI and transfers from Royal airstrip. Rate excludes domestic departure tax, CPP (Chiawa Partnership Park) bed levy, laundry, drinks, spa treatments, park fees, private vehicle or boat hire and use of lodge fishing tackle.

  Please note *Single supplement $160/person **Children under 12 years $590, under 6 years $465 and children under 2 years go free of charge ***Special is open to Zambian residents only. Set flight times on Friday 23 October LSK/RZL departs 16:00pm and Sunday 25 October RZL/LSK departs 16:00pm.

  For reservations and enquiries phone 00-260-979486618 or email Vanessa Greatorex on reservations1@royalzambezilodge.com

• Welding rods and cutting discs on special offer at Zambezi Roofing and Steel Premium

  Until 25th September 2015 you can get 2mm, 3.15mm and 4mm welding rods for ZMW 14.00 per kg (including VAT) and 9 inch Pferd cutting discs for ZMW12.00 (including VAT). Limited stock available.

• Roofing sheets special offer from ClassEcon Roofing Africa Premium

  0.33mm thick IBR and widespan IBR sheets are currently on offer at ZMK 36 per meter in 5 different colours. Also get the non painted galvanized finish for ZMK 25 per meter.

• Half price accommodation at Lake Kariba

  Get two nights’ bed and breakfast for two adults for just K800 at Lake Kariba Inns, Lake Safari Lodge and Eagles Rest. Offer valid until December 2015. Contact Karen thefagyasfamily [at] gmail.com to claim your voucher.

• Happy hour and world cup rugby at The Waterfront Free in Livingstone

  Break up the week with a happy hour from 17:30 to 18:30 every Wednesday with discounted drinks. So why not watch the sunset over the Zambezi River with the popular bucket of beer and pizza. The Water Front is also screen rugby world cup matches in the bar area and is offering promotions for select matches throughout the tournament.

News

Business news and company updates from businesses in Zambia. Have some news you’d like promoted? Submit it below.

• Luxury en-suite apartments available for rent at Sandy’s Creations Premium

  These apartments have two bedrooms, living-room, kitchen, bathroom (with bath and shower) and a laundry/storage room. Apartments are fully furnished with 40 inch TV. They have air conditioning and a swimming pool and also come with a maid service, laundry service and 24 hour back-up generator. Electricity costs and access to the gym, studio and sauna are included in your rent. On site services include Mint Lounge Cafe, grocery shop, travel agent, spa, salon and more! Enquire for more details.

• Project Luangwa turns five!

  Project Luangwa is a charitable trust that was set up by a handful of safari lodges in South Luangwa National Park. Together they wanted to pool their resources and coordinate their work in the community. The mission is to invest in education so the people of the Luangwa Valley gain the full benefit of tourism. The member lodges of Project Luangwa are Croc Valley Camp Premium Kafunta Safaris Free , Robin Pope Safaris Free, Shenton Safaris Free and Flatdogs Camp Free. These lodges have provided outstanding levels of support and financial assistance that has allowed Project Luangwa to build schools and put many children and young people through school, college and university! In addition, this work could not have been done without a network of donors from all over the world. Project Luangwa wishes to thank the 655 donors who have helped make this happen through the 4000 donations they have received! From children sending their pocket money to multinational organisations building a school …

• KPR Consulting Premium are looking for an intern!

  KPR Consulting are looking for an intern interested in the entire scope of public relations. The position is to be filled by an individual with heaps of energy, excellent communication skills, creativity and an understanding that the devil is in the details. In exchange, they’re offering three (3) months’ intense work experience on local and international clients in sectors such as real estate, aviation, trade and manufacturing, agriculture, oil and marketing, retail and technology… Find out the full details including how to apply via this link.

• Umoyo Natural Health Premium deliver health talks to your employees

  Motivate your team and encourage health in the workplace with a little help from Umoyo. Find out more about employee health talks directly from Umoyo.

• Mobile Monsters Premium have stocks of FIFA16, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus!

  FIFA16 for XBOXONE, PS4 and PS3 and the long awaited iPhone 6 are waiting for you at Mobile Monsters in Levy Mall! Stocks are selling fast so call or Whatsapp 0978 610 611. Deliveries are available outside of Lusaka.

• Launch of Zambezi Tiger Spike™ by Zambezi Roofing and Steel Premium

  Proudly made in Zambia by Zambezi Roofing and Steel, the Zambezi Tiger Spike provides a cost effective alternative to the use of glass and razor wire for protection on boundary walls. Quick to put up it provides an intimidating security barrier. The special launch offer is K18.40 per meter (VAT exclusive). This new product is now available in Micmar (Lusaka and Kitwe), Mica (Arcades, Lusaka) and Rekays (Ndola).

• Quality range of generators now in stock (with full spares back up) at Autoworld Premium

  If load shedding is negatively affecting your business or home then pop in to your nearest Autoworld branch. Autoworld now has in stock the full range of Ecogen generators from 1Kva to 30Kva as well as Perkins/Stamford generators from 40Kva to 400Kva. Autoworld ensures it has back up spares too.

• Black and Decker impact drills and grinders now in stock at Automotive Equipment Premium

  Automotive Equipment does more than just car parts. New stocks of heavy duty drills and grinders have just arrived.

• Properties for rent and sale from CMM Property Group Premium

  View the latest residential and commercial properties to rent and buy in Lusaka from CMM Property Group, a real estate company you can trust.

• Win a free spa treatment (every week) from Avocado Hair and Day Spa Premium

  Every week during October, November and December 2015 Avocado Hair and Day Spa are giving away a free spa treatment to one luck winner! To enter the weekly prize draw simply complete their enquiry form here with the message ‘weekly prize draw’

• Epic multi day rafting trip with Safari Par Excellence Free

  Limited spaces are available in a 3 or 5 night rafting trip departing on 16th October 2015. This once-in-a-lifetime experience gives you the chance to take a trip to Moembe Falls, raft the Zambezi every single day and camp on white sandy beaches under the stars in the magnificent Batoka Gorge. Use the enquiry form in this link for more information.

Interesting articles from around the web

Articles about Zambia and Africa from around the world, focusing on the development and positive aspects of our beautiful continent. Know of an interesting and relevant article relevant to a Zambian audience? Submit it below.

• Max Roser (2015) – trends in Africa

  We came across ‘These eye popping trends show Africa is undeniably on the verge of becoming an emerging market – with one big danger‘ on the Mail & Guardian Africa site. Max Roser is an Oxford economist who has devoted a section of his Our World In Data project to Africa. Delve deeper into his ‘trends in Africa‘ page to view very positive changes in education and literacy, health, food supply, Gross Domestic Product and even politics. The data says Africa’s future looks bright.

• African companies are asserting themselves by buying abroad

  Whilst there are not many merger and acquisition (M&A) deals going on in Africa, you may be surprised to note Africa companies are buying companies farther afield! BRAIT, the group that owns Shoprite bought Virgin Active, the British health chain and in September, news broke that Shoprite is looking to buy Morrison’s a British supermarket chain. South African SABMiller took over British Meantime Brewery in May and Aliko Dangote has expressed interest in buy Arsenal football. “Overall, 28 deals, worth $7.4 billion, have involved African companies buying or merging with non-African outfits—about an 82% jump in value over the same period last year”. Read more about this here.

• Tapiwa Natsinde’s first book, Contemporary Design Africa, published by Thames & Hudson

  “Contemporary Design Africa offers a refreshing challenge to rigid perceptions of what African design looks like. Focusing primarily on interior decoration, the book presents fifty designers, artisans, and cooperatives based on the continent or part of the diaspora who are creating sophisticated and innovative products and interiors.” Read more on the Thames and Hudson website. Author, Tapiwa Natsinde is a British/Zimbabwean designer who has writes about contemporary design and style from Africa on Atelier Fifty-Five.

Featured businesses of the month

Inspired by the African Green Revolution Forum (AGRF 2015) which is being held in Lusaka this week, this month we’re showcasing some of our Premium clients in agriculture. Enjoy!

Run a business in Zambia and want to included in a list like this? Become a premium member today. Find out more.

Mirama Minerals Ltd Premium
Joined September 2015

Mirama Minerals Ltd manufactures and supplies high quality agricultural lime in Zambia. Their lime is natural and not a by-product of any other process. It is tested and proven by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.

Amiran Ltd Premium
Joined June 2011

This company provides a complete solution to crop health through the provision of agrochemicals such as fungicides, herbicides and insecticides. Amiran also supplies irrigation systems and has a comprehensive seedling supply service throughout the country.

Zambian Fertilizers Premium
Joined December 2014

Established in 2004, Zambian Fertilizers Ltd specialises in blended fertilisers which incorporate nine important nutrients for most soil types. Unlike many other fertiliser producers, the company adds organic content to its fertilisers to assist in restoring micro-organism populations and soil structure.

Simmer Enterprises Premium
Joined July 2014

Simmer Enterprises understands that plant nutrition is vital for good crop yields. To ensure this they supply top grade agricultural lime to farmers. Simmer Enterprises has its own mining area and a modern manufacturing plant.

Afrivet Zambia Premium
Joined August 2011

Afrivet Zambia imports a full range of livestock items, with field staff available throughout the country to give technical advice and after sales service. It is the only registered distributor of Bayer environmental products in the country.

Petvet Veterinary Services Premium
Joined October 2013

Petvet Veterinary Services is a professional and fully qualified vet service that specialises in the care of domestic and farm animals, including horses. They offer emergency care of animals, animal ophthalmology, animal preventive medicine, radiology and ultrasonography for animals. Petvet will also arrange pet travel.

Fruit & Veg City Premium
Joined October 2014

The company specialises in the wholesale supply and distribution of fresh and frozen products to the retail, mining, tourism and hospitality sectors. Their primary objective is to maintain a consistent supply of quality fruit and vegetables to the Zambian market place throughout the year. The company prides itself on being a loyal supporter of local farmers and local produce.

Yalelo Premium
Joined October 2014

Yalelo is a top supplier of fresh tilapia fish in Zambia. It aims to move Zambia into a regional power house by developing its fisheries and aquaculture. Yalelo’s modern aquaculture methods promote sustainability, helping to neutralise the impact of catastrophic overfishing.

Chankwakwa Premium
Joined March 2012

Chankwakwa is all about natural food. Its products are made with only the freshest fruit and vegetables either grown on its own farm or bought from local small scale farmers. It sells jams, marmalades, soya products and sun dried fruit to the Zambian market.

Celebrating local Zambian talent

Last week we featured the soulful vocalist Scarlet. With Zambia Fashion week taking place this month, we’re turning our attention to Zambian fashion. And what better place to start than with the Mafashio sister duo. Sekayi and Tukiya Fundafunda, aka Kahyi and Kii have become a force to be reckoned with on the Zambian fashion scene after consistently blogging, ‘social mediaring’ (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest) and obviously working very hard. They began blogging about Lusaka street style in 2012 and have grown into a dynamic duo that provides creative flair, style consultancy and kudos through brand association. They describe themselves as Zambian fashion bloggers, stylists, fashion consultants, make-up artists and thrift queens. Spot Kahyi and Kii at all the best industry events. Keep up to date with the great work they are doing for Zambian fashion and early childhood education (via their Fashion Gives Back initiative) on their fashion blog.

Our best wishes for a productive week. Please send your up and coming events, offers, news, and comments to enquiries@thebestofzambia.com or fill in the form below. You can follow us on Facebook or Twitter for updates throughout the week.

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