Zambeef Products PLC is one of the largest integrated agri-businesses in Zambia. The Group is principally involved in the production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, edible oils, stock feed, flour and bread. The Group also has large row cropping operations (principally maize, soya beans and wheat), with approximately 8,350 Ha of row crops under irrigation and 8,650 Ha of rain-fed/dry-land crops available for planting each year. The Group is also in the process of rolling out its West Africa expansion in Nigeria and Ghana, as well as developing a palm project in Zambia.The Zambeef group is principally involved in the production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, milk, dairy products, eggs, edible oils, stock feed, flour and bread. The Group also has large cereal row cropping operations and is also in the process of rolling out its West Africa expansion and its palm project.Zambeef’s vision & strategy is to be the most accessible & affordable quality protein provider in the region & to increase the efficiency & capacity of its primary production facilities.To achieve this, the Zambeef group continues to pursue a vertically integrated business model, from primary production to processing and distribution to retailing the finished products in a value-added form directly to the end consumer through its own extensive retail network. This ensures value-add and margin capture throughout the value chain.Since its incorporation as a small scale start-up business, Zambeef has, through both organic growth and acquisitions, become one of Zambia’s largest agri-businesses with annual revenues of approximately US$255 million, and currently employs over 5,500 staff.Zambeef was listed on the Lusaka Stock Exchange in 2003 and only carried out its first equity capital raise in 2008 – between 2003 & 2008, Zambeef recorded a compounded organic growth rate of over 20% in real terms.CroppingZambeef has one of the largest irrigated row cropping operations in Zambia, with 8,350 Ha irrigated and 8,650 Ha rain fed, arable, developed land available for planting each year. Crop production is focused primarily on soya beans during summer cropping season and wheat during winter cropping season; with a capacity to produce 40,000 MT of soya beans, 45,000 MT of wheat and 21,000 MT of maize per annum. The group also has storage capacity of over 115,000 tons. The Farming Division provides an internal source of raw material inputs (soya beans, wheat and maize) for further processing and value add within the Group.BeefZambeef is one of the largest suppliers of beef in Zambia, with a capacity to slaughter 100,000 cattle per annum. Zambeef is also one of the largest feedlotter of quality beef in Zambia, with a capacity to feedlot 24,000 grain-fed cattle p.a. Zambeef currently has 8 abattoirs & 3 feedlots located throughout Zambia.Chicken & EggZambeef is one of the largest chicken and egg producers in Zambia, currently processing 5.3 million chickens p.a. and producing 33.5 million eggs p.a.Further investment in new layer & broiler houses planned for 2014, as well as a new chicken abattoir, to include a value-added products range.PorkZambeef’s 100% subsidiary, Masterpork Ltd, operates one of the largest piggeries, pig abattoir & pork processing plant in Zambia, with a capacity to slaughter 100,000 pigs p.a.Masterpork produces a full range of cooked, smoked and processed meat products.In 2012, Master Pork commissioned its new, state-of-the-art Hirsch-Pro 400 automated processing plant, capable of processing 30 tons of processed meat products per day.Milk & DairyZambeef’s has its own dairy farm, with over 1,900 dairy cattle, with 800 currently lactating, and producing an average of over 6 million litres of milk p.a.The milk is pasteurised & homogenised in a modern milk processing plant and further value added in producing yoghurt, drinking yoghurt, cheese, butter and milk based juices.Further investment planned in 2013 to increase processing capacity & meet increased consumer demand.Edible OilsZambeef’s 100% subsidiary, Zamanita Ltd, is one of the largest edible oil and soya cake producers in Zambia.Zambeef acquired Zamanita in January 2008 as part of a process of vertical integration, enabling it to add value to edible oil seeds such as soya beans produced by Zambeef’s farming division, while obtaining a source of supply of feed cake which is the primary ingredient in stock feed production.This acquisition was strategically important to Zambeef as edible oils complement the group’s range of food products distributed through its retail network in Zambia. The by-product from the crushing of oil seeds (soya cake) is also a major source of protein for stock feed production in the group’s stock feed division.In October 2012, Zamanita successfully commissioned a large upgrade and expansion of its soya bean crushing and Solvent Extraction Plant, which has doubled the crushing capacity from 50,000 tons per annum to 100,000 tons per annum. The upgrade will also enhance and improve the efficiency and safety of the facility.Stock FeedZambeef commissioned its stock feed plant in 2010 as part of a plan to increase its stock feed production, initially to cater for its internal livestock divisions and with a long term vision to be one of the leading stock feed suppliers in Zambia.The plant is currently operating at full capacity of 7,000 tons p.m. and essentially adds value to the protein by-product from the Zamanita crushing plant (soya cake).The stock feed division currently supplies all of Zambeef internal requirements (33%) and the surplus stock feed (67%) is sold to third parties in Zambia and the region.Further investment planned in 2014, to improve production efficiencies and capacity, as well as a new ruminant plant.Mill and BakeryZambeef commissioned its wheat mill and bakery commissioned in 2007. The mill and bakery adds value to the wheat from the Zambeef farms. Currently milling 30,000 tons of wheat p.a. and baking 9 million loaves p.a.Leather & ShoesZambeef’s 100% subsidiary, Zamleather Ltd, operates the group’s tannery and shoe plant, allowing the group to add further value to the main by-product of its beef abattoir business, being the cattle hides, and sell these in a processed form as wet blue and finished leather and industrial footwear and protective leather clothing.Zamleather has a processing capacity of 72,000 hides p.a.PalmZambeef’s 100% subsidiary, Zampalm Ltd, commenced the first commercial palm plantation in Zambia in 2008. The initial pilot phase is to plant up to 2,800 hectares, plus crushing mill and physical refinery, subject to proving viability in the pilot phase.Zampalm’s aim is to provide Zamanita Ltd with locally produced raw material feed stock in the form of palm oil.

Kalene Mission Hospital is in the northwest corner of Zambia, approximately 20 kilometres from the borders of Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Kalene from the air Kalene Hospital from the air (Click for larger image) Dr Walter Fisher commenced the medical work in 1905 from his home on Kalene Hill.    The current hospital facility at the foot of the hill was built in the 1950's. The hospital has approximately 180 beds and provides inpatient and outpatient services including maternity, paediatrics, general medicine, infectious diseases, malnutrition and surgery. The hospital is part of a network of mission stations under the auspices of Christian Missions in Many Lands (CMML). It has its own constitution, and a hospital board.    Over the last ten years there have been a number of significant developments at the hospital. This has helped the hospital to improve the quality of medical care to the local population. Although the hospital is in a very isolated area there are a number of regional factors and advantages which have supported the ongoing work and development of the hospital.    Regionally the hospital, which is central to the Lunda tribal area continues to be the major health facility for a large geographical area (which includes a corner of three countries). Advantages include the hospital being close to the Zambezi river, and from 2007 it has been provided with reliable 24 hour electricity as a result of the Zengamina hydroelectric project.    There is both the opportunity and space to renovate and expand hospital buildings, with recent renovations being supported by the Zambian Government, Brass Tacks and the Beit Trust. There is a flight service and nursing school facility on site and Sakeji primary school is about 20 km away.

Conveniently located in the quite out skirts of Kampala, Green Hills Hotel offers a private gateway just fifteen minutes from the city center Green Hills Hotel warmly welcomes you to a variety of affordable star services and facilities that include 2 restaurants, 2 cocktail bars, a business center, fast internet connection, secure parking, In House electronic safes, Conference and banqueting facilities

There is truly no better location from which to explore this vibrant city than from Ivys Hotel Kampala. Located at Mugalaasi Place plot 90/91 Sir Albert Cook Road on lower part of Sir Albert Cook Road is the well established hotel laying south-west of the city center. It is mere steps away from city center and 45 minutes drive from Entebbe Airport. At the center of it all, Ivys hotel Kampala is just minutes from local Buganda tradition Museum-Kasubi Tombs. Other neigbouring places are Mengo Hospital, Namirembe Cathedral and Rubaga Cathedral . All are within easy reach. We encourage our guests to shop, see, dine, explore and take advantage of all that Kampala (KLA) has to offer. We are located in Uganda | Kampala at Mugalasi Place plot 90/91 Sir Albert Cook Road on lower part of Sir Albert cook road | Wakaliga.

St Francis' is a 350-bed hospital in rural Zambia, providing medical and surgical care to the people of Katete District (population 200,000), as well as accepting referrals from the whole of Eastern Province (population 1.5 million).   The hospital employs and trains Zambian doctors, nurses, midwives and support staff, but due to the shortage of health workers in sub-Saharan Africa, we are always looking for volunteers from overseas to help us in our work.   We are also a popular destination for medical students from all over the world, who come to spend their “elective” studies with us.   The hospital is integrated into the Zambian Health Service, but we also rely on fund-raising and donations from abroad to maintain our enviable standards of care.   The hospital is fully integrated into the Zambian Health Service and part funded by the Zambian Government, but also receives funding via the Anglican and Catholic Churches and from overseas support groups in the Netherlands and the U.K (see Support). It has a predominantly Zambian staff of 400, but also uses volunteers from overseas to compensate for the national shortage of clinical staff.   There are 350 beds, divided into adult medical (male and female), paediatric, maternity and surgical (male and female – including gynaecology) wards. There is also a busy Labour Ward (2000 deliveries each year) and a basic Special Care Baby Unit. There are 2 operating theatres, accommodating 6 ”routine” theatre lists each week as well as emergency work. Over 3000 operations are performed annually.   Accidents and injuries are common, and account for the largest proportion of admissions, with Malaria and HIV/AIDS following close behind There are around 22,608 Admissions a year (62 per day) - reaching a peak during the malaria season (February to April), when an average of 30 children are admitted every day.   The General Outpatient Department is the main point of access to the hospital’s services for most patients. 93,038 people are seen and treated annually (on average, 255 per day). There are specialist clinics in Gynaecology, General Surgery, Medicine & Paediatrics, TB. The “Sandy Logie” HIV/AIDS clinic now runs 5 days per week: 5,148,000 tablets of Cotrimoxazole (a prophylactic drug given to patients with HIV) were dispensed in 2010 alone. Clinical officers also run a dental service and an eye clinic.   Physiotherapy Paramedical services include physiotherapy, X-ray, laboratory and pharmacy. The HIV/AIDS service provides pre and post test counselling and runs a programme of community based education and preventative activities as well as support for people living with HIV/AIDS.