Africa Outlook Issue 14

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MANUFACTURING • Manufacture and repair of distribution and power transformers up to 75 MVA • Manufacture of SF6 gas insulated switchgear (GIS) (11kV and 33kV voltages) • Manufacture of concrete poles PROJECTS • EPC substation projects up to 330kV • EPC lines up to 132 kV TRANSPORT • Abnormal load handling and rigging up to 200 Tonnes • Mobile crane hire RETAIL RE • One stop retail shop for electricity end use equipment and hardware ZESA Enterprises' vision is to provide high quality products and services to the power industry, mining and agriculture sectors. Guaranteeing a satisfactory return on investment and assuring you success is our motto. NO.1 HARARE DRIVE, CNR WILLOWVALE ROAD / NEW ARDBENNIE ROAD P.O BOX HR 8726, HARARE, ZIMBABWE TEL: +263 (4) 666710, +263 (4) 666784, +263 (4) 666787, +263 (4) 661216 FAX: +263 (4) 669250, +263 (4) 664458 EMAIL: MARKETING@ZENT.CO.ZW WWW.ZESAENTERPRISES.CO.ZW

Safety, Health and Environment Safety remains a priority for CEC after they performed 2.98 million man-hours without a power system lost time accident in 2012, which demonstrates an improved performance for this critical area of concern. “We are dedicated to the pursuit of an excellent SHE culture across the business,” the website states. The company hold toolbox safety talks before any work is undertaken on the system which enables them to address task-specific safety concerns. During these talks, any risks or hazards associated with the task are identified and remedial measures put in place before work can commence. CEC also facilitate radio call in programmes, school quizzes and visibility tours and inspections. Promoting the good health of employees remains a key priority for CEC and the company have ensured that medical facilities are available and accessible for employees and their registered dependents. “Our wellness centre is managed by a Welfare Officer who is charged with the responsibility of coordinating the health programmes for CEC employees, their families and the community,” according to their website. CEC have a well-developed HIV/AIDS policy (launched in 2002). Key activities include awareness and prevention programmes to provide information to staff and their families about the various aspects of HIV and AIDS and encouraging behavioural change through workplace and community peer

education. They remain committed to providing anti-retroviral drugs to their employees and eligible dependents that require them in order to improve their well-being. Under the Global Development Alliance (GDA-Mining) partnership, the company work with Comprehensive HIV/ AIDS Management Programme (CHAMP), to implement workplace as well as community HIV/AIDS programmes. CEC continues with its roll back malaria programme, teaming up with other institutions during the district rollback back malaria campaign, which involves spraying of homes, and in the case of CEC – offices, in most parts of Kitwe. “We recognise that we benefit from good environmental stewardship and we are committed to implementing good environmental practices, continual improvement in environmental performance and to manage our activities in a manner consistent with our environmental obligations, both legally and morally,” one of the company Directors affirms on the company website. CEC encourages its employees to volunteer, as they continue to invest in local communities, conducting their business as a good corporate citizen in a way that helps protect the environment and demonstrates good stewardship of the country’s natural resources. Finally, CEC remains committed to a diverse work force, ensuring an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute their best.

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