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Contributors:Vincent BennettDan BoylanBwana Mkubwa MiningEugene ChunguSteve DakaFirst Quantum MineralsKansanshi Mining plcKansanshi Environ. Dept.Konkola Copper MinesLafarge Cement plcLechwe School

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January/February 2011Issue No. 64

Features6-7 Lafarge – Together we have a Strong Foundation

10-11 Kansanshi – Employer of the Year/ SA Rugby Legends

12-13 Full Steam Ahead for Protea Hotels Southern Belle

14-15 Lamasat – Company Profi le

18-20 A Stroll Along London’s Thames Embankment

22 Parmalat Zambia 2011 – A Fresh Challenge

24 UUNET is now MTN Business

26-28 The Moolman Story

29 The Angel Falls Story

30-31 KCM Eyes London Listing

34-35 First Quantum Health Hosts Road Shows

36-39 Pompeii’s Final Terrifying Day

40-41 Zambezi Portland Cement Supplying Ndola Stadium

42 Lechwe School – Make Your Stand

44-46 Destination Gabon

50-53 Britain Humbled at the Battle of Talana

56-60 Equinox – Moving a Country ... by building a Mine

Regulars2-3 Map Zambia

16 Crossword & Quiz

48 Orica – Birds of Zambia

54 Crossword & Quiz answers – Kids Corner

CoverLafarge – Proudly contributing to better health care

January/February 2011CONTENTSCONTENTS

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Destination GabonDestination Gabon

PompeiiPompeii

Thames EmbankmentThames Embankment

Birds of ZambiaBirds of Zambia


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Entry Requirements: Foreign Nationals require entry visas, which are available at the point of entry.Vaccinations: Cholera and Yellow Fever. Anti-malaria precautions are highly recommended.Foreign Currency: There are no restrictions on the importation of foreign currency into Zambia. The only requirement is that all cash and travellers cheques should be declared through customs at point of entry.Capital: LusakaDriving: Left hand side of the road. Legal driving age is 18 years old. All foreigners and visitors are required to carry an international drivers licence.Voltage: 240 volts (square pin plugs).Weight and Measures: Metric system.Time: Difference 2 hours ahead of GMT.International dialling code: (+260), Lusaka 21 (0) 1, Ndola and the Copperbelt 21 (0) 2, Livingstone 21 (0) 3.Airport Departure Tax: International US$25, Internal US$10Population: Zambia has a population of approximately 9.9 million (est. 1997)Of cial Language: EnglishCurrency: Kwacha (ZMK)Major Traditional Exports: Copper and cobalt. Non-Traditional: Primary agricultural and horticultural products, gemstones, timber, electricity, cement and textiles.Major Imports: Crude oil, chemicals and machinery, iron, steel and manufactured goods.

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Lafarge, the world’s largest building materials supplier.

Lafarge entered Zambia in 2001 after acquiring Pan African Cement (PAC) from the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) which owned shares in Chilanga Cement Plc in Zambia, Mbeya Cement in Tanzania and Portland Cement in Malawi and a further 34% of Chilanga Cement through a compulsory offer to minorities. The minority shareholders are well dispersed with over 3,300 Zambian shareholders. Lafarge is a world leader in building materials and holds top-ranking positions in each of its businesses across the globe: Cement, Aggregates & Concrete and Gypsum. With 78,000 employees in 78 countries, Lafarge posted sales of €15.9 Billion in 2009.Lafarge responds to the needs of its customers, shareholders, local communities and the environment. This is achieved by research and development activities at the Lafarge Centre de Recherche (LCR) in order to develop new value-added products which provide greater solutions for our customers, increase our product ranges to better incorporate current sustainable construction concerns, and research sustained efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our industrial processes and materials.

In 2009 the Group increased the resources allocated to research and development, reinforcing the Group’s expertise in the various elds across the three divisions.

Working to promote Zambia as a favourable investment destination.

As government is also keen to attract Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into the country they have created a campaign to showcase the successes of private companies investing in Zambia. Among these companies Lafarge ranks very highly as a private rm that is performing well in Zambia. Lafarge’s US$120 million investment in Zambia is just the latest in the company’s commitment to the country’s development. Such a case provides an opportunity for the country to try and attract FDI by demonstrating what plans Lafarge has for Zambia and this is likely to encourage other rms to consider Zambia as a favourable investment.

With the country’s GDP of 6.6 in 2010 and very strong growth estimated for 2011, construction is set to feature highly in terms of contribution to GDP. Cement sales are a leading economic indicator of a country’s growth. Lafarge, the country’s major cement supplier, is rmly committed to being a partner in the development of Zambia and her neighbours.

The commissioning of the new plant in 2008 has resulted in the substantial increase in the supply of cement into the market.

The company’s long existence in Zambia and its good quality consistent products continue to generate strong brand equity, not just in Zambia but the entire region as a whole. From the historic 58-year-old plant at Chilanga that used a wet process technology to the current state-of-the-art plant at Chilanga, Lafarge continues to be a partner in Zambia’s everyday construction activities.

Lafarge products are renowned for the construction of clinics and hospitals including the University Teaching Hospital and the Ndola Central Hospital. In the eld of education a contribution can be seen in the number of institutions of learning that have been built, The University of Zambia, Copperbelt University and many others. Landmark buildings such as the Supreme Court Buildings, the Kariba Dam Wall and the Independence Stadium have all been built using Lafarge product.

Lafarge renewed this commitment to development of Zambia when it commissioned its 120 million dollar plant. The company’s agship brand Mphamvu continues to be the builder’s choice. Its new product, Powerplus a 42.5 ordinary Portland cement, is designed for heavy construction activity and has been introduced for speci c segments of the market.

TOGETHER, WE HAVE A STRONG FOUNDATION


Children and teacher during class at Twitti community school.

Lafarge’s 830,000 tonnes per annum plant situated at Chilanga.


Lafarge’s pledge to sustainable development.

Lafarge has pledged its commitment to sustainable development and as a demonstration of this commitment to this very important priority, Lafarge is in engagement with and is providing assistance to its local communities. Lafarge has launched several new programs of which Lafarge is very proud to be a part, including a mobile medical clinic to service our surrounding communities and townships, improvement programs related to sanitation and traf c safety. These programs are in conjunction with the programs Lafarge has had for many years and continue to enthusiastically provide support for HIV, Malaria suppression, school assistance, clinic support and sports sponsorships.

Government’s agenda is to partner with private Sector, and Lafarge is constantly in consultation with government on economic development and how realignment should occur to help improve private sector performance in the economy.


perfrforormance in the economy.

Lafarge’s mobile clinic tted with state-of-the-art medical equipment and provides free medical services to local communities.

Lafarge’s mobile clinic in action: Doctors from Doctors Outreach Care administering to patients at Freedom compound.

Chilanga Basic School Head Teacher introducing Lafarge CEO and his team to the school management team.

Lafarge CEO Bruno Lafont and his team touring Lafarge and Room to Read library construction project at Chilanga Basic

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Yes, Kansanshi Mining Plc is the 2010 “Employer of the Year” in Zambia.

In 2009, the Zambia Federation of Employers (ZFE) introduced an award giving ceremony to recognise its member organizations that have shown exemplary work in advancing operations of their organisations through sound policies. In particular, the ZFE set aside speci c awards for organisations that could demonstrate robust policies and supporting documentation in the following areas:

• Occupational Health and Safety• Environment• Corporate Social Responsibility• Staff Development

Kansanshi Mining Plc (KMP) entered the 2010 competition in two of the above categories; Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The mine submitted copies of its Environmental and Social Policies and provided details to the ZFE on how its policies are implemented on a practical basis.

Twenty Six (26) organisations competed for the different awards in 2010 and Kansanshi came rst in both the Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility categories. In addition to this, KMP took the coveted title of EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR. Hon Austin Liato MP, Minister of Labour and Social Security, presented the awards to Kansanshi at a prestigious dinner held at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel in Lusaka, on Saturday 23rd October 2010.

KANSANSHI MINING PLC – EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR 2010by Godfrey Phillip Msiska

Hon. Austin Liato MP (centre) presents the “Employer of the Year” Trophy to Godfrey Msiska, Manager, Public Relations, Kansanshi Mining Plc.

Gemma Newall (left) Social Development Of cer, Kansanshi Mining Plc, shows off the winner’s plaque for the best Corporate Social Responsibility.

Richard Zyambo, Environmental Manager, Kansanshi Mining Plc, receives a hand shake, and the top prize in Environmental Management,

from Hon. Austin Liato MP.

The Kansanshi Team showcases one of the areas in its CSR Programme.



The game of rugby, recently introduced in the North Western Province of Zambia, and Solwezi in particular, received a big boost in October 2010, with a memorable visit from the South African Rugby Legends. The ‘legends’ are world renowned, as they have played professional rugby at the international level. The visit to Solwezi was kindly sponsored by Teichmann Ltd.

The Legends Africa agship programme promotes rugby development in disadvantaged schools and communities and engenders a sense of camaraderie and fellowship through rugby.

The legends team comprising John Allan, Mark Andrews and Gary Teichmann, accompanied by Corinne Cornelissen (South Africa, Western Province Sports Fan and Event Coordinator) together with a reporter from Super Sport ew into Solwezi from South Africa. Upon their arrival, they were taken straight to the Solwezi Stadium, where they found a group of 80 children anxiously waiting to learn about the game of rugby. The children were mostly drawn from disadvantaged communities such as Kilelabalanda Orphanage, Kabwela and Lusa Home Based Care. Other children were picked from local schools such as Simba in the Golf Estate, Modern School and other schools within Solwezi.

The legends, with the help of the local rugby club and rugby fans from the Kansanshi Golf Estate, set out to introduce the game of rugby to the children and the training programme was an all round success, as the children got to understand the basic rules of rugby and also got a feel of how it is actually played by putting into practice what they had been taught.

At the end of the rugby clinic, the children were fed with highly nutritious health food which was provided by Kansanshi, whilst the legends donated 20 rugby balls to be used in future coaching sessions and rugby games. This will, no doubt, go a long way in sustaining the spirit of the game among the youth in Solwezi.

To maintain the momentum, Kansanshi Rugby Club will now conduct monthly coaching clinics for the children around Solwezi.

KANSANSHI MINE AND SOUTH AFRICAN RUGBY LEGENDSTAKE THE GAME OF RUGBY TO THE CHILDREN OF SOLWEZI

by Edward Chisunka.

The Legends, together with Zambian coaches, get down to some serious work with the children of Solwezi

The Legends and local coaches discuss the children’s training programme.

“This is how it’s done” says one of the legends to thechildren of Solwezi.

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he US$1 million-plus refurbishment of Protea Hotel’s latest innovative project, the Southern Belle, has been completed. Bookings have now opened for the maiden Zambian voyage of the old steam-style boat, which was an institution in the waters of Lake Kariba on the Zimbabwe side for more than a decade.

Since the completion of her refurbishment, the Southern Belle, operated by Protea Hotels, has undergone lake trials, all of which have proven incredibly successful. The vessel’s rst of cial voyage takes place on 1 December, and bookings have already begun to pour in for what is sure to be a fantastic experience.

“The renovation of the Southern Belle has been a lengthy process, and we’re absolutely thrilled that we’ve managed to execute it timeously and immaculately. Our rst series of lake trials have been a great success, and we simply can’t wait to welcome visitors aboard in December,” said Mark O’Donnell, Chairman of Protea Hotels Zambia.

His sentiments were echoed by Protea Hospitality Group Director of Sales, Marketing and Revenue, Danny Bryer, who said the Southern Belle was a unique addition to the Protea Hotels portfolio.

“We are tremendously excited about her maiden voyage and we have no doubt that the Southern Belle will draw leisure and conferencing guests from all over the world.”

Renovations to the vessel have been extensive, but all 22 refurbished en-suite cabins have remained sympathetic to the design elements that make a steam boat classical. Massive interior refurbishments have also taken place, with all the original décor and furnishings being stripped, and the old generators having been replaced with more energy-ef cient alternatives, as well as solar energy water heating systems.

The newly completed Southern Belle also features a conference room for up to 40 people, a shop, restaurant and bar, and a top deck with bar and a swimming pool. All guests will be welcomed aboard the vessel at the newly completed base station, which features a thatched verandah as well as a secure parking facility.The Southern Belle will operate from the base station in Manchinchi Bay near Siavonga on Lake

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Kariba. International guests can y in to Lusaka International Airport. Should they wish to rest overnight before departing for the lake, travellers are welcomed at the Protea Hotel Cairo Road and Protea Hotel Lusaka. Transfers to the Southern Belle’s base station, about three hours from Lusaka, can be arranged when booking.

O’Donnell said guests could charter the vessel for 1 to 5 nights, depending on group requirements. The Southern Belle would depart from the base station at noon and return at 10am on the nal day.

For more information about Protea Hotels Zambia please visit: www.proteahotels.comor email: [email protected] telephone: +260 211 252 844. For Reservations contact our Central Reservations Of ce on:email: [email protected] or telephone: +260 211 254 605.

Media Contacts: Audrey Keane, Sales and Marketing Manager, Protea Hotels ZambiaEmail: [email protected] Tel: +260 211 252 844

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COMPANY PROFILE

Lamasat International was registered in 2002 as a manufacturing company of pipes and polypropylene bags. Since then the company has grown with investments to date of over US$20 million with a diverse range of products and services.The company was of cially opened by the late President Levy Patrick Mwanawasa, SC (MHSRIP) in 2003. The company continues to enjoy support from the Government of the Republic of Zambia and in 2009 signed an Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement IPPA where the company has committed to invest a further US$21 million over the next few years.

OUR FACILITIESWe have ultra modern facilities which include 30,000m2 of factories, warehousing facilities and modern of ces.We continually invest, to grow our portfolio of facilities and are currently developing showroom and warehousing facilities along the busy Kafue Road in Lusaka.We have modern productions lines for pipes, polypropylene bags, blow lm and plastic printing, water tanks, wood works and aluminium works.

OUR PRODUCTSOur products are available in a wide range of sizes and speci cations. The company maintains high standards in its manufacturing facilities and its products are manufactured in compliance with applicable product standards set by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS). In recognition of our quality and excellence in our offerings, we were also conferred with the International Star Award for Quality- Gold Category by the International Selection Committee of the Business Initiative Decisions of Paris, France.Our range of products include • PVC, HDPE Pipes and ttings. • Water tanks- We make tanks ranging from 200 litres to 12000 litres • Polypropylene bags- We have capacity for over 200,000 bags per day • Aluminium- we manufacture aluminium doors, windows, partitions, kitchen and of ce furniture • GraniteWe summarise below some of the sectorial linkages.Supporting small scale processors, and manufacturers.Our ability to supply printed packaging has greatly assisted a number of small scale manufacturers and processors to brand their consumer products and make it possible for the small scale business to nd shelf space in the leading supermarkets chains like Shoprite and Spar supermarkets.Supply of irrigation equipment to the Agricultural sector.We are the country’s leading supplier of irrigation pipes and ttings supporting Government and private sector initiatives. Before our establishment almost all pipes were being imported at a great cost to the country. We have served companies such as Amiran, Irritech and Multicrop, who are leading suppliers of centre pivot and other irrigation systems in Zambia.Supply of packaging materialsIn addition to the manufacture and provision of pipes and ttings, our company is active in the manufacture of packaging materials like polypropylene bags, bag liners and potato and fruit sacks. The packaging materials are used by a varied number of organisations. Other companies that use our products include the • Grain and commodity brokers - Food Reserve Agency. • Fertiliser Companies – Nitrogen Chemicals , Zambian Fertiliser. • Cotton Ginning Companies - Dunavant Cotton , Great Lakes Cotton , Cargill Cotton. • Seed producing companies - ZAMSEED Company , Panner Seed ,KAMANO Seed. • Maize and Flour Milling Companies. • Bakeries and confectionery manufacturers.

Not only have we served commercial enterprises, we have served individuals, cooperatives and women’s groups.Local manufacture has assisted local companies by ensuring timely and economical provision of important inputs. Without local manufacture of packaging material, the supply chains of most of the companies cited would be disrupted.



Serving the Mining SectorThe mining sector continues to grow with huge investments made in projects such as Konkola Deep, Lumwana, Kansanshi, Albidon Nickel Mine and many others. Our HDPE pipes are used in the mining and metallurgical processes for the movement of water and slurry.We are a key supplier to all the mines such as Konkola Copper Mines, Mopani, Kanshanshi, First Quantum, Chambeshi Metals and Lumwana Copper Mines. We cover about 95% of the mines.

Rehabilitation and expansion of the water sectorWe are partners in this effort to rehabilitate and expand the water sectors as we are suppliers to all the water companies for most of their pipe and tting requirements. Our continued existence provides a vital link for noble Government’s initiatives.Supporting the construction sector.We are a key supplier to the construction sector. Our pipes and ttings nd use in a number of important construction projects in the country, together with our aluminium and granite. Our company is the preferred supplier of conduit pipes for the country-wide roll out of the bre optic communications network for the Zambian Telecommunication Company ( Zamtel).

OUR CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT UNITWe are a key player in the construction sector. Some of the projects we have supported include State House maintenance, Down Town Shopping Centre where we provided all the aluminium works, Leopards Hill Property Development where we have provided pipes for water and sanitation, MKP/National Housing Authority housing projects, University Teaching Hospital (UTH), K and K Property – Green Park Residential Estate, Royal Solwezi Hotel and various Embassies. Lamasat International has a construction unit which undertakes construction of its properties. Recent projects undertaken include • Modern Lamasat Head of ce block of 1100m2. • Up market residential complex of 40 apartments comprising two, three and four bedroomed apartments. • Showroom facilities along Kafue Road. • Land development in Makeni of 320 acres into an up market residential complex with tarred roads, and other important services.

TURNKEY PROJECTSBecause of its unique set up, Lamasat International is able to undertake “Turnkey Construction Projects” for its clients. Clients are able to bene t from the synergies that Lamasat is able to offer. Not only are we able to build structures, we are able to provide a number of incidental products and services: • Pipes for water and sanitation • PVC trunks and pipes for electrical and communication • Aluminum doors, windows, partitions, staircases • Granite and tiles • Suspended Ceilings • Wooden furniture and tting

THE DIRECTORSMohamad Ali AhmadChairmanMohammed Ahmed is the lead promoter in Lamasat International which he founded in 2003. Prior to that Mohammed was involved in the promotion of Lamise, one of the leading biscuit manufacturers in Zambia and actively involved in trading. Mohammed was also involved in one of the early public private partnerships (PPP) supported by the Government of the Republic of Zambia through the development of the now famous multi billion Town Centre market. Having been in Zambia since 1990, Mohammed has developed a number of valuable high level business relations. He continues to provide the vision and strategic direction to Lamasat International.

Mahmoud Ali AhmadManaging DirectorMahmoud Ahmed cut his teeth in business in the early 1990 when he and other people promoted a company in Tanzania that is involved in the manufacture of biscuits and household plastic products. Today, that company is a leader in its eld. After successfully running the operation for ve years, he became involved in the promotion of other businesses in other countries in Southern Africa. The business promoted includes candle and manufacturing in Malawi, tissue manufacturing in Zimbabwe, trading in Angola. Mahmoud maintains a wealth of business relationships in Southern Africa having actively traded in Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Angola and Zambia. His leadership at Lamasat International has seen the business grow fourfold over the years.He continues to provide the vision and strategic direction to Lamasat International.

LAMASAT INTERNATIONAL LTDPO Box 34033, Plot No. 397/0/1

Chipwenupwenu Rd, Off Kafue Rd, Makeni, Lusaka, ZambiaTel: +260 211 273 142/5, Fax: +260 211 273 141, Telefax: +260 211 272 614

e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]: www.lamasatzambia.com


Crossword & Quiz

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Down:2. Home of Norse Gods. (6)3. Small whirlpool. (4)4. Words of a song. (5)6. Monkshood. (7)7. To incite. (6)8. Spiny desert plants. (5)11. Greek who killed his father. (7)12. A trinket or curio. (7)13. Victory at all cost. (7)15. Capital of Quatar. (4)16. National Park in Yukon. (6)17. Eponym of adrenal gland disease. (7)22. Twist together. (3)24. _ _ Manchu; the Yellow Peril. (2)

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Waterloo Bridge with St Paul’s and the City in the background.

A STROLL ALONG LONDON’S THAMES EMBANKMENT By: Kate Nivison

One ne September morning in 1802 the poet William Wordsworth stood on Westminster Bridge and was so moved by the view that he began one of his famous poems, ‘Composed upon Westminster Bridge’, with the words, ‘Earth has not anything to show more fair’. It is generally assumed that Wordsworth was looking downstream towards the great bend of the Thames which allows a sweeping panorama of some of London’s nest buildings and bridges. The view today is somewhat changed (although Wordsworth would certainly recognise the dome of St Paul’s) but it’s still a great place to see this fascinating stretch of London’s ‘Old Father Thames’.

These days, the north bank of the river starting at Westminster and nishing at Blackfriars Bridge is known as the Victoria Embankment, and a fteen-minute walk along here, camera at the ready, offers more photo opportunities than the South Bank opposite, as well as an understanding of how London grew over the centuries.

In Wordsworth’s time it would have been much more obvious than it is today that for more than half of its 2,000-year history, London was really two virtually separate settlements, the City of London and the City of Westminster. Of the two, the City of London (the City for short) is by far the senior. Founded by the Romans, it was for many centuries the main port and trading centre for southern England – in fact the remains of a Roman of cers’ bath house are still propping up one corner of St Paul’s. When William the Conqueror invaded in 1066 there was already an ancient abbey, called the West Minster, on tiny Thorney Island in the Thames, rather like the site of Notre Dame de Paris on a similar island in the River Seine. Notre Dame was able to keep its island, but here, there was no room in the crowded, commercial old City of London for a royal palace and court, and the land between the City and West Minster was too marshy for heavy buildings. So Thorney Island had to go. The river was diverted to the south side of the minster and slowly the marshes were drained and in lled. A much grander Westminster Abbey was laid out, with Westminster Hall as a meeting place, together with a royal palace and imposing houses for the nobles. The two Cities were joined by the Strand – literally once the bank (or strand) of the Thames - where it was often so muddy that carriages got bogged down. Budding activities too new

or unsuitable for either the City of London or the City of Westminster, such as the legal, theatrical, education and journalistic professions, had to be tucked in between the two, along with an over ow of nobles’ town houses and more churches and monasteries.

With improvements in engineering, the drainage problem was nally solved in late Victorian times, not just to overcome the ood hazard and health risks, but because the underground District Line was under construction. The entire area from Westminster almost to London Bridge on both sides of the river was thoroughly drained,

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Top: Sight-seeing bus, Parliament Square.

Bottom: A tour boat sets off downstream towards Kew.

and huge embankments were put into place. The Victoria Embankment is the best known because it was designed as a public promenade with access to the new District Line stations of Westminster, Embankment (linked to Charing Cross on the Strand), Temple and Blackfriars. Next came some imposing rebuilding, with gardens and places to sit and enjoy the scene.

Starting from Westminster itself, the names tell their own story. The present Palace of Westminster (or Houses of Parliament) looks medieval, but was completely rebuilt in the mid 19th century after a serious re. Fortunately the ancient structure of Westminster Hall, with its rare 14th century oak hammerbeam roof, was spared (as it was again in the ‘blitz’ of World War II) and the idea was to match its medieval style. Westminster Hall once served as both the seat of administration and the main law court of the country. Although it is inside the Parliamentary enclosure and no longer open to the public for security reasons, it can be glimpsed to the right, inside the main gate of the Palace of Westminster.

Parliament Square serves as a focal point for political demonstrations. Statues of such guardians of freedom as Richard the Lion Heart, Oliver Cromwell and Sir Winston Churchill keep an eye on the invariably busy scene, with Big Ben tolling the hours and the bells of the Abbey adding to the atmosphere.

Beside Westminster Bridge, as a tting opener to the Victoria Embankment, is the huge dark bronze statue of Britain’s iconic tribal warrior queen, Boudicca, in her war chariot, complete with ying hair and rearing horses. Never mind that she actually sacked the City of London because

it was full of Romans at the time, and that her revolt was crushed - it’s the thought that counts, that thought being freedom.

Across Westminster Bridge on the South Bank is the hugely popular, revolving London Eye, with what was formerly County Hall (now a hotel) on the right, and National Theatre and Royal Festival Hall to the left - but that’s another trip altogether.

The Victoria Embankment, heading in the direction of St Paul’s, is lined by avenues of plane trees, with stately buildings glimpsed through the leaves. Surprisingly elegant among these is the Ministry of Defence, completely renovated in 1951 to blend with the Banqueting House of the old Palace of Whitehall behind it. The huge railway terminal of Charing Cross/Embankment has also been redesigned to house a post-modernist of ce complex, with shops, arcades and restaurants.

The narrow street running north to link Embankment station and the Strand is Villiers Street, the family name of the Dukes of Buckingham once resident here. It is full of lively pubs, coffee shops and restaurants. The gardens nearby have more statues of notables, including the Scottish poet, Robert Burns.

Embankment Underground station is a good place to pick up tickets for shows, theatres and other attractions, while permanently moored barges offer meals and drinks overlooking the river traf c. Beside the station is the new Hungerford footbridge, with a view every bit as good as from Westminster Bridge, if you don’t mind trains from Charing Cross rumbling past.


kinds of records and artefacts from late Victorian times. The Royal Air Force Memorial, a great golden eagle about to soar into the blue, is also a popular meeting place.

At the end of Embankment Gardens are two more striking buildings. Shell Mex House, the white art deco building with the clock, was once the headquarters of the Shell oil company, but is now a cultural centre. Both it and the Savoy Hotel next door have entrances on the Strand.

Passing under the bulk of Waterloo Bridge, another gracious building, dating from 1786, is Somerset House, once the estate of the Dukes of Somerset.

Formerly the Public Records Of ce, it now houses art galleries, exhibitions, shops and cafés. It looks particularly attractive in winter when the courtyard is turned into a oodlit public skating rink with a twinkling Christmas tree. Next to it is Kings’ College, part of the University of London.

Fans of the best-selling ‘The Da Vinci Code’ will recognise the name of the next underground station – Temple – as the site of the London stronghold of Knights Templar. Their ancient circular Temple Church, atmospheric with the tombs of these crusading knights, is still there. You’ll nd it tucked in among the rambling and attractive Inns of Court, where the top rms of lawyers and barristers have their ‘chambers’ (of ces) conveniently near the Law Courts on the Strand. Again, the names tell the story – Inner Temple, Middle Temple Lane, Upper Temple. Other narrow throughways in this maze - Surrey, Arundel, Essex and Dorset Streets - commemorate the sites of nobles’ grand town houses, while Whitefriars and Carmelite Street recall former religious houses in this area, as of course does Blackfriars, which ends this most enjoyable stretch of London’s living history.

At various points along the Embankment, but mainly at Westminster Pier, sightseeing boat trips are available going upstream towards Richmond and Kew, or downstream towards the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and Greenwich. There are also various types of boats moored along this stretch of the Thames with restaurants on board.

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The start of the Victoria Embankment with the statue of the British warrior queen, Boudicca.

Right beside the river are some interesting monuments, the best known of which has been called ‘Cleopatra’s Needle’ by Londoners ever since it was placed there in 1878. This 60 ft/20 m Egyptian obelisk of pink granite dates from 1,475BC, making it much older than London itself. Its remarkably fresh-looking hieroglyphs reveal that it commemorates Pharaoh Tuthmose III and not Cleopatra at all. When the two huge bronze sphinxes guarding it were replaced after cleaning, they nished up the wrong way round, facing in and not out – but no one seems to mind that, either. Beneath it is buried a ‘time capsule’ full of all

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Fresh. It’s in everything we do.Fresh. It’s in everything we do.

Parmalat Zambia is the largest producer of dairy products in the country and is responding to the needs of their producers and consumers alike.

The Company is actively partnering with small scale and commercial dairy farmers in the development and growth of the Dairy Sector in Zambia. The milk of more than 1200 dairy farmers is being collected by Parmalat, thereby providing an essential link for producers into the dairy value chain. The small holder farmers are mainly co-operative societies like Magoye, Monze, Choma, Palabana (Chongwe), Mpima (Kabwe) and Fisenge (Luanshya). The partnership between Parmalat and small scale farmers can best be described as valuable and a win-win for both parties. The same partnership has been described as arguably the best poverty alleviation program in Zambia. At the same time it demonstrates Parmalat’s dedication to growing the dairy industry by way of providing a ready market for the milk collected from small scale farmers. Parmalat demonstrates its support to small scale dairy farmers via extension of cers and training. The product range offered by the Company is extensive – and it is mostly produced in Zambia. The most recent additions were the local production of cheese and ice cream. Other products are fresh and long life milk, butter, mabisi, yoghurt and fruit juice. The facilities of the Company include factories in Lusaka and Kitwe, milk collection centers in Mazabuka and Chingola and a distribution depot in Livingstone. The distribution eet of Parmalat stands ready to bring this wide array of quality products to the people of Zambia.

Parmalat entered the Zambian market 14 years ago, when Bonnita invested in the Dairy Produce Board in partnership with the dairy farmers of Zambia. In 1998 Parmalat took over Bonnita

in South Africa and Zambia. Parmalat’s clear strategy and the application of a dedicated corporate commitment, has resulted in Parmalat’s recognition as a household name in Zambia.

Parmalat is also proud of the sound relationships it built with its distributing agents and the retailers in Zambia. The Company’s commitment to deliver only the best quality products to the market has ensured the unwavering support of its products from the trade. Parmalat engaged a specialized merchandising rm in 2010 to ensure that its products are well displayed in all major retail outlets. At the same time merchandisers are extensively trained to answer the questions that consumers may have about its product range.

The Dairy Association of Zambia (DAZ) was established in October 2010. Both dairy farmers and the dairy processors in Zambia will form the membership of this Association. Parmalat will support this exciting venture. The main aim of DAZ will be to promote and increase milk consumption amongst all the consumers of Zambia. Parmalat salutes all role players in the dairy industry for embracing this challenge and wish the Association a long and successful future.

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Hon. Minister of Commerce & Industry, Felix Mutati cuts the ribbon to launch the 1 litre Tetra Pak packing machine.

Parmalat Managing Director, Piet Theron smiles approvingly.



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A milestone in the company’s development was building a dam for the Van Niekerk brothers at Adelaide. The job totaled 380,000 cubic yards, took 10 months and was one of the biggest private earth dams in South Africa. The rate was one shilling and 10 pence per cubic yard (about 21cents). The eet consisted of 2 x Cat D6 Tracked Dozers, 1 x Cat D7 Tracked Dozer “ex army still in camou age” and a worn out motor grader.

The Moolmans lived in a shack on site and did all repairs themselves. Cedric says “There was a 3 legged cooking pot lled with stew on a Monday and left on the re for the week. You just helped yourself.”

This was the conventional bulk earthmoving method in the 60’s; The original tractor drawn scraper, pushed by a D8 dozer that they used for this type of work. The system was slow by today’s standards, but very cost effective.

1964; the Moolman brothers receiving their rst CAT631 scraper. The brothers grew their business through the late fties and sixties steadily but not always conservatively; they were known for “going where no-one else feared to tread” by being the rst African bulk-earthmovers to invest in the CAT631 scraper and the D10 tracked dozer. The industry thought them to be insane by bringing these too large earthmovers into South Africa but it proved to be their steps to greatness.

The beginnings of this proud company steeped in history, borne from a family business, having grown into the largest civil and mining contracting group in Africa, AVENG.

“Moolmans is proud to part of the Aveng Group, a leading infrastructure development group with strong presence and expertise in key target geographies.

1950 - Company founded by Cedric (left) & Mike (right)

Moolman; their shareholding, and directors acknowledgements were

signed at Martin le Roux’s house – an auditor friend.

• Works in over 25 countries• Employs over 30,000 people• Builds iconic structures and landmarks The Aveng Group engages in activities across the construction, engineering, mining, manufacturing and steel processing value chain, offering a broad range of services and solutions.”



The brothers grew their business through the late fties, sixties and early seventies steadily but not always

conservatively; they were known for “going where no-one else feared to tread” by being the rst African bulk-earthmovers to invest in the CAT631 scraper and the D10 tracked dozer. The industry thought them to be insane by bring these new large earthmovers into South Africa but it proved to be their steps to greatness.

1980 Jan Smuts “today OR Tambo Airport” parallel runway, R27 million.

1987 our rst hard rock mine, Karibib Mine, Namibia. First outside South Africa.

1988 Katse Dam access road awarded.

1991 was a watershed year. Won the Potgietersrus “Potties” Platinum project. It was very high pro le at the time as it was the rst time a major SA mining house had outsourced their key activity. It was also a rst in terms of investment and over R 250 million’s worth of specialised plant was purchased for the project.

1991 onwards spelled rapid sustainable growth for the Moolmans company.

Again “going where no-one else feared to tread” Moolmans acquired the rst D10 dozer in South Africa, and again it proved itself a successful choice as it allowed us to remove rock that previously required blasting and gave us a further leg up onto the stage for Opencast Mining Contracting.

By 1970, their reputation for “getting the job done” had attracted the attention of the aggressively growing civil and construction company LTA “Lewis Thompson Anglo American”, they made a bold step to accept the offer to sell 50% of the business and join the LTA group and it’s newly formed open cast division under the Moolmans brand.

Some milestone jobs leading up to today’s achievements are as follows;

After this project some mining contracting milestone projects that followed were;• Wonderwater Coal Mine, South Africa, Sasolburg, 24 million bcm per annum.• Klipbank Coal Mine, South Africa, Middelburg, 4 million bcm per annum.• Marikana Platinum Mine, South Africa, Rustenburg, 15 million bcm per annum.• Alamoutala Gold Mine, Mali, 4 million bcm per annum.• Sadiola Gold Mine, Mali, 10 million bcm per annum.• Yatela Gold Mine, Mali, 10 million bcm per annum.• Siguiri Gold Mine, Guinea, 11 million bcm per annum• Fayalala Gold Mine, Guinea, 3 million bcm per annum.• Golden Pride Gold Mine, Tanzania, 8 million bcm per annum • COP A Copper Mine, Zambia, Chingola, 9 million bcm per annum.• Phoenix Nickel Mine, Botswana, from 5 million to 12 million bcm per annum.

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Since the merger of LTA and Grinaker in 2000; Moolman’s recent growth has been fueled by the holding company and largest construction company in Africa AVENG, who also own the following subsidiaries;

Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg: AVENG celebrated this achievement this year by purchasing tickets for many privileged staff to attend world cup football matches at Soccer City, built by Grinaker-LTA; 54 Zambian employees of Moolman Mining Zambia Ltd attended along with their international colleagues in June this year.

Moolman Mining Zambia Ltd was formed in May 2009 to service a copper mining contract awarded by Konkola Copper Mines PLC on 17th June 2009. Being a short term mining contract we resourced the job with in-house mining equipment in a very short period and began mining on 1st September while building the workshops, stores, fuel bay and administration of ces. To date the mining has been simple enough, the only real challenge being that of getting to understand the logistics and weather patterns of a new country in Africa. During this period we have also re-established the mining operation of Fitwaola mine for the same customer. This new partnership with KCM is being nurtured and cherished and could become the beginning of a long term working alliance with KCM and the Vedanta Group of Companies who have acquired many other strategically important mines in our regions.

Zambians, by nature are very friendly and highly tolerant of other cultures, hence we fondly refer to them as “the gentlemen of Africa”. The urbanised populations who have a sound basic education are very trainable; a big plus is that within this fast developing region we have also managed to nd some very competent mining people, albeit some Zambians had to be attracted back home from expatriate positions as far away as West Africa.

We have a vision of becoming a household name in the Copperbelt and plan to make our future in this good country a long and fruitful one.


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THE ANGEL FALLS STORY.By Jim Samuels

In a lofty, humid corner of the south Venezuelan rainforest is the world’s highest waterfall………Angel Falls, eighth Wonder of World.

eep inside the forest stands a huge horseshoe shaped mountain called Auyántepuí by the natives. It is 50kms long by 45kms wide with a at top and sheer vertical sides. Millions of years of rain have gradually worn a winding river course through the tough granite and the forest waters ow gently across its even surface. Then in the mountain’s north east corner, the stream abruptly runs out of riverbed and it plunges, in one incredible single unbroken stream, 979m into the broad canyon below. It is the world’s highest waterfall and comes complete with its own latter day adventure story.

D It would have been poetic if the Angel Falls had derived its name from an angelic gure who perhaps once appeared to a local Indian, or had emerged in the shape of the white plume cascading down from the Heavens. The reality is a far more entertaining tale and, in a land rich in gold and diamonds, far more appropriate.

In 1921, J.R. McCracken, a geologist and explorer, hired an American bush pilot named Jimmy Angel to y him into the uncharted Venezuelan outback.

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Politicians, technocrats and trade unions have all rallied behind Konkola Copper Mines (KCM) plans to list on the London Stock Exchange. This comes as the government urges Zambians to remain magnanimous to foreign investors to shore up economic development.

A troupe of young dancers from the KCM-run Nchanga Trust School was on hand to entertain the guests at the post-IPO luncheon

Konkola Copper Mines through its new Holding Company, Konkola Resources (KR), is set to become the rst Zambian rm to have a dual listing on the London bourse and the Lusaka Stock Exchange (LuSE).

Commentators and analysts have used superlatives like “a milestone achievement” and “the new dawn in the history of Zambian mining,” to describe the proposed listing, which Konkola Copper Mines CEO Kishore Kumar said would unlock the company’s true value.

The London listing, expected to be concluded in December, will be followed by a secondary listing on the LuSE. This will be a platform for inclusive growth as KCM will offer share grants to employees.

“This listing is a signi cant move because it will bring in more money for investments,” Mine Workers Union of Zambia (MUZ) president Rayford Mbulu told journalists on the sidelines of a KCM luncheon in Lusaka.

National Union of Mining and Allied Workers (Numaw) president Mundia Sikufele backed the MUZ’s endorsement for the listing, as dance performances from the Amayenge Ensemble and students from KCM’s Nchanga Trust School in Chingola spiced the luncheon at the Hotel Inter-Continental.

Superlatives characterised the listing, with Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Muna Hantuba commenting to the local media that, “this is a very good opportunity and having dual listing …is rst-class for the Zambian capital market.”

LuSE general manger Beatrice Nkanza was equally enthused with the KCM move. “This listing will de nitely be a boost because KCM is a (major) company.”

ZCCH-IH Chairman Alfred Lungu and KCM advisory council member Patrick Chisanga were also full of praise for KCM.

Mr Kumar said the listings would commit KCM to greater accountability and transparency in its operations and also widen ownership.

MASSIVE CAPITAL INFLOWKCM plans to raise $1.1 billion on London, which will be used for upgrades and expansions for projects such as the Konkola Deep Mining Project (KDMP) and also for debt repayment to Vedanta. The listing will also position KCM to achieve 400,000 tonnes copper production by 2014 and to become one of Africa’s major copper producers. These plans play well with the government’s policy to deepen investments for economic growth.

“Don’t scare away investors! Everybody is working to encourage investments,” said Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane in his speech as guest of honour at the KCM luncheon.

Clearly the nance minister had his eyes set on the $1.1 billion the Initial Public Offering (IPO) is expected to raise, by far the largest single capital raising by a Zambian-based mining company on any bourse.

Dr Musokotwane said emerging market countries like China were recording signi cant economic growth because they had opened up to foreign investments and Zambia could not afford to lag behind.

Konkola Resources Board Member Dr Jacob Mwanza (left) anked by CEO Kishore Kumar speaks at a media brie ng

Finance and National Planning Minister Dr Musokotwane delivering his speech at the luncheon

Ministers Austin Liato (Labour), Felix Mutati (Commerce, Trade and Industry) and KCM CEO Kumar join in the dance by Nchanga trust pupils

A NEW DAWN IN ZAMBIAN MINING AS KCM EYES LONDON - LISTING



A group of KCM managers and employees pose for a group photograph during the luncheon.

All eyes on the logo! From left to right: KR independent board member Dr Jacob Mwanza; Mines Permanent Secretary Dr Godwin Beene; ZCCM-IH Chairman Alfred Lungu; Labour Minister Austin Liato; Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Felix

Mutati; KCM CEO Kishore Kumar; Finance Minister Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane and KCM Chief Commercial Of cer Attul Mittal watch anxiously the unveiling the KR logo.

All eyes on the logo! From left to right: KR independent board member Dr Jacob

KCM employees follow proceedings during the luncheon

Labour leaders and vendors were among the invited guests

Senior management members after unveiling the logo of the Konkola Resources, the new holding company for KCM (left to right: CEO Kishore Kumar, Director Operations

Jeyakumar Janakaraj; Chief Commercial Of cer Attul Mittal; Chief Financial Of cer, Sharad Gargiya; Konkola Integrated Business Unit General Manager Pramod Sharma; Konkola

Deep Mining Projedt General Manager, Raj Kulkarni.

General Manager of Stockbrokers Zambia, Charles Mate saw a different dimension to the LuSE on the KCM listing.

Mr Mate said the current number of Zambia investors on LuSE at 25,000 people, would be boosted by

an extra 9,000 new investors premised on the fact that all KCM permanent employees and the general public will be given an opportunity to buy shares.

“The Konkola listing will accelerate capital market growth and development in Zambia,” Mr Mate said. It would also boost market liquidity, improve domestic investments and savings, raise economic growth and ultimately enhance the quality of life for Zambians.

Prominent media trainer and Corporate Affairs Director at Zambian Breweries Chibamba Kanyama reminded journalists to pay attention to the detail of the listing and capital raising, one of areas that has not received serious media coverage. He spoke at one of events organized to announce and celebrate the IPO.

“It is such a big story because of the nature of the company which is being listed. The international markets are watching this story with keen interest,” Mr Kanyama said.

NEWS SCRAMBLE One can stand to marvel at the attention the listing announcement received from news wire services such as Reuters, Dow Jones, Bloomberg and prominent newspapers like the Financial Times. Local media, including the Post, Times of Zambia, Zambia Daily Mail, Radio Phoenix, Incengelo, the ZNBC and MUVI TV also covered the announcement extensively.

The media focused on the IPO’s prospects for economic growth and empowerment and wealth creation for workers and the general public.

Responding to media queries, Mr Kumar emphasized the listing on the LuSE would enable Zambian pension funds, ordinary Zambians and KCM employees to directly participate in the affairs of the company.

“This con rms government’s desire and policy for wider share ownership in the country’s mining industry and economic empowerment of the Zambian citizenry,” an elated Mr Kumar told guests, who included politicians, bankers, diplomats, captains of industry and journalists at the luncheon.

Mr Kumar saw the listing beyond immediate massive foreign exchange in ows, speci cally he stated: The successful listing of KCM on London and Lusaka Stock Exchange sets an example for other companies on the Zambian mining scene to follow, thereby providing bene ts to ZCCM-IH, the government and the Zambian public that come with the KCM listing,” he said.

In his comments also to the press, Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Felix Mutati also commended the decision to list KCM, saying it would create a signi cant value chain in the economy.

Labour and Social Security Minister Austin Liato also applauded KCM and acknowledged its contribution to the raft of infrastructure built in the country, such as roads, schools, bridges and clinics, from its contribution to the national Treasury and for it being the largest private sector employer. KCM employs over 20,000 workers, 9,600 of them as permanent employees, with the rest under contracted companies.

Mr Liato said while the KCM listing would empower workers, the company had stood-out by creating more indirect jobs through its chain of suppliers and contractors.



Jimmy Angel, who looked for gold and found an amazing, breathtaking sight!

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McCracken didn’t show the pilot a map but simply directed him where to go. Angel took off in his patched-up bi-plane, ew inland and after some searching, eventually landed his plane on one of the high, smooth mountain tops in the Guyana highlands. McCracken then proceeded to ‘prospect’ a river and, so the story goes, soon lled a sack with gold. He found so much that Angel was fearful that they wouldn’t be able to take off again with all the extra weight. He did, but the aircraft nose-dived into a deep ravine as Angel frantically struggled to control the aircraft. When they nally landed at Caracas, McCracken reputedly went into a bank and emerged to pay the pilot $3,000 in cash, the remainder of his fee.

So began Angel’s xation with Venezuela’s ‘Rivers of Gold’. He joined a long line of prospectors and adventurers who have scoured the region in search of his el dorado. During the next few years, he persuaded various backers to nance his trips into Venezuela’s Gran Sabana in search of ‘his’ mountain but he never found it.

Then, in 1933, he returned to Caracas from the interior very excited, he hadn’t found the river or the gold but he had seen a fabulous waterfall, the tallest cascade in the world. He claimed that his altimeter had read around 2,000m but he couldn’t give an exact location or even directions.

Four years later he attempted to land on the surface of Auyan Tepuy, a mountain the size of Menorca but his single engine Flamingo plane, the Río Caroní touched down awkwardly, slewed sideways and became stuck in a swamp.

His party, which included his wife and the Venezuelan Gustavo Heny, who had explored the area in previous years, was forced to nd a way down off the mountain on foot. They eventually made it to the mission station at Kamarata, 11 days later, bedraggled and rather slimmer. This time, they had had a good look at the falls, charted its exact location………suddenly his story didn’t look quite so far fetched!

The reputation of the towering cascade spread and in 1949, a determined American journalist, Ruth Robertson led an overland expedition to pin point and measure the falls. No white person had ever been up the Churun Canyon to the foot of the falls. The local Pemon Indians were in awe of the square shouldered mountain that rose sheer out of the tangled rainforest. They believed it to be the home of their marawiton spirits and to approach them is to incur their wrath.

Following numerous setbacks the group’s over-laden canoes set out from Kamarata. They skirted the east of Auyan until they reached the mouth of the Churún river where the Pemon

guides painted their faces and bodies with red dye, and nervously recited their magical invocations, taken to appease the mountain Gods.

They had embarked at the end of the dry season and the boats soon ran aground in the shallow river. They unloaded and set a trail through the forest, sharing the weight of their equipment with their ten porters. After three days of cutting through the dense undergrowth and one near-mutiny, the expedition emerged into the canyon from where the falls were clearly visible. Angel’s altimeter reading was inaccurate by a few hundred feet and the measuring equipment registered the falls at a staggering 979m, including a single, uninterrupted drop of 807m, it was now of cially recorded as the tallest waterfall in the world.

The area has changed little since Jimmy rst stared in wonder at the elevated cascade. Even today, no roads or tracks cut through the rainforest and the nearest settlement is over 50kms away. Visitor access is only via air or river and the fabulous, unspoilt ‘eighth wonder of the world’ lies at the end of a long and arduous journey.




The First Quantum Minerals (FQM) Health Road Shows which have been a resounding success, recommenced in the second quarter of 2009. The intention was to refresh public health information in an exciting and accessible manner. The FQM Health Road Shows are conducted across the communities in which First Quantum Minerals operates. So far the shows have been delivered in Solwezi and Ndola in Zambia, as well as Sakania in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The locations that have been tackled have been Kyawama market, Mushitala, Kabwela, Zambia market and Town Centre in Solwezi as well as Chifubu Market, Mushili, Lubuto, Ndeke, Kabushi and Town Centre in Ndola.

FQM Special Projects Coordinator Gertrude Musunka explained that the road shows are an innovative, and an exciting way of engaging the communities on a large scale, in matters of health, using an ‘Edutainment’ method.

The response from the FQM Road Shows have been very encouraging, with participants ranging from the very young to the very old. At the start of the programmes the elderly females, and more especially the males, shunned the programme. The elderly members of the communities joined in after they realized that there was useful information on offer. So successful was the format that it was dif cult to stop the shows at the end of the day!

“We expected a lot of people to participate in the shows, but what followed was beyond our imagination, with huge crowds turning up to listen and to actively participate in the programme,” Mrs Musunka said.

The FQM Road Shows disseminate information on malaria, HIV/AIDS, hygiene, water and sanitation. The communities are empowered with information on prevention of diseases and how to put into practice low cost changes. Community members are encouraged to seek treatment early should they succumb to any infections.

Active participants in the show received ‘give-aways’ such as FQM Chitenge material printed with prevention messages on Malaria and HIV/AIDS, soap and chlorine.

All of the FQM Road Shows are very dynamic. Presentations by the road show team gradually develop into participant talent shows, where youths showcase their prowess competing in rapping health education music and knowledge contests with the crowd acting as the judges. This gives an opportunity for active participation by most of the people in the crowd.

The community members are also given an opportunity to get onto the stage and educate one another in their “own language”. The FQM Road Shows are moderated by the trained health resource network.

To enhance the delivery of health messages during the FQM Road Shows, there is a network of 15 peer educators and four nurse counselors, who engage the people on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

During the FQM Road Shows free voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) is offered in partnership with USAID, and distribution of free condoms from the VCT tents is also available. A large number of people take advantage of the VCT services lining up in long queues. So far the average VCT uptake during the road shows is about 40%, making it a very successful model.

Through the FQM Road Shows 20,000 people have been sensitised with 8,050 Counseled & Tested. Those who tested positive are referred for further management to the nearest clinics.

The FQM Road Shows have become part of our quarterly activities because of their resounding success.

First Quantum Minerals believes in investing in the communities in which it operates. Investing in community health is one way of achieving better health for employees and the community.

FQM HEALTH HOSTS ROAD SHOWS

The elderly changed their views when the saw the bene ts of the road-show.

Jan/Feb 2011 Zambian Traveller34 Thousands look-on as the road-show drives home the message.


Malaria still remains one of the top causes of morbidity and mortality in Zambia. Children under the age of ve and pregnant mothers remain the most vulnerable groups. Malaria represents an obstacle for poverty alleviation and economic development. The impact of Malaria on productivity and absenteeism is well documented and an ongoing concern for First Quantum Minerals.

The GDA Malaria Campaign, a public private sector partnership, has been initiated by First Quantum Minerals who have contributed a total of $150,000 to the inception phase 1 of the programme. The Campaign is managed by the Comprehensive HIV/AIDs Management Programme (CHAMP) a Lusaka based not for pro t organisation.

Piloting two districts, Ndola and Solwezi, the campaign aims to• Promote evidence based malaria interventions• Facilitate and augment existing programmes carried out by the Ministry of Health• Encourage private sector participation in malaria management

The use of insecticides still remains the primary thrust of vector control adopted by the Ministry of Health for both Indoor Residual Spraying and the use of insecticide treated nets. A critical starting point for the programme was the renovations of the insectary, and capacity building of insectary staff at the Tropical Diseases Research Center in Ndola. Renovations were completed early this year followed by a series of studies to determine among other things the ef cacy of insecticides used in vector management.

The entomological baseline study has since established the vector mosquitoes in the two districts, biting patterns, mosquito densities and susceptibility status. TDRC facilities have been used for a 5 day workshop on research capacity building in Southern Africa, sponsored by MTCBSA project, PMI and MACEPA.

Entomologists from NMCC, ZISSP and TDRC have further worked together at TDRC to determine susceptibility status to chemicals used in IRS spray programmes. This networking between Zambia’s top entomologists will contribute to information sharing, which will have a positive impact on malaria programmes by directing programme interventions in the country.Mbanga Muleba TDRC Entomologist expressed that “The GDA Malaria Campaign has brought TDRC’s Vector

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Biology Unit back to life after a long period of inactivity. The program has further re-established the status of TDRC as a leader in research on vectors of malaria in the country.”

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George Chilusu being trained on insectary management.

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celand’s unpronounceable Eyjafjallajökull showed in spectacular and costly fashion last year how some of earth’s 525 volcanoes can lie dormant for centuries, only to erupt with terrifying fury as great pressure from deep within the earth forces molten rock through cracks in the earth’s crust. Italy’s Mount Vesuvius has a similar history, its eruptions being traced back 12 000 years. But in AD79 the unsuspecting inhabitants of the ourishing commercial town on the Bay of Naples believed that the volcano was extinct.

Although they had survived several violent earth tremors over the years, they did not recognise them as warnings of the impending eruption, so the events of 24 August AD79 caught them unawares. Early in the afternoon the summit of Vesuvius exploded with a frightening roar and a black river of ash and lava surged out of the crater, down the mountainside and engulfed the city and its 10 000 inhabitants.

Fiery stones shot high into the sky and set res wherever they fell. Burning lava and mud poured down the slopes, carrying away villas, overwhelming farms, scorching vineyards and orchards, and eventually reached the sea, where it threw waves of boiling, sizzling water onto the shore. Almost two-thirds of the city’s urban area was taken up by private buildings, including houses, shops, of ces, a couple of inns and a brothel. The houses varied according to the social status of the owners.

The existence of a brothel showed that, even in those days, some Romans indulged in the seamier side of life. As with almost all brothels, the one in Pompeii was at an intersection between two secondary roads. It had 10 beds, ve on an upper oor reached by a wooden stairway. On the ground oor there were two entrances and ve rooms, each with a bunk-like bed built into the wall. On the walls of the rooms were

painted scenes of erotic games that could take place at the client’s request.

Pompeii had an amphitheatre for up to 20 000 spectators, a smaller theatre of 5 000 seats, and a nearby gymnasium where gladiators trained and left graf ti on the walls. About 20 000 people died in the catastrophe that destroyed Pompeii and nearby Hurculaneum. Pliny the Younger witnessed the destruction from the nearby port of Misenum and gave a graphic account in letters to the historian, Tacitus. He recalled that the rst sign of impending disaster was a huge black cloud rising from Vesuvius. “Its shape and appearance suggested nothing so much as a pine tree. Hurled into the air like a great tree trunk, it opened out into branches rising, I suppose, under the rst force of the blast. Then, perhaps because its force was exhausted, or even because its own weight was far too much for it, it spread out.” But that was only the beginning of the horror still to come. As hot ash and pumice stone began to rain down on Pompeii, poisonous gas was released into the air. Only one in four of the population managed to escape. Most were buried alive by hot volcanic ash or were suffocated in their homes by sulphurous fumes. Others were crushed to death as the roofs of buildings collapsed under the weight of rock and ash.

Pliny recounted how his uncle, Pliny the Elder (Chief of the Roman Navy), sailed towards Pompeii soon after the eruption began, only to nd that he was unable to land as the shoreline was littered with fallen rocks. Instead, he

decided to try and rescue a friend living at Stabiae, further along the coast. But before they could make their escape, all the members of Pliny’s party were overcome by poisonous fumes and died. In the meantime, high winds were spreading the danger towards Misenum, and Pliny the Younger ed with his mother and other refugees

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A black river surged out of Vesuvius and covered the city

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towards open country. He wrote: ”Behind us, thick and ominous smoke was spreading over the earth. It followed like a ood. We were enveloped by night. It was not the dark of a moonless or cloudy night but the darkness of a sealed room. Only the shrill cries of women, the wailing of children and the shouting of men could be heard.” Ash fell so heavily on Pliny’s group that they had to keep shaking themselves vigorously to avoid being weighed down and buried beneath its weight. The rain of ash, cinders and lapilli continued for two days and, by then, the entire city was buried beneath what appeared to be a blanket of grey snow up to six metres deep. Survivors hoping to salvage their possessions or retrieve the bodies of relatives soon gave up the attempt, and the site was abandoned. Herculaneum, a small coastal town to the west of Pompeii, was also obliterated by the volcanic eruption. Although it escaped the dust and fumes, heavy rain brought down an avalanche of mud from the slopes of Mount Vesuvius and buried the town to a depth of 18 metres.

The ruins of both cities lay undisturbed for more than 1500 years until, in the 16th century, labourers building an aqueduct dug up coins and jewellery near the site of Pompeii. No further investigations were made until 1748 when a buried wall was unearthed and King Charles of Bourbon, ruler of Naples, ordered further excavations that revealed parts of the old city. Art treasures dug out of the ash traced the growth of the city under the Greeks and Etruscans until Pompeii came under Rome’s domination in 80 BC, but the paintings and sculptures went straight into the private vaults of the Bourbons. In 1861, systematic excavations were begun under the directorship of archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli, and Pompeii was resurrected street by street. After decades of painstaking work, the old city emerged with enough of its ancient splendour to provide a unique glimpse of Roman life almost 2 000 years ago.

Decomposed bodies had left impressions in the enveloping volcanic ash, and plaster casts taken from the cavities provided a grim picture of the inhabitants’ nal moments. Those who died in the streets had their hands

over their mouths as they choked on fumes. One entire family was found huddled together in the cellars of their home and a pregnant woman was lying on her stomach in an attempt to protect her unborn child. The remains of several inhabitants who suffocated in the fall of ash were found in the garden of the House of the Cryptoporticus. Plaster casts of their bodies are now displayed in the crypt.

Inside the laundry (the Fullonica of Stephanus) archaeologists found a skeleton alongside gold, silver and bronze coins. The doors of many houses had been left

open after the owners ed in panic, while others were rmly bolted in the expectation of a swift return. Pots and pans stood on hearths, 81 carbonised loaves remained in the oven where they had been baking at the time of the eruption, and a pile of coins stood next to drinking vessels on the counter inside the Inn of Sittius. In the luxury villa of Lucius Cecilius Jucundus, 153 documents written on waxed tablets, recording loans, purchases and receipts, were discovered. At the entrance to the house of Orpheus, a faithful guard dog was found suffocated by the falling ash, which hardened to preserve the animal’s body perfectly in a distorted position.

As houses fronting streets were cleared of the thick crust of ash, Casts of several bodies found in grotesque positions in the House of the Cryptoporticus.

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mud and lapilli, diggers found that the walls were often daubed in large black-and-red letters extolling the merits of candidates for public of ce, announcing auction sales and giving news of spectacles or gladiator ghts. The best advertising hoardings in the Forum provided information about of cial postings and gave notice of lost property, slave auctions, police regulations and sentences of the court. When these announcements became out of date, painters white-washed the wall ready for new publicity. In addition to the of cial “placards”, citizens advised everyone about their loves and disappointments by scrawling graf ti

of a more private nature on walls. Wall mosaics, statues, gardens and fountains, and elaborate public buildings, bore witness to a prosperous, artistic city. The width of streets varied from 16 feet to 28 feet. As wagon and chariot traf c was heavy in Pompeii, the narrower thoroughfares were made one-way streets to obviate delays and collisions.

To keep pedestrians safe from moving vehicles, footpaths were constructed alongside the road and stepping stones were placed at intervals to make crossing easier, especially when heavy rain turned the roads into shallow canals. Fountains and troughs found at street corners and

The colonnaded Basilica with Mount Vesuvius in the background.



crossroads were where horses were watered and women lled their jugs for the home. It seemed that citizens met at the fountains to exchange the latest news, discuss the merits of actors and gladiators, and ridicule of cials and politicians. Water was drawn from wells as deep as 100 feet during the Oscan and Samnite periods, but with the arrival of the Romans reservoirs were built and water was brought in from the neighbouring mountains by aqueduct and underground pipes. It was supplied to Pompeii’s houses through an ingenious system of lead pipes that archaeologists easily restored to working order, so that today water is again fed to excavated pools, kitchens and bathrooms.

Excavations at Herculaneum (population about 5 000) proved more dif cult because a modern city stood on the same site and it was almost impossible to penetrate the hardened mud surface compared to the softer ash of Pompeii. A system of tunnels was used to explore the buried sections of Herculaneum but the buildings and artifacts had been badly damaged by mud, so it never gained the status of Pompeii for today’s tourists.

The remains of Pompeii and its nearby volcano are today major tourist attractions, and the Italian descendants of Pompeiians still live and work around the lower slopes of Mount Vesuvius, keeping a wary eye on the volcano as they grow crops and vines on its fertile slopes. The volcano has erupted at least 40 times since the terror of AD79, killing 18 000 people in 1631 and obliterating several towns and villages in 1906. Mount Vesuvius’ last major eruption occurred in 1944 towards the end of the Second World War - and volcanologists believe it is only a matter of time before there is another explosion similar to the one that devastated Pompeii almost 2 000 years ago.

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AA huge land of equatorial rainforest, and an unspoilt, natural beauty of wetlands, savanna and lofty plateaux, sprinkled with French ‘villas’ and ‘Californian’ seafronts. Welcome to Gabon ........... land of tomorrow!

Straddling the equator and occupying an 800kms stretch of the West African coast, lies equatorial Gabon, half the size of France and twice as fertile. It is bordered by Equatorial Guinea to the north-west, Cameroon to the north and Congo to the east and south.

The coastal strip rises in a series of plateaux until it reaches the interior where the mountains peak at over 1500m. Some three-quarters of the country is covered in tropical, almost impenetrable, rainforests where only a tiny, one percent, has fallen to the loggers’ and farmers’ axe. This lushness and the deep river valleys that criss-cross the country make road travel dif cult. The main lifeline is the Ogooué River, which cuts the country almost in half and passes through Franceville and Lambaréné and rushes west, through a series of rapids, falls and cascades, toward the Atlantic Ocean. Port-Gentil sits at the mouth of the river, which opens out into the perforated coastline with its miles of scenic but near inaccessible estuaries.

Libreville, the state capital sits on the north bank of the huge estuary of the Komo river and looks out to sea. A city of 800,000 souls, with its modern, high rise hotels and apartment blocks, the seafront esplanade and broad palm-fringed boulevards and eets of taxis, the city seems more Californian than west African.

Libreville is well served with every modern facility and creature comforts but remains one of the most expensive cities

in Africa. There is plenty of nightlife and the African quarters are full of fairly cheap and cheerful places to eat and drink. They’re easily accessible and not half as dangerous as some other African capitals and cities and the locals are friendly and welcoming. They are also full of surprises, are said to be the world’s 20th-largest consumer of French champagne and have enormous stamina and “joie de vivre”.

The city offers many attractions and distractions, Musee des Arts et Traditions is one of the best stocked and diverse museums in Central Africa and well worth a visit. The collection of Fang, Teke and Mitsogho masks is one of the best examples around, and is accompanied by a selection of small harps, baskets and authentic carvings.

Port-Gentil, affectionately referred to as P-G, is an oil town, built on a 40km long island (Ile de Mandji) at the mouth of the Ogooué River some 200kms south of the capital. The northern tip of the island, Cap Lopez, is ooded with foreign workers, up-market hotels and enjoys a good beach. It is better served with restaurants, nightclubs, bars and retail outlets than any other African city and has expanded in recent months to include hotels, a casino and a modern hospital. The African quarter at the top-end of town offer a variety of inexpensive restaurants, bars and clubs that are as lively and interesting as those in Libreville and even safer to visit.

There are no roads into the town, access is by air or water. There are ights and ferries from Libreville, or a riverboat between P-G and Lambaréné. It is Gabon’s third-largest city, is built on an island in the middle of the Ogooué River some 200km south-east of Libreville. Its main attraction is the Schweitzer Hospital, about 8km from town. A hundred years ago, it was the Doctor/Missionary/Musician Albert Schweitzer’s

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home, complete with a white grand piano he brought in by river. The hospital is still fully functioning and his of ce, library, laboratory and treatment centre have been preserved and part of the hospital is a museum where guided tours are conducted. From Lambaréné, the adventurous take a pirogue (dug-out canoe) into the lake region, where hippos and other water wildlife can be seen, and nearby is Lac Evaro the most popular of the fresh water lakes.

Sweeping across the verdant countryside in a vast double curve, the River Ogooué is a major water transport system where ferries, barges, canoes, lighters and ocean going freighters plough along its dark green waters. It is navigable from its source at P-G for 200kms to Lamberéné and for smaller craft, another 100kms to Ndjolé. A regular scheduled boat leaves the coast each Monday for the two day trip and is more of a oating village, bus route, postal delivery and haulage service. It is a lively, vibrant and interesting means of travel and for free & easy passengers, is often said to be a colourful, hands-on adventure. Beyond Ndjolé, the river turns slowly south east for a further 450kms, through rapids and falls into the foothills of the Chaillu Massif. A journey along the river is said to be one of Africa’s last adventures!

Gabon is famed for its tropical rainforests but also has coastal woodland areas and open savannah grasslands. Within the rainforests there is a diverse range of ora from the climbing palms, rubber vines, and jungles of hardwood trees with purple heart, ebony and mahogany. The oor of the rainforest is alive with animals. With snakes, vipers and pythons, monkeys, baboons, lemurs, toucans and African parrots which occupy the upper branches, and crocodiles and hippos who dominate the river banks. The big game animals, antelopes, buffaloes and elephants roam the grasslands and even gorillas, Africa’s most endangered species, now so numerous in rural Gabon they could soon become an environmental nuisance.

Two main aspects dominate Gabon’s history. 1st is that very little is known of her pre-colonial era and 2nd she has undergone a dramatic change during the last century. From primitive settlements, to high-rise living, from a simple bartering to a thriving, multi faceted economy. A hundred years ago, only Libreville was considered large enough to attract a ‘town’ status.

Pygmies were the rst settlers but made little impact on the landscape and when Bantu immigrants began to arrive during the 11th century, they soon absorbed the original scattered tribes. The Fans, one of Africa’s ercest groups began to arrive in the mid 18th century and would dominate most aspects of Gabonese life. Europeans had been visiting the coastal regions for some time but had made no inroads into the thick, rain forest and the interior remained untouched. In 1849, a French vessel captured a slaving ship in the Komo estuary, freed the slaves who set up a settlement on the north bank, calling it Libreville, (Freetown). Another 100 years would pass before the country gained its independence.

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The mainstay of the economy is oil which currently accounts for 50% of the national income, supported by the timber industry whose major forest products are okume (a softwood used in plywood manufacture), ebony and mahogany. Manganese is an important mineral, but other minerals that are mined are uranium ores, gold, and iron. Gabon’s industrial sector produces re ned petroleum, food and beverages, timber and plywood, cement, and textiles. Despite this economic activity, however, the majority of Gabon’s workers are subsistence farmers, the main crops being cassava, plantains, taro, and sugarcane. However, despite a fertile soil and ample water sources, less than 5% of the countryside lies under cultivation, requiring Gabon to import up to 50% of its food.

Reserve de la Lopé enjoys an international reputation and in October 2001, the Mikongo camp opened to develop international tourism aimed at the observation of forest gorillas. The oldest evidence of human habitation in Africa, from 400,000 years ago, has been found near Lopé and its rock engravings are among the oldest in Africa. The Lopé Mandrill (large, west African baboon) lives in colonies, often 1,000 strong, the largest gatherings of primates known anywhere in the world. The park is also one of the most frequently visited sites by birdwatchers, over 400 different bird species have been recorded in recent years. The journey to Lopé is best completed by train which is comfortable and picturesque. Within the reserve, where a rst class hotel operates, an established network of paths allows easy access to view the large collection of animals, including gorillas, at close quarters.

Crystal Mountains’ National Park is formed among the hills between Equatorial Guinea and the Ogooué river. The park is a botanist’s delight and contains an astonishing variety of trees, begonias and orchids, and many other superb species, rarely seen on the equator. Plant experts believe that the Crystal Mountain forests contain the richest and most diverse collections of African plant, tree and owering species. The mountains present a display of magni cent scenery where

mountains, forests and rivers, merge with swirling mists and low clouds. At the higher altitudes, the undergrowth changes and a silent, eerie world, where mosses, ferns and grasses spread between the trees and lichens hang from their branches like ‘old men’s beards’.

Iguéla Reserve, is a coastal park, 300kms south of Libreville and a good sea shing spot. It is home to forest elephants, buffalo’s, warthogs, crocodiles, monkeys, lowland gorillas and is the habitat of many species of forest and water birds. Access is limited and the best time to visit is between April and October when the weather is drier. Gabon Tourism recently announced that the country is soon to convert another 26,000 sq kms of land to form an extension to the existing national parks and many conservationists consider Gabon as one of the last unspoilt wilderness regions in Africa. The park staff will protect the rain forests, mountains, mangroves, savannahs, forests, lagoons, marshes, rivers, and canyons. These landscapes provide the habitat for many creatures from sea turtles to forest elephants, rhinos, gorillas, manatees (sea cows) and buffalo, and plant and bird species, too numerous to mention, many found only in Gabon. The park’s success will attract animal lovers, botanists and naturists in large quantities and introduce another aspect of tourism.

Here is a vast, green land of forests, fertile plains and rolling hills. Unspoilt, chic, modern and about to enter into international commerce on three main fronts, oil, timber and tourism. A little African, a little French…….visit soon and savour her delights.

Libreville the State Capital of Gabon





n this series of articles we will look at the wild bird species found in Zambia, a country abundant with bird life including 779 different species, 11 of which are listed as globally threatened.

It would make sense to rstly take a closer look at the African Fish Eagle (Haliaeetus vocifer) which is the national bird of both Zambia and Zimbabwe, and is endemic to the region.

The sound of the African Fish Eagle has become synonymous with the sound of Africa, a distinct call both in ight or perched.

Widespread in Southern Africa this species is quite commonly found near freshwater lakes, reservoirs, or rivers, although they can sometimes be found near the coast at the mouths of rivers or estuaries. They are however absent in the south-western parts of the continent where it is very arid.

The African Fish Eagle’s closest relative appears to be the critically endangered Madagascar Fish Eagle, but is also closely related to the North American Bald Eagle.

It is a fairly large eagle with a length varying from 63 to 75 cm, and can be identi ed by its dark body and wings, contrasted with a white head, breast and tail. Another identifying feature is the yellow hook-shaped beak, with a black tip.

Breeding season is during the dry months, from March to September when water levels are low. Often seen in pairs Fish Eagles are believed to mate for life, and will often maintain two or more nests, normally found near water, in the fork of a tree or on the ledge of a cliff. These nests consist mainly of sticks, and are continuously built-on over the years, they can grow to a length of approximately 2 metres across and 1,2 metres deep.

The female lays between 1 and 3 eggs, with an incubation period from 42 to 45 days. The eggs hatch a few days apart, with the eldest chick usually killing it’s siblings.

Fledging lasts for 70 to 75 days, and after about 8 weeks the chick is capable of feeding itself and will venture out of the nest.

Hunting takes place from where the eagle is perched and rarely while it is soaring. From it’s perch, it will swoop down and snatch it’s prey from the water with large talons and y back to its perch to eat.

Should the African Fish Eagles catch a sh over 2kg, it will drag the sh across the surface of the water until it reaches the waters edge. Cat sh and lung sh are caught most frequently.

Classi ed as a klepto-parasite, these birds steal prey from other birds. Goliath Herons are known to lose a percentage of their catch to Fish Eagles. They may also raid colonies of nesting waterbirds for young and eggs.

Spending more time perched than ying, usually sitting high in a tall tree from where they have a good view of a stretch of river, lake-shore or coastline. The African Fish Eagle usually settles for the day by 10am, having made its kill,

although it may dispatch its prey at any time.

The African Fish Eagle does not need a big area to feed off. A lake with an abundant food supply will mean that a breeding pair may require less than a square mile of water to nd enough food, whereas next to a small river, they may require a stretch of 25 km or more.

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16 killed and 49 wounded, while the Boers lost one man.

The Jameson Raid was the real declaration of war in the con ict and, for the next four years until 1899, the defenders prepared for the inevitable and the aggressors consolidated their alliance.

Kruger decided to invade the British colony of Natal before Britain could send reinforcements by sea. With a numerical advantage of 40 000 Boers against the 15 000 British troops already in South Africa, Kruger aimed to capture Durban before the rst troop ships arrived.

On 9 September 1899 the British Cabinet agreed to send 8 000 more troops to South Africa. President Marthinus Steyn of the Orange Free State was not convinced that war was inevitable until the British moved their troops from Ladysmith to Dundee on 25 September. On 9 October, more British troops arrived by ship in Durban and Steyn’s doubts were nally resolved. But his uncertainty cost the Boers a four-week advantage.

Kruger demanded that Britain withdraw her troops on the borders of the Transvaal Republic and send home the reinforcements. Unless they did so within two days, such action would be considered a formal declaration of war.

General Lucas Meyer commanded 3,000 men of the Wakkerstroom commando who were deployed near Dundee. There were 10 000 British troops in Natal but Lieutenant-General Sir William Penn Symons, who was in command before Sir George White’s arrival on 7 October, split the force by taking 4,000 men north from Ladysmith to Dundee.

On 11 October the Dundee garrison camping under the shoulder of Impati Hill heard that Kruger’s ultimatum had expired, but for another nine days it remained business as usual in the of cers’ mess. Although there was a water shortage, one young of cer recorded: “There was no shortage of whisky and soda.” Some of the of cers were accompanied by their wives and the over-con dent troops even talked about celebrating Christmas in Pretoria. But the Boers had other ideas….

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TT ake a pompous general who objects to ghting before breakfast, 200 cavalrymen who disappear into thick mist, Irishmen shooting at one another on opposite sides, and British infantrymen killed by their own artillery shells - and you have the tragi-comic ingredients for the Battle of Talana.

The opening engagement of the Anglo-Boer War on 20 October 1899 turned out to be a humbling experience for the complacent British forces in South Africa. It took place on the outskirts of Dundee in Northern Natal and was a result of President Paul Kruger refusing to grant the franchise to Uitlanders in the Transvaal, as demanded by Britain’s Colonial Secretary, Joseph Chamberlain.

Had Kruger granted an unconditional franchise to the Uitlanders (most of whom were British) after they had lived in the Transvaal for ve years, Chamberlain would have been satis ed. If Kruger had accepted these terms, a settlement would have surely followed. Even his Afrikaner allies in the Cape and Orange Free State urged Kruger to make concessions, but he refused. He believed that Chamberlain had set a trap to humiliate the Afrikaners before destroying them. Kruger told his allies: “With God before our eyes we cannot go further without endangering our independence.”

The distrust between the Transvaal and Britain stemmed from the ill-fated Jameson Raid of 1896. Backed by the millionaire empire-builders, Cecil Rhodes and Alfred Beit, Dr Leander Starr Jameson planned to take Johannesburg with 600 men who rode 170 miles from Bechuanaland (now Botswana) on 29 December 1895.

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‘How impudent of the Boers to start shelling before breakfast!’ spluttered the British General !!By: Dick Jones



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Dundee at 3.20 a.m. on Friday 20 October. That was when his force should have taken control of the heights of Talana and Impati. Instead, with a curtain of thick mist hanging over Impati to the north, his garrison primed their weapons and awaited the arrival of the invaders.

At 5.40 a.m. the unopposed Boers were spotted on Talana Hill with the two French Creusot eld guns they had hauled up during the night, and almost immediately the rst 75 mm shells splashed into the wet earth behind the camp. Penn Symons was about to eat breakfast when the rst shell landed and, had it not been for the malfunctioning of the percussion shells which failed to explode in the rain-sodden ground, the General’s role in the war would have been an even shorter one.

“Damned impudence of the Boers to start shelling before breakfast!” he spluttered to his ADC, and ordered the 18 British guns to return the re. One column limbered up, guns were hooked up to the horses, and they galloped into position about two miles from the enemy before opening re at 6 a.m.

When the Boer guns stopped ring after an hour the only casualties were a bugle boy whose head was blown off by a shell and a horse killed by a direct hit.

Penn Symons ordered the assault on Talana to prevent Meyer from linking up with General Daniel Erasmus and his 2000 Boers who were already on top of Impati but rendered useless by the thick mist.

Talana looked featureless through binoculars but it was, in fact, terraced by erosion and had a couple of protective farm walls on the lower slopes. Penn Symons decided on conventional tactics - the artillery duel, an infantry attack, and then a cavalry charge to cut off the Boer retreat. The Royal Dublin Fusiliers advanced to join their comrades who had been lurking in the cold, damp bed of the Sandspruit below Talana since 4 a.m. and were closely followed by the Kings Royal Ri es (the 60th) and the Royal Irish Fusiliers Colonel B. D. Möller’s 300-strong cavalry (the 18th Hussars) rode off prematurely at 7 a.m. with orders to await the Boer retreat behind Talana. Möller and his 200 riders disappeared into the swirling mist and Major Knox led the remaining 100 Hussars towards Lennox Hill in a pincer movement.

Gen. Penn Symons, always conspicuous because of the red pennant carried by the aide at his side, then ordered the infantry to attack Talana Hill in close order. They were immediately repulsed, the leading closely-packed soldiers being cut down by Boer marksmen hiding on the misty hilltop. The wounded were scooped up by Indian stretcher-bearers and taken to the eld hospital. The rest reached the cover of the eucalyptus trees where the graveyard now stands. It was dif cult for the British to advance under the deafening tempest of Mauser re from above. Bullets ricocheted off rocks and splashed into the ground like a rainstorm on a lake. Above their heads shrapnel burst in balloons of white smoke and red dust, and the shredded leaves fell in swathes. The air was lled with the pungent smell of eucalyptus and the sharp odour of cordite.

Concerned about the slow advance, General Penn Symons rode up just after 9 a.m., his identifying pennant uttering at his side, and asked his of cers why the infantry had made little progress. He was told about the tremendous Boer ri e re and it was suggested to him that perhaps the artillery should try some more softening-up before the troops stormed the hill with xed bayonets. Penn Symons refused - he was intent on defeating Meyer’s commandos before Erasmus’ force arrived.

The impatient General rode through the woods, dismounted, and strode through a gap in the stone wall to urge his men forward, but almost immediately was shot in the stomach. In full view of his men and conscious of the gravity of his wounds, he struggled back to his horse. When he was out of sight he allowed Indian stretcher-bearers to take him to the eld hospital, where it was discovered that he had a mortal stomach wound.

The British inched forward and at 10 a.m. reached a second wall on the hillside. A Captain Nugent described how he and a companion, both wounded, managed to reach the crest of Talana – only to be shelled by their own artillery. Fortunately, the Boers did not attempt to exploit the artillery’s error, but crept away down the reverse side of Talana Hill where their horses were tethered – and rode away.

By midday the hill had been won by the British, but at great cost. Fifty-one had been killed and 203 wounded, some by their own artillery. Colonel Robert Gunning of the 60th Regiment had been shot through the heart as he stood up near the crest to shout at his own artillerymen to stop ring. Captain Connor of the Fusiliers was mortally wounded in the stomach and Lt. Hambro lost both his legs, smashed by British shrapnel.

The of cial dispatch made no mention of the shambles but it seems likely that the confusion was caused by Penn Symons being wounded and the issue of imprecise orders to the gunners.

And what of the cavalry? Col. Möller’s Hussars got lost in the thick mist and ended up behind Impati and, when the mist cleared, they were surrounded and attacked by the Irish-American volunteers of Erasmus’ force. Möller’s men fought

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The Dundee Diehards re-enacting the action on the battle eld.

from a defensive position at Major Knox and his cavalry on the right ank were attacked near Lennox Hill by Boers who got within 300 yards. When two of his men and three horses were hit, Knox withdrew his two squadrons back to camp. This embarrassment enabled General Meyer and his 3 000 men to escape from Talana unchallenged.

On Saturday, 21 October, General Erasmus’ gunners on the heights of Impati began shelling Dundee with the Krupp 40-pounder (the Long Tom), which outranged the British 15-pounders considerably. The rst 5 in. shell killed a young British of cer and then shells crashed into the eld hospital – despite the Red Cross ag uttering above the tent.

Major-General James Yule, who had taken over command from the wounded Gen. Penn Symons, was ordered by Sir George White to fall back to Ladysmith. White declared that he could not reinforce Dundee without sacri cing Ladysmith, which was now also under threat by the Boers.

Yule’s men were almost surrounded by 10 000 Boers, they were being heavily shelled, they were short of artillery ammunition, their guns were outranged, and they had no defensible water supply. But the decision to retreat was nevertheless humiliating for Yule and his garrison.

Gen. White was ordering Yule to leave Dundee to the enemy, plus the garrison’s two months supply of food and stores (valued at £350 000) and their own wounded – including the dying Gen. Penn Symons. At about 10 p.m. the troops moved out in the rain and darkness on their three-day march to Ladysmith.

Not knowing the British had left, Boer shells from Impati smashed into the eld hospital tents at 10.30 a.m. the next morning, so a Medical Corps captain opted to ride up the rocky track to the Boer position carrying a white ag. Two hours later, a couple of Boers in civilian clothes rode into Dundee and formally accepted the British surrender, to be followed by hundreds of Boers who galloped in and looted the camp. Penn Symons died of his wounds during the afternoon – but not before he told the medical staff that he regarded Yule’s retreat as a betrayal. The Boers sewed his body into a Union Jack and took it in procession to St. James’ Church cemetery. As the cortege passed, the Boers doffed their hats and many of them attended the funeral service.

After the battle, 38 slightly wounded Britons were sent to captivity in Pretoria and the more seriously wounded were handed over to their comrades in Ladysmith.

The Boers may have been driven from Talana’s crest with the loss of 150 killed but the so-called British victors had lost 500 men.

Gen. Yule’s retreat left Dundee, Glencoe and the Natal coal elds in Boer hands and caused Ladysmith to be surrounded for six months before the tide of the war turned in favour of the British.

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