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ISSUE 1

NYAMA

THE FESTIVE EDITION

EDITORIAL TEAM

CONTENTS Value Edition

Editor-in-Chief John W Mwanza Editor Kambole Chituwo Assistant Editor Tozya Botah Contributing Writers Kashiya Musonda, Kelara Khumalo, Kambole Chituwo, Chipo Mando, Benny Blow, Samantha Dale PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM Stanely Makumba and Eric Kibaso Mulenga DESIGN TEAM Elaine Mwanza and Fewedzi Thole PUBLISHED BY MOJO NEW MEDIA www.mojo.co.zm

Editor’s Note Resolution solutions!

Inside Zambeef

Features

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RECIPES –Quick and Easy Healthy Smoothies

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Staff profile – Elasto Jere

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My Zamboot Experience - Inspired to start anew

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Photo focus Zamleather Factory

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Health And Wellbeing New Years Resolutions: Drink Milk

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Life Hacks – Make your own toothpaste

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Life Hacks – How to stop a squeaky door

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RECIPES – Andrew’s Grilled Pork Chops

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My Zambeef Experience - The beauty of Pork Chops

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RECIPES – Speedy Meals

Giving Back

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Motivation Corner5 things to add to your New year’s resolutions

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CSR Activities Zambeef Gives Back To The Community.

Welcome to our second bi-monthly issue of Nyama magazine. Our new year resolution for 2015 is to continue to inform, educate and inspire all those who come into contact with any of our brands.

Our devoted team of storytellers bring you more great cooking tips, delicious recipes, news updates and inspiring stories from the Zambeef community.

The story of Zambeef is a story about local Zambian people who have committed themselves to making the highest quality products possible. You will get a glimpse of the people, steps and processes behind this great family of products.

These products will help you keep your new year resolutions for better meals and a healthy lifestyle.

MOJO Nyama magazine is owned by Zambeef PLC and produced on its behalf by Mojo New Media. © Mojo New Media, 2015

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Recipes

Quick & Easy.

Non Alcoholic Beverages.

For the brave health fanatics, something different for the palate!

HEALTHY PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE

BUTTER MILK SMOOTHIE

Prep: 25min /Ready in: 30sec

Prep: 5min / Ready in: 30sec

Serves 2 people

Ready in:5min

Ingredients

Serves 2 people

♦♦ 1/8 Pumpkin Slice

Ingredients

♦♦ 2 Cups Zammilk

♦♦ 2 Bananas, broken into chunks

♦♦ 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar

♦♦ 8 Tablespoons peanut butter

♦♦ 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon

♦♦ 2 Cups zammilk

Method

♦♦ 2 Tablespoons honey to taste

Pumpkin should be diced and boiled till soft

♦♦ 2 Cups ice cubes

Put all the ingredients in blender and mix well.

Pour into glasses and serve chilled.

Method

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Cut banana into pieces and place banana chunks, milk, peanut butter, honey, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until smooth, for about 30 seconds.

My Experience

INSPIRED TO START ANEW © BENNY BLOW

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f great adventurers throughout history cowered in fear every time something in their lives changed, do you think we would still know them as great adventurers today?”

My father was speaking in a tone I’d become all too familiar with. It was the same tone he’d use to coerce me into doing countless things.

He spoke softly but he was actually verbally nudging me. Each time he used this tone everything he said could be summed up into these words: “I won’t have any more of this.”

“We’ve been here for over a month now, and you still haven’t been outside,” dad said. “Did you know there’s a group of boys about your age that play football in the playground up the road?”

I’d spied the boys from the car window each time my dad drove us past the playground.

They would show off a couple of neat tricks, as if knowing I’d be watching them wide eyed.

I imagined myself on that yellow-grassed pitch, trying out a few moves, but my envy wasn’t enough for me to go outside and brave this strange new place. Making new friends has always been an awkward thing for me.

My father is an artist and he says he draws inspiration from travelling and exploring new lands, so we move around quite a lot.

“The world is our backyard,” he often says.

He’s taken me to the sandy beaches of Siavonga, the snobbish cafés of Paris and even the crowded streets of New York. Jamaica was probably the most fun, even though it took me months to make one friend (whom I could barely understand because of his patois accent). We got along because of our mutual love for football. He’d introduced me to a pack of his friends and we’d all dribble the ball until the sun crept out of sight, and before we realised it, the day would be over. I still miss my time there.

“I know you don’t read the newspaper, but I got curious the other day when I saw you holding it up and staring at it intently,” dad said breaking our awkward silence. “I knew you were probably looking at these,” he said smiling as he pulled out a shoe box.

The advert in the paper wasn’t spectacular, but it had my imagination running wild. I’d played fantasy matches alongside Christiano Ronaldo in these very boots; they were the exact same colour and had that distinct white lightning streak across the side. Now I actually owned a pair. I obviously wasn’t going to be Ronaldo’s team mate, but I’m sure dad was hoping one of the boys at the playground would make a worthy substitute. I hated having to make new friends, but with my new Kaleza Football boots, I thought starting anew wouldn’t be such a bad idea.

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Health

NEW YEARS RESOLUTION:

© KELARA KHUMALO

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he New Year is all about new beginnings.

Out with the old and in with the new. My New Year resolution list goes something like this: - A perfect smile - To lose weight - Dance every chance I get - Good health!

How do I plan to achieve my resolutions?

Simple, I will drink milk. Milk is highly nutritious, not to mention delicious. It is considered very good for our bodies. It contains several vital nutrients for every day good health.

A PERFECT SMILE Milk is rich in calcium that helps protect your teeth. Calcium is essential for formation and maintenance of teeth, it also prevents tooth decay. Apart from calcium milk contains proteins that protect your teeth against cavities.

Fun fact: Cow’s milk is able to re-harden enamel damaged by acidic beverages such as cola.

LOSE WEIGHT Several studies have been conducted in the past that show that milk can contribute to weight loss. This is because milk offers multiple nutrients such as calcium, protein and Vitamin D without excessive saturated fat or calories.

Fun fact: Cow’s produce 90% of the world’s milk needs.

DANCE EVERY CHANCE I GET Apart from being very energetic, you cannot be a good dancer without strong bones. Again calcium comes into play. Calcium gives bones and teeth structural strength. Milk is a good source of calcium.

Fun fact: Chocolate milk is effective for revitalization after prolonged exercise.

GOOD HEALTH Milk is excellent to help maintain good health.

Milk contains a good balance of protein, fat and carbohydrates and is a very important source of essential nutrients including: - Calcium - Riboflavin -Phosphorus - Vitamins A and B12 - Potassium - Magnesium - Zinc Fun fact: Despite its creamy texture, milk is comprised of 85% to 95% water. The rest of its volume comes from nutritious vitamins, proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

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LIFE HACKS

HOME-MADE KILLTHESQUEAK TOOTHPASTE

BY KASHIYA MUSONDA Having fresh breath and pearly whites is as important to mankind as a good plate of food. But unfortunately for many tooth paste comes at a high price and pearly whites are becoming a thing of the past.

With Zamanita cooking oil and a few other affordable household materials, you will come up with an easy and ready to use toothpaste that will leave your teeth clean, with a guarantee of fresh breath.

STEP 1 Purchase a bottle of Zamanita cooking oil from any store. It is stocked Nationwide and it is very affordable.

STEP 2 Purchase a sachet of baking Soda from any kantemba, shop or supermarket.

STEP 3 In a clean bowl, make a paste using the baking soda and the cooking oil.

Mix well for 2minutes.

STEP 4 Using your toothbrush, scoop the paste onto the bristles and begin to brush your teeth.

STEP 5 Just like when using any toothpaste, brush your teeth thoroughly for three minutes. Make sure you brush every corner of your mouth well.

STEP 6 Rinse your mouth with warm water.

STEP 7 Smile! Smile! Smile!

Like any good dentist, we advise you to brush your teeth three times a day after every meal.

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Sometimes door hinges make an irritating squeak. If you are on the verge of breaking down the door out of frustration, we have an easier solution!

Zamanita will be your dark knight in shining armor and will rescue you from the annoying squeak in four simple steps.

STEP 1 Grab a bottle of Zamanita cooking oil from your cupboard STEP 2 Get a piece of steel wool. (But any clean piece of cloth will do) STEP 3 Pour a little oil on the steel wool and carefully (not to leave a mess), squeeze the steel wool on top of the hinge and allow the oil to flow into the hinge. It may take three to four minutes for the oil to go through the entire length of the hinge.

STEP 4 Enjoy the silence that comes with being a genius!

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Andrew’s grilled

Master Pork Chops A delicious recipe as prepared by the professionals. The dish was prepared with the courtesy of Misty Lounge, by Chef Andrew Manda. Head Chef Martin Maphanga facilitated this great culinary experience.

Cook: 15 to 20 minutes

Serves: 1. You can double the ingredients for another portion!

Ingredients: Zambeef pork chops 300grams Pinch of salt Pinch of white pepper BBQ sauce Marinade: Pinch of Caraway seeds Lemon juice 10 ml Olive oil 10-15ml Balsamic vinegar 5ml Pinch of nutmeg Main vegetables: Carrots 40g Cauliflower 40g Baby Marrow 40g Green beans 40g Butternut 40g Juliana vegetables: Red pepper 10g Green pepper 10g Carrots 10g Red Onion 10g Olive oil 5g Balsamic vinegar 5ml Potato gratin: 1 large potato cut into 2 cubes Zammilk 100g Bread crumbs 20g Garlic butter 15g Pinch of salt

Pinch of nutmeg Sauces: Apple sauce Light pork sauce Method: Mix marinade ingredients Marinate pork chops for 5 to 7 minutes Remove pork chops from marinade. Remove outer ring. Add salt, spices and barbeque sauce.

Grill for 10 minutes. (5 minutes each side) Steam vegetables for two minutes.

Put vegetables in pan, add pinch of salt, pepper and olive oil. Fry for one minute.

Fry ingredients for Juliana vegetable (garnish).

Fry with olive oil. Add salt and balsamic vinegar to taste.

Prepare gratin potato. Bake the potato cubes after pouring milk over them and topping with salt and garlic butter.

Grill for 2 to 5 minutes to a golden brown.

Cut outer pork piece ring into small squares.

Add salt, pepper and barbeque sauce to taste.

Grill till crunchy.

Serve hot!

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My Experience

Thebeautyof

Pork Chops

© CHIPO MANDO

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hen I was growing up, we didn’t have much variety in the way food was cooked. Meats were either stewed or fried, nothing else. I was raised thinking that was the only way to prepare food and had no idea there was a giant different culinary world out there. Pork would always be stewed to the point that I decided to never eat it again. I announced to my family and to the whole world that I had quit eating pork. I even managed to stay away from it for a number of years.

♦♦ 1 teaspoon of sugar ♦♦ 1 pinch of salt ♦♦ Garlic powder (I put garlic in everything) ♦♦ Barbeque spice I mix the ingredients and marinate the two pork chops in the mixture for 10 minutes.

During my next monthly shopping spree, when I was buying meat, I made sure I bought some pork chops from the local Zambeef shop.

Now for a married woman, I’m not such a fan of cooking. My dislike of cooking is countered by my love for good food so I always end up in the kitchen. I searched the internet and asked around for a way to cook them but I kept getting complicated and conflicted recipes. That was when I decided to use what was already in my kitchen.

Ingredients: ♦♦ 2 pork chops ♦♦ 2 tablespoons of barbeque sauce ♦♦ 2 tablespoons of tomato sauce

Needless to say that was not the last time I prepared that dish. I discovered the beauty of pork chops is in the softness and how quickly they can be prepared. This makes them very convenient for a week night when you’re straight from work and don’t have enough time to prepare supper. The other thing that appealed to me is how affordable pork chops are. I was able to buy a number of them without breaking the bank and that is a major plus in my books. They have now become a staple food in my home. One of these days, I plan on preparing some for my parents and siblings just to show that there’s more ways of cooking meat than just stewing and frying.

There are two main ways of preparing pork chops; frying or grilling. I rarely ever fry my food so I went with the grilling option. I put them in the oven to grill. Pork is very soft and doesn’t take long to cook so I kept watching the progress. When the tops had browned, Until one night at dinner with my husband I turned them. I made sure to check I had a bite of the pork chops he had that the inside was also cooked. ordered. It was so soft and so well Pork chops should not be too prepared that I swore I had never THE BEAUTY long in the oven because all eaten this before. My mouth was OF PORK CHOPS the moisture will evaporate and filled with visions of happiness IS IN THE SOFTNESS they will be rubbery. When they and colour. I wondered how were ready I took them out and pork could taste this good. I AND HOW QUICKLY let them rest for two minutes tried to ask for the recipe but THEY CAN BE before I served them. I served the waiter seemed reluctant to PREPARED the pork chops alongside potato let me in on the secret, so I didn’t wedges and steamed vegetables. push any further.

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Staff Profile

Growing with the company: Profile of Mr Elasto Jere © Kambole Chituwo

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r Elasto Jere can truly say he has grown with the company. He is a man of ambition, fuelled by his dream to shape his destiny. He joined Zambeef in 2005 as a security officer, and over the years, by hard work and academic advancement, he now serves in the accounts department as Creditors Accountant at Novatek Ltd, a subsidiary of Zambeef group of companies. This required determination, self-discipline and a work environment that was ready to recognise his achievements and reward him accordingly.

In an interview, Mr Jere was glad to share his perspective on ambition and success. “When you join a company, you need to have patience and a vision. A vision breaks down the barriers.

Even if you join a company as a cleaner, if you can see beyond your current position you can go far.” He was fortunate to join a company that embraces visionary and self-motivated individuals, which is the backbone of the company’s success. Big dreams fuel the next stage in progression. Vision fuels determination.

“I was very determined. It will enable you to be a disciplined employee. That has been my core competence.”

When someone dreams big, his or her attitude to money changes. Everything is different when you see the big picture. Mr Jere explained, “Life is not just about money. Money follows a vision. Destiny is accompanied by a vision. See how far I have come.”

The Zambeef work environment played a significant role in bringing this vision to life.

Mr Jere pointed out how observing and participating in the operations of Zambeef

“I was very determined. It will enable you to be a disciplined employee. That has been my core competence.” allowed him to learn first-hand what he was being taught in text books, in his accounting studies. He was able to make a quick connection between the principles of accounting and administration, and the practice in his work environment. The exposure was an education in itself.

Suppliers are key partners in the operations of Novatek and Zambeef group of companies as a whole. Mr Jere is on the front line of dealing with suppliers, and he thoroughly enjoys his task. “There are two types of suppliers,” he told us, “well established and upcoming suppliers.

My role involves creating a good working relationship. We empower the upcoming suppliers through advice on how to better run their business and paying on time. Paying on time is very important for suppliers who are not yet established, since operations-capital is often a challenge for them.”

In the last few years, Mr Jere has continued to advance academically. In 2009 he obtained a diploma in business administration from the University of Zambia department of Extension Studies. In 2010 he obtained a Certificate in accounting. In 2011 he achieved status of ZICA (Accounting) Technician. In 2012 he obtained a Post-graduate diploma In theology by distance learning from the African Leadership Institute.

He is currently studying for a Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting with Liutebm University, and is due to complete the programme in December 2014.

This pioneering mind-set is the key to personal and corporate progress. It is well worth encouraging and emulating.

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Photo Focus

ZAMLEATHER FACTORY

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Recipes

SPEEDYMEALS

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CHILLI SAUSAGE ROLLS Ingredients ♦♦ 3-4 red chillies ♦♦ 500 g Masterpork sausage meat ♦♦ 1/2 tsp smoked paprika ♦♦ 500 g pastry ♦♦ 2 Zamchick egg yolks, beaten with a splash of Zammilk milk Method Preheat the oven to 180°C. Pierce the chillies then toast in a hot grill until black and blistered. Place in a bowl, cover with clingfilm and leave to cool.

When cool enough to handle, pull off and discard the skins then scoop out the seeds – or leave in if you want fireworks!

Chop the chilli flesh and mix with the sausage, paprika and a pinch of pepper.

Sprinkle a work surface with flour. Cut the pastry in half and roll out into 2 strips, 50cm x 15cm each. Shape the sausage meat into 2 sausage shapes and place along the middle of each strip. Coat the pastry either side of the sausage with the egg mixture. Fold the pastry over and press down to seal.

Brush the tops of the sausage rolls with egg wash, sprinkle with salt. Cut into 5cm lengths and place on a non-stick baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, until risen, puffed and golden brown.

whole 1 large Zamchick egg, separated ♦♦ 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/3 to 1 3/4 cups (450 grams) jam

Method In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix the butter and 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar together until smooth. Add the egg, egg yolk (keep the egg white from the second egg on hand for later) and almond extract and beat until combined.

Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until the dough just comes together.

Transfer about one-third of the dough to a lightly floured counter and shape it into a log about 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate it until needed.

Transfer the remaining dough to a buttered tart pan.

Refrigerate the dough-lined pan until firm, at least one hour.

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Spread the jam evenly over the dough in the pan. Cut the chilled dough into very thin discs with a sharp paring knife. Arrange them slightly overlapped in concentric circles over the jam to form a top crust. Whisk the remaining egg white with a teaspoon of water until frothy; brush evenly over the tart lid and then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons (30 grams) coarse sugar. Bake until the top crust is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let them cool completely. ♦♦

BASIC CHICKEN SALAD Ingredients ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦

1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 cups chopped, cooked Zamchick chicken meat 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds 1 stalk celery, chopped

Method Place almonds in a frying pan.

Toast over medium-high heat, shaking frequently. Watch carefully, as they burn easily.

In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and pepper. Toss with chicken, almonds, and celery.

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EASY JAM TART Ingredients ♦♦ 1 1/2 cups (210 grams) allpurpose flour ♦♦ 2 teaspoons baking powder ♦♦ 1/2 teaspoon salt ♦♦ 9 tablespoons Zammilk butter, at room temperature ♦♦ 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar ♦♦ 1 large Zamchick egg,

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Motivational Corner

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things to add to your New Year’s resolutions

It’s a New Year and like every year, we’ve all made big resolutions. But most years we find that by June, not much has been achieved. We end up repeating the same resolutions again, not having achieved them the previous year.

So this year, let’s do things differently. Instead of making resolutions and putting a time limit on them, let us set goals and widen the goal posts to ensure that we accomplish what we set out to do. (And of course celebrate when we have achieved it). Most times we travel a very narrow path from the beginning of the year, under the assumption that success (at work, business, and life) is only found through blood, sweat and tears. Yes, hard work is definitely an ingredient in the recipe for success, but so are motivation, mentorship, gratitude, generosity and networking.

Let us take a closer look at these five things, and add them to our resolutions for 2015: Motivation: Find things in and around your life that motivate you when you feel ready to give up. It could be a loved one or a hobby. It must make you appreciate what you already have, but also make you want to strive for more. It could be a position in your company, or

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By Samantha Dale a business idea, or even your marriage/relationship.

Mentorship: Allow yourself to be mentored by someone that inspires you.

This could be a colleague, a family member, your Pastor – someone you respect and can listen to and who will set you on the right path, should you go off track. It could even be a “celebrity” that has achieved similar success to what you hope to accomplish.

You can use social media such as YouTube to listen to them speak about how they achieved their success. You can follow them on Facebook.

You can also read books to open your mind and learn to think outside the box and learn to take calculated risks.

Socialise: Networking has become a huge trend in Zambia. Some people use it as an excuse to party. That’s ok, but you must use it to meet people from different walks of life and backgrounds. You never know whose business card will open doors for you when you need a loan or a job or a door open to achieve your dream. Also, there’s greater advantage going out to meet new people than sitting at home watching TV. Generosity: Be generous, even when you don’t have. Give your time, your finances, and your thoughts. You will need to invest time to accomplish your dreams. You will also need help from friends or colleagues. Be remembered

for being kind. When you become generous, your own life will be blessed in ways you never expected. Don’t hold back on ideas and advice that could help someone else.

Always be willing to help.

Gratitude: In all things give thanks.

No one likes to be around someone that is constantly complaining and focusing on the negative. Change your thought process and get to a place where even when it is raining, you can see a bit of sunshine on the horizon.

People open doors for happy people!

2015!!! Are you prepared to watch your life unfold and attain achievements beyond your wildest dreams?

I pray that this time next year we all will have a prosperous story to tell. Stay Blessed!

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Corporate Social Responsibility

Commitmentto communityin Kafue Z

ambeef continues to partner with local communities as a responsible corporate citizen. Zambeef recognises its duty to impact society for the long term good of the corporation, local residents and stakeholders.

In Kafue district, this has meant engaging with the local constituency office, the Zambia Police, the health providers and education officials through the District Education Board.

The corporation has played a key part in promoting education and literacy. Zambeef has provided material for various school building projects such as at Mafungautsi and Magurameno schools. The company also helped Chitende secondary school during the construction of classroom blocks. Various local events have benefited from the support of Zambeef, events such as the Zonal sports competition, Independence celebrations, and others.

Zambeef has a good relationship with the local

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constituency office and the police service. Due to the presence of the company, there has been a reduction in crime in the community. The company frequently engages in dialogue and is eager to receive feedback from the community.

The company has also acknowledged the importance of partnering with traditional leaders. The company met with civic leaders and traditional leaders on 18th September, 2014 at Her Royal Highness Chieftainess Chiyaba’s Palace.

Records from village headman Mafungautsi revealed the village had twenty-eight households on company title land. It was also revealed that Kanyeze village has six households on company title land. Such dialogue ensures the harmonious coexistence of the company and the residents, and how dialogue and cooperation contribute to national development.

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