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the magazine Issue 10 >> May 2012
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From the editor >> Can you believe it’s already May 2012! I hope you had a wonderful Labour Day holiday and are now refuelled for the next few months on the horizon. As well as this months latest offers, news and events, we have an interview with Shaun Davy, Director of Afritec Asset Management, also known as Roma Park. Our staff news also makes interesting reading. It’s all about our CEO’s recent trip to the UK.
Contents >> — This month’s interview >> 4 Every month we interview someone making an impact in Zambia or doing something we’re proud of internationally.
— Staff news and opinions >> 6 Every month we share the latest news and opinions from the Best of Zambia team.
— Hot off the press >> 8 All special offers, events and news are now gathered together towards the back of the magazine.
This magazine continues to go down a storm with readers and member and we’re excited to have some ideas for it in development. Find copies of the magazine on our site, on the blog and on Facebook. Make it the place to go for the latest bargain to bag or event to attend. Have a fantastic month of May! Sara Drawwater, Managing Editor
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This month’s interview An interview with Shaun Davy, Director of Afritec Asset Management (Roma Park)
Without a doubt, Roma Park is one of the most exciting mixed use property developments in Zambia. This month we managed to bag an email interview with Shaun Davy. Nambeye didn’t quite get to meet the man behind Roma Park (this time)! NAMBEYE: Roma House recently celebrated its one year anniversary (pictured right). The restaurant is the most obvious sign of things to come at Roma Park. How many years has it taken to bring this incredible project to life? SHAUN: Roma Park originally started with a piece of agricultural land on the edge of Roma where there was little development. With the help of the Zambian Development Agency (ZDA), we were able to create a vision for a mixed-use development in this part of Lusaka. That vision started in February 2009 so the project has been in the pipeline for over three years . NAMBEYE: Who had the vision for Roma Park? SHAUN: The vision for a mixed use development was initially inherited with the project from our local partner Mrs Victoria Huwiler. We tweaked that idea and with the guidance of the ZDA we created the vision for Roma Park. NAMBEYE: Roma Park is one of the first mixed use developments in Zambia. What inspired the birth of Roma Park? SHAUN: We were all of the opinion
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that Roma Park represents the future of Lusaka, a vibrant mixed-use and cosmopolitan urban node in the heart of the new growth centre of Lusaka. NAMBEYE: At what stage would you say Roma Park is at currently? SHAUN: It’s difficult to put a timeline on Roma Park as the products and the services we offer are market driven. Therefore, the pace of development is very much set by the market.
I would say we are towards the end stages of completing the seed infrastructure. This encompasses the servicing of the land and encompasses the provision of water, sanitation, electricity and tarred access roads. This is always the most challenging part of any development project because progress is perceived to be
slow. But most of the work in putting in world class infrastructure which happens mainly below ground. We are essentially putting the foundations in for the development and success of the whole project. NAMBEYE: What have some of the challenges been along the way for Roma Park? SHAUN: Obviously a development of this size has a number of challenges, particularly with regards to integrating a large infrastructure project into the city’s utility supplies and grids. This, while challenging has been wonderfully supported by the good people at LWSC and ZESCO. I would say the greatest challenge has been getting the confidence of potential buyers into Roma Park that we will deliver the vision of Roma Park. I think we have risen to that challenge. The reward has been the fantastic response to our first and second phases which were put on sale a year ago and are now very close to being sold out.
NAMBEYE: How can people who would like to acquire property within Roma Park go about it?
SHAUN: Our Sales agents are Pam Golding Properties, in the Arcades Shopping Centre. Go visit them and they will show you whats on offer at Roma Park. But you must hurry! The first two phases are nearly all sold out. That said, we are looking to bring a third phase onto the market towards the third quarter of 2012. If people would like more information on Roma Park they can visit our website www.romapark.co.zm or our facebook page www.facebook.com/Roma.Park NAMBEYE: How can businesses get involved? SHAUN: We value our participation in the local economy and if there
are businesses that feel they could participate in this great development they can email info@romapark.co.zm or visit our website romapark.co.zm NAMBEYE: Roma Park is among some the biggest property developments within Lusaka. How would you say the property market is doing in Zambia in terms of growth, opportunities and trends? SHAUN: It should be noted that the Zambia Property market is relatively young. This combined with the rapid urbanisation and the fantastic economic growth Zambia has experienced has meant that property is and exciting sector to be in here.
Globally, property has always been seen to be a great investment, and Zambia is no different. I think the challenge moving forward is for the banks to come in line with market expectations with an affordable mortgage product to allow more Zambians to get on the
property ladder. This will not only facilitate the next step in the maturity of the property market but will be fundamental motivation for the continuous growth of the Zambian economy with the ancillary benefits off a healthy property market. NAMBEYE: Where do you see Roma park in a year’s time? SHAUN: Roma Park will be well on its way to growing into its full potential. I have know doubt by that stage we will have set the standard for mixed used developments in Zambia. NAMBEYE: What next after Roma Park? Any further projects on the horizon? SHAUN: Roma Park will no doubt keep us busy for a good few years. So at the moment the focus will stay on Roma Park. After that, who knows?
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— Staff news and opinions CEO of thebestofzambia.com, Joseph Brown, on the UK, cars and plans...
Firstly it’s good to be back in Zambia. I love to travel and it was great to visit the UK and see family and friends. But there’s really no place like home! The Best of Zambia has been blessed with growth. And that means we need the resources in place to accommodate that growth. My primary mission on this UK trip was to import four vehicles for our expanding team here. I am pleased to say that, as we speak, four Rav4s are on a ship heading for Walvis Bay in Namibia, from where they will be transported into Zambia. A second reason for the UK trip was to hold strategic meetings with our design team who are based there. As a result I am happy to announce that throughout
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this year we’ll be rolling out some exciting thebestofzambia.com developments. I would love to share but they are too hot off the press for more details! We will be keeping you informed of these new features, designed to accelerate traffic growth and further enhance users’ experience on the site. To give you a hint, everything we have planned is about giving an even more effective marketing and promotion service to our members, helping them all to promote their services, events, offers and news with impact and power. I am very thankful for the success of the Best of Zambia - a direct result of the dedication of our teams in the UK and Zambia. We also give credit to the enthusiasm of those who use the site, to the ongoing support from our wonderful clients, and last but not least to God’s faithfulness. By Joseph Brown, CEO
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— Hot off the press: OFFERS ‘Wrap up your week’ special from Nkuku
Liuwa Plains special offer for residents
Three for two nights at Croc Valley Camp
Buy two wraps at Nkuku and get one free every single Sunday for the month of May!
Robin Pope Safaris are offering a magnificent special offer for a Liuwa Plains safari which they describe as the safari of your life! The offer is for set departure dates in May and June 2012.
Green season rates at Croc Valley Camp are $140 per person sharing on a full board basis. Plus until the 30th of June you can stay for three nights and only pay for two!
Sunday is family day at Nkuku and this May special makes taking the family a lot kinder on your pocket! But if you don’t fancy a wrap you can have chicken, burgers, hot wings or delicious nuggets. Find the Nkuku take-away restaurant in Lusaka’s Woodlands Shopping Mall, tucked away round the corner from Blue Moon Café. It is a casual, friendly place where friends and family can stop by and enjoy a quick meal together, or order a take-away. Nkuku serves some of the best take away chicken in town. Nkuku chicken is prepared using the unique kettle cooking method. As Nkuku says, it’s the place for “good chicken made better.” Nkuku is the first all Zambian franchise in the take-away business — that’s Zambian chicken, Zambian owned, Zambian style.
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The cost is just $350 per person per night sharing and the safari trips run for four or five nights. The price includes accommodation, meals, drinks, all game viewing activities, laundry and park fees, and excludes airport tax. Note that various conditions apply. You can travel to Liuwa Plains by air from Lusaka to Kalabo for $625 per person return. Robin Pope Safaris is one of the most established tour operators in Zambia, with years of experience, specialising in tailor made safaris
Full board includes accommodation, all meals, four game drives, laundry and airport transfers if required. Children sharing under the age of 12 pay 80% of the rate and children sharing under five go free. Bookings will be accepted at any time subject to availability. There is also a small charge of $5 per person per night donated equally to SLCS (South Luangwa Conservation Society) that helps control the antipoaching in the park, and Project Luangwa that facilitates the building of new schools and classrooms in the area.
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Croc Valley offers affordable safari lodge accommodation bordering the amazing South Luangwa National Park in Zambia. It’s all about comfort together with rustic simplicity.
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in both Zambia and Malawi. Robin Pope own many of the camps and safari houses and also recommend
Wedding specials and 10% off events
Kafue National Park Weekly salsa lessons at special offer for residents Revolución
Plan It Designs are offering a range of specials on weddings, and 10% off events management fees until June 2012 .
Tikuya Travel and Tours are offering a special gateway package to Mukambi Safari Lodge until June 30th 2012.
Based in Lusaka, Plan It Designs Ltd offers a personalised service specialising in quality events management, interior design and décor consultation snd landscaping. Various packages include exquisite flora and handmade gifts. Plan It Designs event management services can be customised to suit particular environments and budgets. The team will work on the visual style of the event premises, landscaped surrounds, gifts, flower arrangements and much more. Plan It Designs has cultivated a personalised and professional approach to its work, and, throughout each project, clients will be regularly updated on developments and any issues will be swiftly resolved.
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The offer is $315 for two nights per person sharing. This includes all three meals and a free boat cruise on the Kafue River. What’s more, children between four and 12 get 50% off and those under four get to stay for free. Package conditions »» Offer valid till 30th June 2012 »» Excludes the following activities: game drives, fishing trips and in the dry season walking safaris »» Transport not included but can be arranged »» Single supplement fee is $60.00 per person per night »» Excludes bar and ZAWA fees »» Conditions apply
Have you got salsa? If you want to learn from the very beginning or polish up your talent, Revolución holds salsa lessons every Thursday evening. Event details »» Venue: Revolución Mexican Bar and Grill »» Date: Every Thursday »» Time: 18:30 »» Rates: K20,000 per person As well as salsa lessons you’ll find an authentic Central American atmosphere and food. Open seven days a week there’s something to enjoy every day of the week.
chalets with a thatched roof.
This Mexican restaurant in Lusaka is immaculately designed and decorated. It offers authentic Mexican food such as sizzling chicken fajitas, Tampiqueña steak, burritos, nachos and salads. The Revolución Mexican Restaurant kitchen prepares everything including tortilla chips, salsa and a secret recipe hot sauce — using chillies grown on site!
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— Hot off the press: EVENTS IN DATE ORDER See Zambian band, Uncle Rex, at O’Hagan’s
Josh Ansley singing at Rhapsody’s
See Sydney’s Bridal at the Wedding Expo
Thursday and Friday at O’Hagan’s are all about jamming sessions! Uncle Rex now performs there every week.
Don’t miss Josh Ansley on Wednesday 9th May, performing at Rhapsody’s Restaurant.
Sydney’s Elegant Bridal will be exhibiting at the Wedding Expo on the 11th to 13th of May.
Event details »» Venue: Rhapsody’s, Arcades Shopping Centre »» Date: Wednesday 9th May 2012 »» Time: 18:00 »» Entry: Free
Event details »» Venue: Liv Metropolitan Conventions Hall, Diamonds of Lusaka, Kafue Road »» Date: 11th to 13th of May 2012
Event details »» Venue: O’Hagan’s »» Date: Every Thursday and Friday »» Time: 20:00 hours »» Entry: Free! »» Booking: Essential Uncle Rex is pictured above performing to a packed crowd at O’Hagan’s on St Patrick’s Day. Uncle Rex has been performing and producing in Zambia for many years and is often referred to as the pioneer of jazz in Zambia. Uncle Rex has also been working with many of Zambia’s leading musicians for several years.
Josh is best known for his cover renditions of Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, Josh Groban, Sting, Robbie Williams, Jason Mraz and Elvis Presley. Rhapsody’s are known to offer special prizes and food tasting on event nights, so be prepared for a fabulous time!
So, to welcome in the weekend you are invited to O’Hagan’s where you can relax and enjoy good company with great food and entertainment. Booking is absolutely essential because this is proving to be a very popular event.
Rhapsody’s Restaurant in Lusaka has a sophisticated ambiance, varnished brickwork and terracotta décor and is the kind of place in Lusaka where you’ll want to be seen. It holds the PMR Diamond award for best executive restaurant in Zambia 2011.
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Sydney’s Elegant Bridal will be showcasing their range of bridal wear, with the dresses modelled on a bridal catwalk. Sydney’s Elegant Bridal is a friendly family run bridal shop, and that’s the kind you need when planning your big day. The service, knowledge and advice shared with you from the team’s experience is sure to contribute toward a stress free and faultless wedding day! For your wedding dress you can choose from an extensive range of fabrics and styles. Sydney’s Elegant Bridal also offers a range of bridal accessories such as veils and tiaras. Don’t miss them at the Wedding Expo!
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LAWS Annual General Meeting is on 12th May
Zambia’s first dog show on ZNBC
Zambian Bartenders Flair Competition
The Lusaka Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) Annual General Meeting takes place in May and all existing and potential members are welcome.
Lusaka Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is pleased to announce the launch of a TV show on dog care.
Support your favourite bartender and help them win the 3rd annual Bartenders Flair Competition!
»» Venue: Gerritz Restaurant, 26 Chaholi Road, off Addis Ababa Drive »» Date: 12th May 2012 »» Time: 10:00 hours A cash bar and coffee stand will be open for guests. The AGM gives you a chance to find out exactly what LAWS does and how they spend the funds raised through your donations. It’s also a great opportunity to find out how you can support LAWS in their mission to help the abused and abandoned animals in Lusaka. Find out about adopting and fostering animals, donating, becoming a member, advertising and sponsoring events, and volunteering.
Information +260 (0) 966 005 297 info@lawszambia.org
ZNBC, in conjunction with Arabian Nights Restaurant Kitwe, will be airing Zambia’s first ever dog care programme. It will cover various aspects of proper dog care and all subjects related to it such as nutrition and training. The airing date is yet to be announced so keep an eye on the LAWS website to ensure you don’t miss it. LAWS is very excited about this as it will help sensitize more people about the good and proper treatment of our canine friends. The Lusaka Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) is a registered charity that provides the care, treatment, rehabilitation and re-homing of abused and abandoned domestic animals. LAWS manages a small shelter on Sadzu Road in Lusaka and can house up to 30 dogs and 10 cats at a time.
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Event details »» Venue: Rhapsody’s, Arcades Shopping Centre »» Date: 28th May to 2nd of June 2012 »» Entry: Free »» Quarter finals: Thursday, 31st May »» Semi finals: Friday, 1st June »» Finals: Saturday, 2nd June You are invited to join the fun with complimentary cocktails for you to taste and enjoy as part of the experience. These will be given away throughout the week during the competition. Watch the bartenders hone their skills and show off their talent. Whilst enjoying the event, take the chance to sample the fantastic Rhapsody’s dining experience which encompasses enjoyment in life and a passion for quality, to be felt, lived and experienced!
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— Living and lifestyle: NEWS New speedy lunches at O’Hagan’s
Nomad’s Court launch their new website
GPS car hire with Juls Africa car rentals
Get down to O’Hagan’s because they’ve launched a brand new lunch menu! It is designed to feed the patrons quickly so they get back to work on time!
Nomad’s Court is excited to announce their brand new website nomadscourtzambia.com!
Juls can help you with car rentals in Zambia, South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. What’s more GPS units are available throughout South Africa, since Juls Africa is an agent for Budget car hire in South Africa.
Feast on a range of lunch meals which include burgers, tramazzinis, wraps, sandwiches and grills. All dishes are lovingly designed by O’Hagan’s chefs. The O’Hagan’s team is focused on seating you, taking your order and cooking you a tasty meal ever so swiftly. This means your lunches can be soo much more exciting than a pack up! At O’Hagan’s you’ll find a ‘taste of Ireland in Africa’. It has a beautiful old Irish cottage pub setup and decor, which gives O’Hagan’s a definite Irish feel. It’s a place for people to meet, eat, relax and enjoy live sport in friendly surroundings, with smatterings of Irish tradition right in the middle of Lusaka!
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The website has been designed to showcase its beautifully themed apartments and help guests to choose services that are relevant to them. The website has been lovingly designed by thebestofzambia.com who are now able to offer website development services alongside the Best of Zambia. Nomad’s Court offers a range of upmarket self catering apartments for business travellers and holiday makers looking for stylish and flexible accommodation in Lusaka, Zambia. The apartments are great for those looking for stylish long term let options in Lusaka. An on-site swimming pool and quality amenities make this a great place to stay in Lusaka. Though self catering, there is an on-site restaurant serving a full buffet breakfast.
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The Juls Africa car rental department offer a range of airconditioned vehicles. Both self drive and chauffeur driven car hire is available. And if you are travelling across borders, the team can assist with cross border vehicle documentation. Vehicles are well maintained and insured for your safety and assurance. Vehicles range from saloon cars, 4x4 wheel drive to various sized mini buses. Juls Africa provides the right vehicle for each occasion. from the inner city drive to the rugged safari country tour. Juls Africa also offers travel advice, Zambia accommodation and Lusaka conferencing facilities.
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The Sydney’s Bridal, Bride-to-Bride program
Voyagers launch luxury bus tour
Established ground handling specialists
The bride-to-bride concept from Sydney’s Bridal finds new owners for designer wedding dresses - from the bride to the bride to be!
For the first time in Zambia, commencing June 2012, Voyagers are introducing a luxury bus tour between Lusaka and Livingstone!
Your dress has done its job and made you feel fabulous on your big day? But now it’s difficult to store... With Sydney’s Bridal, you can now turn your dream wedding dress into a dream investment and, at the same time, help brides find their own dream dress.
»» Luxury one way transfer »» Lusaka/Livingstone/Lusaka »» Per-seat rate »» Individual or group rates »» All-inclusive packages with accommodation and tours »» Other activities available
Pictured above is President Sata welcoming George Bush on his arrival to Zambia. The NAC2000 VIP meet and greet service can make events like this happen without a hitch.
Sydney’s Bridal will sell your wedding dress on a consignment basis. Your wedding dress will sit in the Sydney’s Bridal studio being advertised and seen by hundreds of potential buyers! Set your price with the Sydney’s Bridal team and they will do all the hard work for you. They market your dress, find buyers, arrange appointments and fittings and negotiate on your behalf.
All extra activities, Chobe day-trips, etc, can be booked though Voyagers offices. Voyagers offer a reliable car, bus, or camper-van rental service in Zambia. From our professional chauffeur service to the freedom of a self drive or luxury bus ride, they can help you create an unforgettable African experience within Zambia or a cross-border excursion into a neighbouring country.
We’re sure you can think of lots of ways to spend the money you recoup from selling your dress!
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NAC2000 view passengers as a treasured asset and their comfort and security is paramount. They have specific practises and procedures in place to ensure a smooth airport operation. NAC2000 assist with customs and immigration for passengers and crew, convey and deliver baggage and handle communications about any arrival or departure changes to schedule. In addition to passenger care, NAC2000 ensure the safe transport of their customers’ property with customs clearing and forwarding services across Zambian airports. Their airport ground handling expertise further enhances the value they offer.
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Health corner: The silent killer 5. High blood pressure only develops in people that are stressed all the time? a) True b) False 6. Medicine alone is enough to reverse hypertension? a) True b) False 7. High blood pressure is a lifestyle disease because: a) It is in my genes b) It is just part of life c) The way I live and the things I do and don’t do causes it d) None of the above
What causes high blood pressure? Will cutting out stress prevent it? And if you feel OK, does that mean your pressure is OK too? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the Riverview Wellness Centre quiz on high blood pressure, the silent killer. 1. What is blood pressure? a) Pressure that builds up in your heart after a high salt meal? b) A measure of the force of blood against the walls of your arteries? c) How much stress you can take before your blood begins to boil? d) When your heart it stressed? 2. What is known as the top and bottom numbers? a) The force when you inhale and exhale b) The pressure when your heart pumps and when it rests c) The pressure of your muscles against the machine cuff d) The force of your will power 3. What is the most desirable blood pressure? a) Below 120/80 b) 120/80 c) 140/90 d) Above 160/100 4. If you feel fine, your blood pressure is fine too? a) True b) False
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8. Things in my lifestyle that can bring about high blood pressure are: a) Caffeine and alcohol b) Eating a lot of fat and refined foods c) Doing no exercise d) All of the above 9. Warning signs of hypertension in pregnancy are: a) Headaches b) Blurred vision c) Edema (swollen legs) d) All of the above 10. I have the ability to lower my blood pressure by doing the following: a) Regular exercise and drinking lots of water b) Not smoking and avoiding fat in my diet c) Avoiding cigarettes, caffeine and alcohol d) All of the above Answers: 1b, 2b, 3a, 4b, 5b, 6b, 7c, 8d, 9d, 10d
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