Zambia weekly digest #43—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 the course, which 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.

• 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 picnic 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.

This month

•  Creative digital media show-and-tell

  People in the creative digital media space are invited to come along and show a piece of work. Think music recordings, animations, illustrations, sketches, logos, typography… Anything you have designed…

  Date: Wednesday, 28th October, 2015
  Time: 18:00 to 20:00
  Venue: Bongo Hive, 9169B Nanshila Road, Kalundu, Lusaka
  Entry: Free
  Information: See Facebook for more details.

•  Startup Grind Lusaka hosts Monica Musonda of eeZee Noodles Free (Java Foods)

  Meet Monica Musonda and learn from the CEO and founder of Java Foods, a Zambian-based food processing company. Java Foods’ first product was “eeZee Instant Noodles”, which has become Zambia’s leading instant noodle brand.

  Date: Thursday, 29th October, 2015
  Time: 17:30 to 20:30
  Venue: Casa Portico, 27 Ngumbo Rd, Lusaka
  Entry: K50
  Information: See Eventbrite information for more details.

• 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 favourite 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

• Fancy dress Halloween party Livingstone Backpackers Free

  There’ll be prizes for the best dressed male and female!

  Date: Friday 30th October, 2015
  Time: 20:00
  Venue: Livingstone Backpackers, Livingstone
  Entry: Free

• Summer splash party by Little Legends

  This event is for one to ten-year-olds on Independence Day. Drop the kids off for a day of fun and you can go and attend more grown up Independence Day events! You must buy your tickets before 22nd October.

  Date: Saturday, 24th October, 2015
  Time: 10:00 to 15:00
  Venue: Plot 11771, Kasangula Road, Olympia Extension, Lusaka
  Entry: K120
  Information: Further details are on the Little Legends Child Care Facebook page.

Next month

• Lusaka International Film & Music Festival

  Date: Friday, 30th October to Friday, 6th November, 2015
  Time: Various – see below
  Venue: Fresh View Cinemas
  Entry: K100
  Information: Tickets available from the Fresh View Cinema Levy Junction Mall box office from 24th October. Further details on the films can be found on the LIFMF Facebook page, including a downloadable PDF document with all the info you need.

  Friday, 30th October, 18:30 — We Are From the Future (This event is the festival’s opening night and is by invitation only.)
  Saturday, 31st October, 14:00 — Totally True Love
  Saturday, 31st October, 17:00 — Journey to Joyce’s Village – creating a place of hope
  Saturday, 31st October, 20:30 — Lumumba
  Sunday, 1st November, 14:00 — Rafiki
  Sunday, 1st November, 17:00 — A World Without Thieves
  Sunday, 1st November, 20:30 — Gagarin: First in Space
  Monday, 2nd November, 17:00 — From Namibia with Love
  Monday, 2nd November,  20:30 — Kon Tiki
  Tuesday, 3rd November, 14:00 — Five Norwegian short films for children — Sissy, Dreaming of the Golden Eagle, The last Norwegian Troll, Superdad, Pele, and The Magic Time
  Tuesday, 3rd November, 17:00 — Haitian corner
  Tuesday, 3rd November, 20:30 — Timbuktu
  Wednesday, 4th November, 14:00 — Yolki 2
  Wednesday, 4th November, 17:00 — Two People Under the Same Roof
  Wednesday, 4th November, 20:30 — On the Path of Rumba — Director, David Pierre Fila will be in attendance to introduce the film with a question and answer session after the screening.
  Thursday, 5th November, 14:00 — Heart Beats
  Thursday, 5th November, 17:00 — Democrats — LIFMF is giving away 20 free tickets – for the movie and the cocktail party after the screening. Email lusfilmfest1@gmail.com to be in with a chance of winning.
  Thursday, 5th November, 20:30 — Song
  Friday, 6th November, 17:00 — e18hteam — Zambian producer Ngosa Chungu will be in attendance to introduce the film with a question and answer session after the screening.
  Friday, 6th November, 20:30 — Impressions Sanjie Liu — Live Zambian rock music after film screening.

• Practical three day flower arranging course by Kes Kids Delights & Entertainment Premium

  Who doesn’t love the beauty of nature, especially the colourful blossoms of a garden or park? In only three days you will be taught how to bring the delight of the outdoors within, to make any event, be it a kitchen party, wedding, or even your own home, bright with your very own flower arrangements. Decorators, wedding and party planners, the youth, and anyone in the hospitality business are encouraged to come and learn this art that is also an invaluable skill!

  Date: 4th-6th November, 2015
  Time: Confirm with Kes Kidz Delights & Entertainment
  Venue: Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka Premium, Longacres, Lusaka
  Entry: K4,500
  Information: Enquire with Kes Kids Delights & Entertainment or email kesego.makota@gmail.com

  Date: 9th-11th November, 2015
  Time: Confirm with Kes Kidz Delights & Entertainment
  Venue: Mukuba Hotel, Ndola
  Entry: K4,500
  Information: Enquire with Kes Kids Delights & Entertainment or email kesego.makota@gmail.com

• 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.

• The Dreams grand finale

  Leading up to the grand finale, Zambia’s Biggest TV music talent search is on ZNBC TV every Friday 21:30, Sunday 15:00, Monday 18:00 and Thursday 18:00.

  Date: Wednesday, 25th November 2015
  Time: 19:00 to 21:00
  Venue: Mulungushi International Conference Centre
  Entry: Free
  Information: Further information is on Facebook here and here.

December events

• Comedian Tony de King at The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa Free

  The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa welcomes Tony de King – comedian, musician, entertainer and impersonator for two live shows this festive season.

  Date: Monday, 28th December, 2015 (Stand-Up Comedy with a build-a-burger menu)
  Time: TBC
  Venue: The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa, Livingstone
  Entry: $25.00
  Information: There are limited seats so book now via this enquiry form.

  Date: Thursday, 31st December, 2015 (Elvis and the Stars musical show, delicious four-course roast dinner and dance.)
  Time: TBC
  Venue: The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa, Livingstone
  Entry: $60.00
  Information: There are limited seats, so book now via this enquiry form.

Offers

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

• Bedding savings from Chamboniza Bedding Premium

  Save big on the all new, all memory foam Elation bed and pillows. Save K50 off standard size and K70 off king size Elation pillows. Also save K300 off queen and K500 off king size Elation memory foam beds. Visit Chamboniza Bedding showrooms in Lusaka and Ndola or find out more via the enquiry form.

• Selection of great offers at Foxdale Court Premium stores

  Until 31st December, there’s a whole heap of coupon discounts available from Foxdale Court stores. Like a free ring with purchases over K300 from Vala; a free portion of chips with every burger from Zest Cafe; and free blood pressure and check-up from Gracechem Pharmacies. Go to the Foxdale Court Facebook page to print out your coupons.

• South Luangwa Resident Getaway Package from Quiz Bee Car Hire and Travel Premium

  The package price is $650 per person sharing. It includes Lusaka – Mfuwe – Lusaka flights and two nights’ accommodation at any participating lodge. Rate includes airport transfers to and from the lodge, all meals, two activities per day, laundry service and Luangwa Conservation and Community levy. Rate excludes bar and park fees. Participating lodges include Mushroom Presidential Lodge Premium, Mfuwe LodgeFree, Kafunta River Lodge Free, Nkwali Camp Free, Chichele Presidential Lodge Free, Flatdogs Camp Free, Kapani Lodge Free and Luangwa River Lodge. Find out more from Quiz Bee and enquire direct.

• Book now and save your 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 from 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 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 two nights’ accommodation inclusive of flights! The rate includes all meals, two nights’ accommodation in a classic room, flights, two activities a day, Wi-Fi 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 23rd October LSK/RZL departs 16:00 and Sunday 25th October RZL/LSK departs 16:00.

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

• Saturday swimming gala promotion from Voyagers Zambia Premium

  Do you have weekend out-of-town swimming galas to attend? Hire a vehicle through Voyagers Rentals and if the hire includes a Saturday you’ll get one or two days free hire! What’s more, accommodation and flights can be arranged for you too. Enquire direct for more information.

• Zanzibar December Specials from African Fusion Travel Free in Livingstone

  This Livingstone travel agent is offering Zanzibar deals from ZAR 10,557 including flights and taxes. Enquire direct to find out more.

• 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 Waterfront is also screening 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.

• Chamboniza Bedding Premium introduces the Elation bed and pillow collection

  In keeping with their quest to offer the very best bedding products on the Zambian market, Chamboniza Bedding, best known for offering internationally acclaimed bedding brands, is at it again, this time with a locally manufactured bed of international standards. Working with Furnking manufacturers of Ndola, in partnership with a German material supplier and Chamboniza Bedding’s expert knowledge of bedding product development, an all new memory foam mattress and pillow collection is launching. The Elation range is the equivalent of the USA’s best-selling mattress, the Tempur-Pedic, and it’s now available in Zambia! The major attributes of memory foam include energy absorption, temperature sensitivity and durability. Memory foam perfectly conforms to the body’s contours and shape for better spinal alignment and orthopaedic posture and it absorbs the body’s weight, thereby lessening body pressure.

  Chamboniza Bedding has worked hard to provide this quality bedding at affordable prices – K7,999 for a queen mattress and K10,999 for a king mattress and base set. Matching pillows are available at K299 (standard) and K399 (king). Visit Chamboniza Bedding showrooms in Lusaka and Ndola or find out more via the enquiry form.

• Fabulous Lifestyle Premium have new stock

  Visit Fabulous Lifestyle in Salama Park, Lusaka, to see new stocks of ready-made curtains and a limited selection of eyelets. You can also enquire direct.

• Umoyo Natural Health Premium launches PURE Detox, the Ultimate Home Cleanse

  Since 2007, Umoyo has offered in-depth professional Health Restoration Programs that have been carefully designed to restore balance, vitality and optimum health. Umoyo programs are based on Naturopathic Detoxification principles, which have helped thousands of clients overcome their individual health challenges. In order to reach more people and make it easier for their clients to access their programs, Umoyo have developed PURE Detox. The benefits of this program include removing waste and toxins, cleaning out your colon, improving the level of alkali in your body, losing weight, boosting energy, clearing your mind, rebooting your system and feeling great! Depending on how you want to take the cleanse, PURE Detox can be done as part of a fast (liquid diet) or while continuing to eat normally.

  There are three PURE Detox options. At K600 the Home Cleanse is available from all Umoyo shops and provides everything you need in a box. Take it home, follow the instructions, and achieve a professional detox without any hassle. At K1,200 the Home Cleanse Plus also gives you a quick pre-detox health assessment (including live blood analysis and quantum magnetic resonance) and fresh green smoothies and wheatgrass shots daily. At K2,500 the Home Cleanse Gold also provides a more thorough pre-detox health assessment (including a consultation with a medical doctor), a complete pack of daily health drinks (including cleansing drinks and detox coffee), and a host of therapies throughout the program. To find out more contact your nearest Umoyo shop. You can also like the Umoyo Facebook page to keep up to date.

• Airline news from Voyagers Zambia Premium

  Until 30th November 2015 Ethiopian Airlines Free are offering discounted rates for award ticket redemption for London, Mumbai, Delhi, Lagos, Accra, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing and Kuala Lumpur.

  To give passengers to London, East and West Africa optimal connectivity, from 29th October 2015, Ethiopian Airlines Free will have an extra flight departing from Lusaka every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

  Promotional fares available on Ethiopian Airlines Free from Lusaka to Dubai and Bangkok.

  Due to road works on Great East Road, Lusaka, check-in is now 4 hours before departure on all Ethiopian Airlines Free flights. Check in online to save time and avoid inconvenience.

  Promotional fares are currently available to Dubai and Bangkok on Kenya Airways Free flights.

  Promotional fares in World Traveller (Business) and Club Class (Economy) from Lusaka to the North Atlantic via Johannesburg are currently available on British Airways Free flights.

  You can now earn miles on bookings made on all international Air Seychelles flights with Etihad Airways.

  From 30th October, 2015, Proflight Zambia Free flights to and from Durban will be cancelled on Tuesday (except for flights over the Christmas/New Year period). The schedule will instead include Fridays.

  Monday evening and Tuesday morning Kitwe Proflight Zambia Free flights have been suspended. Affected passengers have been notified and transferred to Ndola flights.

  The Lusaka – Kafue National Park Proflight Zambia Free route will be discontinued for 2016.

  Firecracker through-fares are available from Proflight Zambia Free from Solwezi, Ndola, Kitwe and Mfuwe, as well as to and from Durban.

  Note the following Proflight Zambia Free schedule changes effective 16th November due to the end of the Safari Season: Thursday Lilongwe flights have been moved to Sunday; Mfuwe flights to and from Lusaka are now once per day; Mornings (P0 0800/1) on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday; and afternoons (P0 0802/3) on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; Livingstone flights to and from Lusaka are now once per day at midday (P0 0704/5); Lower Zambezi and Kafue National Park operations have ended.

  There is a special sale fare for the new Harare to Victoria Falls route with Fastjet.

• Scholarship opportunity with Springfields Coaching Centre Premium

  Springfields Coaching Centre is calling for applications for their annual scholarship for GCE A Levels. The Centre provides education and advanced level courses of the University of Cambridge in a disciplined multicultural environment. In pursuit of its policy of giving back to the community and provision of quality education, the Centre is offering advanced level scholarships for deserving candidates. Merit will be the sole criteria. To apply visit the Centre in person with a copy of your IGCSE, O Level or grade 12 results or mock results. Springfields Coaching Centre is on Plot 59/61, Independence Avenue, Lusaka. Find out more about the Centre here.

• Kucetekela Foundation Premium student newsletter is out

  Read the latest student newsletter via this PDF (9MB). It includes great stories and updates written by students. Topics include careers, work experience, sports day, talent shows and inspiring alumni stories, including students now studying in Thailand, America, the UK and Costa Rica.

• Latest property news from CMM Properties Premium and Homenet Zambia Premium

  View our October property feature which includes residential houses to rent and buy in Lusaka, residential houses for sale in Lusaka, commercial properties for rent in Lusaka, and land for sale in Zambia. Click here.

• 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 a 40 inch TV. They have air conditioning and a swimming pool and also come with a maid service, laundry service and 24-hour backup 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.

• Catch live rugby at O’Hagan’s Premium

  O’Hagan’s is screening the World Cup Rugby games and they’ve got a generator as backup! Enjoy good food, good company and good sport.

• 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 months’ intense work experience with local and international clients in sectors such as real estate, aviation, trade and manufacturing, agriculture, oil and marketing, and retail and technology… Find out the full details, including how to apply, via this link.

• 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’.

• New conference facility opens at Eagles Rest in Siavonga

  Eagles Rest has recently opened a new conference facility ideal for management and board meetings, as well as planning, training and team building sessions. The conference facility is just two and a half hours from Lusaka and accommodates 30 delegates conference style or 60 delegates cinema style. The new facility is fully air conditioned and has all the audio and visual facilities you will need. There are also 12 chalets available at Eagles Rest and overflow accommodation can be arranged at nearby hotels and lodges.

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 article relevant for a Zambian audience? Submit it below.

• Kaymu shuts down Zambia presence: why e-commerce is struggling in emerging countries

  We were saddened by the news of the closure of Kaymu in Zambia. Techtrends have posted an article citing six potential reasons why it failed in Zambia – the population is largely unbanked, outsourcing of delivery, the need for an offline presence, inefficient delivery, poor stock levels and poor timing. There is still a great opportunity and these challenges are surely solvable? Read the full article and vote if you think e-commerce can thrive in Zambia.

• In two steps your eVisa is ready!

  We are super excited to find out about the new eVisa initiative launched by Zambia Immigration. The site says, “Fill in required details and apply online for your visa to Zambia”. For one who has been personally involved in the complex process of visa applications to Zambia, this news is amazing. If the process is as simple as it looks, it will be a breakthrough for Zambia. Thanks to Techtrends where we found this news. If anyone has tested the process do let us know!

• HH at Startup Hour: a review of the October 2015 event

  Members of our team were honoured to attend this event and Manic Zambia have done a great job of providing a review. Be inspired by HH’s success formula, his journey, his experiences and key business lessons. Read the full article here.

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 be 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 powerhouse 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 Zambian fashion veteran Faith Mulenga Kabende. This week we scrolled through the 2015 Zambia Fashion Week hashtag #zedfw2015 on Twitter and gathered that Chisoma Lombe’s designs went down a storm. It’s been challenging to find up-to-date information online about Zambian fashion designers and the blossoming Zambian fashion scene. If Zambian fashion is to make a mark on the international scene this has to change. That’s something we’d love to change. We’d love to work with Zambian designers and show that great talent online… But for now, back to Chisoma’s talent…

Chisoma Lombe heads up the ChizÓ fashion label. As a former accountant who decided to pursue her fashion dream in 2013, Chisoma has a strong handle on the business side of design. She is now steadily building up her profile as a leading Zambian fashion designer. In 2013 Chisoma bought a sewing machine and employed two tailors. In July we saw Lulu Haangala in the multi way Lulu Collection (see here) and obviously Chisoma didn’t stop there, because she received the first standing ovation at Zambia Fashion Week and Twitter was abuzz with positive tweets. Her designs are bright and confident and we can’t wait to see Chisoma’s career develop.

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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