Zambia weekly digest #46—November events, offers and news

A weekly digest of the latest events, offers and news in and around Zambia. Skip down to what you are most interested in by scrolling down or clicking the links below.

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Events

This week we’ve launched our brand new dedicated Events section! If you have an upcoming event you’d like us to promote on our brand new Events channel then submit it below.

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Offers

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

• 20% off at Jackal and Hide Premium

  Get 20% off all leather bags from the Jackal and Hide stand at the Zambian Art & Design show (14 and 15 November).

• Under My Umbrella Furniture Premium offer $100 discount!

  Any orders placed at the Zambian Art & Design Show (14 and 15 November) will receive the Kwacha equivalent of $100 discount. To qualify save the dscount voucher which you can find here.

• End of year sale at Fabulous Lifestyle Premium

  Fabulous Lifestyle provide custom made curtains and blinds so take advantage of their end of year sale! Their Facebook page lists sale items.

• Rewards for buying a leather sofa at Poundstretcher Premium

  Get an instant 5% discount when you buy a leather sofa set and you’ll also get a fidelity card that gives you a further 10% discount on any other purchase from Poundstretcher. The fidelity card validity is 6 months. This offer will end in 31 December 2015.

• 10% off vehicles from Pioneer Automobile Premium

  Get 10% discount on any vehicle at Pioneer Automobile. Pioneer is the sole authorised distributor for new quality Chinese vehicles that include JAC trucks, CAMC tipper trucks, JINBEI minibuses, ZX AUTO pickups and Golden Dragon (GD) commuter buses. Visit branches in Lusaka, Livingstone and Kitwe.

•  Half price droughts at O’Hagan’s Premium

  Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays between 18.00 and 19.00, all Castle and Mosi Draughts are half price. Please note Castle Lite draught is not included in this promo.

• 15% off lubricants at Autoworld Premium

  Get 15% off the full range of Castrol, Caltex, Shell and Engen lubricant at Autoworld stores until the 11 of November.

• See Lionel Richie in South Africa with Voyagers Zambia Premium

  Dates and venues for this epic event are Sunday, 13 March, 2016 (Durban); Friday, 18 March, 2016 (Cape Town); and Sunday and Monday, 20 and 21 March (Johannesburg). Package prices range from $180 to $420 depending on date and location. This gives you two nights accommodation (including breakfast), return airport transfers and entry level concert tickets. Upgrades available. Note that air ticket prices are quoted separately. Find out more via the Voyager’s enquiry form or email tours@voyagerszambia.com

• Voyagers Zambia Premium offer Ndole Bay Free Christmas and New Year packages

  Enjoy a double deluxe beach-front suite ideal  for two couples or a family. Two rooms share a central lounge and outdoor veranda opening directly onto the beach. Stay from 24 to 28 December for $2,975, or 28 December to 2 January for $3,575. Package includes return transfers from Mpulungu to Ndole Bay Lodge, all meals and accommodation, special Christmas lunch or New Year’s eve theme party and dinner, one adventure snorkel trip. one sunset dhow cruise, laundry, kayaks and snorkel equipment. Package is for four adults, though discounts are available for children under 12. Package excludes bar, excursions, tips and any additional transport. Find out more via the Voyager’s enquiry form or email tours@voyagerszambia.com

• Action Auto Premium have a range of BIG deals on the Isuzu brand

  From pick-ups to saloon cars and double cabs, Action Auto has a range of BIG DEALS on Isuzu and Chevrolet brands. The Isuzu KB 4×4 double cab with leather seating starts at $45,551, whilst the Chevrolet Utility van starts from $19,000. The Chevrolet Captiva FWD SUV starts at $42,857, whilst the Chevrolet Trailblazer SUV starts at $59,023. The Chevrolet Aveo Sedan starts from $23,491 and the Chevrolet Sonic FWD Sedan starts at $30,503. Visit Action Auto showrooms in Lusaka and Kitwe or find out more via the enquiry form.

• 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 31 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.

• Buy one, get one free on Durban flights with Voyagers Zambia Premium

  Special offer to Durban! Buy one ticket and get one free on Proflight flights to Durban when you travel in November. Offer available on flights from Lusaka, Ndola, Mfuwe, Solwezi and Kitwe. Find out more via the enquiry form.

• 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 18 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 attentive service. For more details contact lodgemanager@kaingu-lodge.com.

• 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.

• Could you share your skills, experience and enthusiasm with Game Rangers International for one month?

  Game Rangers International (GRI) is a non-profit Zambian NGO established in 2007. Its focus is currently within Kafue National Park with the aim of directly supporting conservation of the park — its animals, ecosystems and surrounding communities. GRI is currently looking for volunteer Project Assistants (PAs) — for the Lilayi Elephant Nursery, the Kafue Release Facility and Mukambi Camp — to assist with various aspects of the camp’s daily operations. Visit wildzambia.org, which gives all the information you need on volunteering with GRI in Zambia.

News

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

• The Best of Zambia Premium launches new Events section

  We’re launching a brand new dedicated Events section in November 2015! Read all about it right here. To get the most benefit, make sure you are a Premium member in time for the launch.

• Cutting Edge PR Premium manage the PR for soon to open iStore Zambia

  iStore Zambia is opening soon! Follow the updates on the iStore Zambia Facebook page.

• Horse Shoe Steakhouse Premium is now open for lunch

  The Horse Shoe Steakhouse is happy to announce that it is now open for lunch service as well as its usual popular dinner service.

• Kozo Salon and Day Spa Premium open new manicure and pedicure section

  This creative team have recently opened a new manicure and pedicure section which can be booked exclusively. This is perfect for taking your friends along and having a glass of wine/champagne and enjoying private manicure and pedicure treatments. Booking for exclusive groups need to be made two weeks in advance. Enquire with Kozo or call 0975 000 902.

• Cutting Edge PR Premium get two awards!

  At the recent 2015 Zambia Public Relations Association (ZAPRA) PR and Communications Awards, Cutting Edge PR was named ‘Best PR Agency of the Year’ and their Senior Account Executive, Alice Kalufyanaya, was presented with the award for Emerging PR Practitioner of the year. Cutting Edge PR are grateful to all their partners, clients and of course, social media followers.

• Bulletin & Record Premium adds the Katondo News Journal

  This month Bulletin & Record introduce the Katondo Street Journal (KSJ) to their magazine. It has been an online comment on business and economics for a year or so, but the demand for a hardcopy version has increased. Where better to place it than in the B&R!

• Jackal and Hide Premium to launch new range

  Jackal and Hide will be launching a new bespoke hand-painted range at the Zambian Art & Design show (14 and 15 November).

• Retail and office space to rent at Foxdale Court Premium

  94 and 76 square metre units of retail space, and 47 square metres of office space are available to let at Foxdale Court. Units come with air conditioning and generator. Onsite business amenities include Spar, Nonna’s Pizzeria, Classique Cleaners, Debonairs, Postnet and Gigibonta. Find out more via their enquiry form or phone 0973 315 185

• Nzito Furniture Premium now stock Katy Valentine jewellery

  Just in time for Christmas, Nzito Furniture now stock this special jewellery range. Visit the Nzito store at the Afrikolor Complex in Lusaka or enquire via their enquiry form.

• Kazang Zambia Premium launches motor and travel insurance services with Professional Corporation PLC (PICZ)

  Kazang Zambia, in partnership with Professional Insurance Corporation (PICZ), is proud to announce the launch of two new insurance policies, a third-party motor insurance and travel insurance cover called Muende Bwino. Kazang has been operational since 2007 and has over 3500 point of sale terminals deployed throughout Zambia. The new services offer a more convenient and efficient way to make payments for PICZ insurance policies using Kazang point of sale machines. In addition, Kazang dealers will receive a competitive commission for each policy sold via Kazang machines. Find out more about Kazang Zambia and learn more via their enquiry form. You can also call 0969 503 722 or 0955 501 245, email sales@kazang-zambia.com, or visit Kazang Zambia at Shop 3, Building 3, Acacia Park, Lusaka.

• Take part in the Big One Sekelela – family and couples day out competition at Woodlands Shopping Mall!

  Buy anything over K100 or deposit K500 or more in any bank/store and stand the chance to win big! Write your name, mobile number and receipt number on a flyer and drop it in the boxes around Woodlands Shopping Mall. Weekly and monthly prizes are being given away until 31 December 2015. Prizes include generators, TV screens, sounds systems and cash prizes. Some of the companies sponsoring this competition are Autoworld Premium  Blue Moon Cafe Premium  O’Hagan’s Premium  Phil Opticians Premium  Umoyo Premium and Bed & Bath Premium

• Office space to rent at Sandy’s Creations Premium

  200 square meters of office space is now available for rent in 50 square metre units. The rental package includes 24 hour back-up generator, electricity costs, 24 hour security, large parking area and maintenance. Find out more via their enquiry form or email marketing@sandyscreations.net

• Mazhandu Family Bus Services Premium announce a new route

  Mazhandu is now providing a Lusaka to Johannesburg route. The service departs from Lusaka every Sunday and Tuesday at 09:00. It departs from Johannesburg every Wednesday and Saturday at 09:00. Find out more via the enquiry form.

• O’Hagan’s Premium – still the best sports pub in town!

  O’hagan’s has all relevant football, rugby, cricket and other sports constantly being screened on seven flat screens throughout the pub. So get your fill of sports and good food in one stop!

• Fuel Systems Premium add to their fuel tank range

  Fuel Systems have recently added the new 4,500 litre fuel tank to their range. They supply both cylindrical and cubical tanks with manhole, cover, ladder and drain plug. Tanks range in of sizes from 500 litres to 60,000 litres. 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 directly.

• Airline news from Voyagers Zambia Premium

  Until 30 November 2015 Ethiopian Airlines Free is 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, Ethiopian Airlines Free will have an extra flight departing from Lusaka every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday starting on 29 October 2015.

  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 four 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 30 October, 2015, Proflight Zambia Free flights to and from Durban will be cancelled on Tuesdays (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 16 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.

• 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.

• 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’.

• PROFED Tutorial Centre offers intensive ACCA and ZICA revision

  Up until 29 November, PROFED are offering intensive question based revision for the December 2015 ACCA and ZICA exams. The revision package includes an overview of the exam format; review of past paper answers and examiners’ reports; mock exams; summarised, easy to follow, exam focused notes; tutorials and exam tips. K700 per paper for Professional level and K400 per paper for Fundamental and Licentiate levels. Email profedtc@hotmail.com for more information.

• Sugarbush Cafe reopens

  Sugarbush Cafe is reopening under new management on 8 November. The cafe is bringing back the popular Sunday roast lunches together with great homemade food. Opening times will be Tuesday to Saturday 08:00 to 17:00, Sunday 08:30 to 16:00, and closed on Mondays.

• Kamanga Wear are looking for fashion interns!

  If you’re interested in fashion and have skills in fashion design or tailoring, this is your chance to gain experience from one of Zambia’s leading fashion brands. Visit their store in Woodlands for more details.

• 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.

• TOTAL launch ‘Startupper of the Year’ competition

  If you’re under 35 and preparing a business plan, or in the early stages of creating your own business, then you’ll be interested in this TOTAL challenge. This is an Africa wide competition but Manic Zambia gave the details of the competition launch in Zambia. You can also get full details from the main Startupper website – read the full article and watch the launch video. KPR Consulting Premium is handling the PR in Zambia. See their cover of the launch event.

• Tech in Africa: All the news you shouldn’t miss from the past month

  TNW’s latest Africa tech news included updates on notable acquisitions, funding rounds, shut downs and layoffs. Read the full article here.

• 9 ways tech is transforming the developing world

  These tech developments are worth a read if you’re interested in tech that deals with African challenges. Whilst many are focused on health, like the water purifiers to the world’s smallest microscope, our favourite is the BRCK, ‘the backup generator for the internet’! Read the full article.

Featured businesses of the month

This month we are launching a brand new Events sections! Click here to find out more. So, this month we’re showcasing some of our Premium members involved in hosting, managing or organising entertaining and informative events.

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

Portico Restaurant Premium
Joined October 2009

Portico is very chic, with well-planned spaces, delightful furnishings and dramatic finishes. This is a hot spot for eating, drinking and socialising. Portico frequently hosts live music events featuring local bands. Guests can enjoy the live music, or you can retreat into more intimate and quieter spaces to enjoy a conversation, if you so wish.

The Web Premium
Joined November 2014

The Web showcases some of Zambia’s best talent as well as international celebrities. This is one of Lusaka’s finest live music venues, for people with a passion for music.

InterContinental Hotel Lusaka Premium
Joined June 2014

InterContinental Hotel offers guests an unforgettable experience with world-class service. This leading Lusaka hotel regularly hosts not-to-be-missed events and conferences in a very stylish setting.

SoundWave Zambia Premium
Joined February 2015

Provides world-class rental and hiring services and a music festival quality management service that will run your programme or event from start to finish. SoundWave provides a full stage music and lighting systems package and is one of the largest stage equipment hire companies in Zambia and Southern Africa. Services include lighting, stage, video and AV and sound hire equipment.

Zirbo Zambia Premium
Joined September 2013

A professional events management company that provides a full stage package for parties, weddings and a variety of other functions. The Zirbo package includes stages, music systems, lighting systems, aluminium trusses, generators and a sound engineer, all ensuring a smooth and successful event. The equipment is also available for hire.

Room 101 Night Club Premium
Joined March 2010

A distinctive, select and sophisticated nightclub. This nightclub attracts top DJs playing the latest in music and hosts private functions and special events with a strict door policy. Only over 25′s are allowed admission and dress code is smart and stylish.

Foxdale Court Premium
Joined August 2013

A stunning new development in the suburbs of Roma that is situated in a beautiful landscapes setting. Foxdale Court regularly hosts leading fashion, music and entertainment events that will have you going back for more.

Eight Doctors Premium
Joined September 2015

Eight Doctors holds an expo every Wednesday to showcase and demonstrate their products and services. At this expo, they provide counselling and dietary advice and teach about the eight laws of health – Godly trust, open air, daily exercise, sunshine, proper rest, lots of water, always temperate and nutrition.

Umoyo Premium
Joined February 2011

Umoyo regularly hosts events and talks to educate people on natural health and wellness topics. They offer a wide range of therapies, as well as in-depth professional health and detox programs.

Celebrating local Zambian talent

Last week we featured popular Zambian musician The Pompi. This week we’re highlighting the fabulous Chisenga Muyoya. who has been named one of JCI’s Ten Outstanding Young Persons from all over the world. So, on 7 November Chisenga was flying the Zambian flag in Kanazawa Japan. Chisenga is Co-Founder of the Asikana Network and champions women in tech in Zambia.

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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