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ZADS magazine ZADS Magazine Issue No. 1 Zambian Art & Design Show (ZADS) Lusaka Zambia Phone +260 (97) 7808002 zambianartanddesignshow@gmail.com www.zambianartanddesignshow.org Editor: Nancy Matambo ZADS Magazine team: Nancy Matambo Helga Heijnen-Schram Contributors: Charles Sambono Monica Rabson Makungo Muyembe Production & Graphic Design: Lucky Bean Art & Designs Photos: Charles Sombono ZADS Exhibitors Contributors: We would like to thank everyone who have contributed to this issue of the ZADS magazine. The reproduction of photos, articles and design of this magazine, even partially is prohibited unless permission has been sought from the editors and reference is made to the source. Produced and printed in Zambia ÂŠ Zambia Art & Design Show 2015.

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Foreword ZADS WELCOME TO OUR FIRST EDITION For this first issue we were inspired to produce a magazine so that the experience of Zambian Art and Design Show may extend way beyond the actual event. An annual Art and Design Show that started as a small backyard Christmas shopping show has grown to be attended by over 2,000 visitors every year. Now in Year eight the show has continued to attract a wide variety of exhibitors showcasing handmade and artisitic products.The numbers of exhibitors growing each year and visitors has made ZADS a brand name in shoppers especially for unique items and gifts. We hope you will enjoy the rich and unique profiles and products of each of our exhibitors and contributors in the Zambian Art and Design fraternity. We hope you will make it a date to attend the show this year which will be held over two days 14-15 November 2015.

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Contents 8. Chitenge Life 9. Free 10. Julia Nagata 11. African Butterfly 12. The Cotton Pod 13. Ethnic Creations 16. Silver Tulip 17. The Great North 18. Tribal Textiles 19. The Design House 20. Rootz 22. Crazy Cutlery 24. Essential Skincare 25. Langmead & Baker 26. Kalahari Biocare 27. Umoyo Natural Health 28. Magic Hands of Zambia 29. Kutowa 31. African Trackwoods 32. Dr Teddy Mulenga 33. Aya by Design, Aya Glass 34. Kuda Kuwala 35. Elephant Wood Zambia 36. Kubu Crafts 37. Luano Honey 38. Skin 39. Nzito 40. Sassy Chic 41. Tana 43. The Stitchin Post 44. Xpressions of Africa 45. Zambini Kids, Zampants 46. Streetwise Craft Co.

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47. Ashlee’s Home Baking 48. Kamanga Wear 49. Chipo & Friends 50. UMU Zambia 51. COW 52. African Joy 53. Beautiful Living 55. Game Rangers International 56. Bump Birth & Beyond 57. Chika Gem Centre 58. Chikumbuso 59. LAWS 60. Mukwa Creations 61. Mezza 64. Amy Kingdom 65. Mongongo Oil 66. Afrikolor 67. Malambo Grassroots 68. Alec the Tailor 69. Fis Fun Funiture 70. Chif African Jewels 71. Muzondo Arts 72. Green Fox 73. Millenium Bags & Beads 74. Riley Creations 75. HG by Stilletos 76. Wrought Iron Furniture 77. Mpando Furniture 79. The Wine Shop 80. Nikolaos Zarras 81. Cilla’s Completely Nuts

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Chitenge Life is a lifestyle that celebrates Africa and the West.

:: Above: Leather Purses. :: Above: Designer, Mrs Nankhonde Kasonde Van Den Broek

:: Above: Chitenge Bag

Chitenge Life by Nankhonde Chitenge Life makes handbags, purses and wallets

hitenge Life is a lifestyle that

Africa into skillfully hand crafted and well

OUR DESIGNER

celebrates a complimentary

designed bags. We make bespoke bags for

Mrs Nankhonde Kasonde Van Den Broek

marriage between Africa and the

the everyday woman to suite any occasion.

is the founder of Chitenge Life and our in

west. It brings together two worlds that

from the boardroom to drinks, romantic

house designer and pattern maker.

co-exist in understated and blatant ways.

dinner to fun day out with the kids. Our bags

The essence of Chitenge Life is brought alive

are created to celebrate our culture and

As an African exposed early to Western

through its range of products and services.

showcase the pride that they are made with.

opportunities through education and later

The purpose for Chitenge Life is to find a

for work, she always carried a light in her

space for the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Afropolitanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;; our brand is chic,

Our product offerings include handbags,

heart for her country Zambia and the African

urban and culturally savvy.

clutch purses, wallets and related

continent wherever she went. This led her

accessories.

to creating a brand that reflects both the

OUR BAGS

African and the western lifestyle.

Inspired by the traditional cloth worn

For our corporate clients we have company

everyday, we translate our fabric and

branded bags and specially designed tote

genuine leather sourced from across

bags or folders for corporate events.

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Free Foundation for the Realization of Economic Empowement

oundation for the Realization of Economic Empowerment (FREE) is a faith based women’s empowerment organisation based in Lusaka. FREE has been operating for four years. Our objective is income generation through value

addition with Zambia’s natural resources, promoting trade and not aid to lift the lives of women.

Our objective is not only economic empowerment, but to instill in the women a sense of value and worth which will equip them to win in life. Skills training is an essential part of empowerment. In the process of learning skills and the daily interaction it requires, the women develop a new mindset as they are opened up to new possibilities of the opportunities they can create for themselves.

FREE is involved in various projects in Lusaka. In Ng’ombe Compound a project is focused on making jewelry from Zambia’s semi-precious stones and metals with special emphasis on copper. FREE has been exporting the jewelry to the US and Europe as well as selling locally. Our jewelry can be found at VALA in Foxdale Court and at Kutowa Designs in Kalundu.

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:: Above: Carmine Bee Eater, Acrylic Painting

Wildlife Art of Julia Nagata Artist Julia experiments with different art mediums to create wildlife pieces

ulia Nagata was born in Los Angeles, California in 1954 and

have lived in Zambia ever since.

has always had an obsession with art and animals. After college she worked for the Los Angeles Zoo as their chief

Most of her artwork focuses on the wild places and wildlife of

graphics designer for exhibit educational displays. Visiting the wild

Zambia, particularly the Luangwa Valley. She uses oil paints and

rich areas of Africa was always a dream for her and she eventually

acrylic watercolours on canvas, canvas panels, board, watercolor

went on photo safaris to Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana and Zambia,

paper and even on the slate stone found commonly around Lusaka.

gathering reference materials for her paintings. This year she illustrated the 2014 Zambian Ornithological Society In 1981 while on a photo safari in Zambiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luangwa Valley, she met

Calendar with 12 species of birds found in Zambia. She also had

an American biologist named Dale Lewis who was doing research on

a one person showing of her work in May 2104. In 2015, she will be

elephant management in the area. After that fateful meeting, she

showing her work during the month of November at Zebra CafĂŠ in

moved to Zambia to join Dale and in 1984, the two were married and

Lusaka.

:: Above: Lion, oil painting

:: Above: Leopard eyes

:: Above: Zebra on stone

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Our Vision is to expand our product range where we can train and uplift our communities.

:: Above: African Butterfly Products :: Left: African Butterfly Products

African Butterfly by Sally & Annika African Butterfly use local ingredients in their products

frican Butterfly was born in Zambia, a country shaped like a butterfly. Spreading its wings in the heart of Africa, using locally sourced natural ingredients to develop unique combinations of flavours. African Butterfly was found by two South African ladies, Sally and Annika,both coming from Afrikaans families where food plays a daily role in their homes. “Both of us coming from a farming back ground, and a love for growing fresh vegetables, and Sally being an organic farmer made a good combination.” Both of them have deep roots in the Karoo, Eastern Cape of South Africa, where they got to spend alot of time with their families cooking and making preserves. Also Living in Cape Town for 14 year also has influenced them in sense of its upmarket restaurants and good culinary experiences.

This humble start was where they can truly say “our love affair with cooking began. Our objective is to constantly work towards the highest standard of success possible in whatever we are doing. We are determined individuals willing to make sacrifices in order to realize our desired goals of attaining a good stable career in which we are happy. We thrive on challenges and wish to use our extensive overseas and local experiences with good customer service skills to enrich not only our own career, but also the environment in which we work. We have learnt that if you cook using only the best and freshest ingredients you will end up with the best results; therefore we never compromise on quality.” Moving to Zambia and growing their own vegetables and herbs, hence felt the need for good high quality homemade products. Talking about it for several months was

not enough, and they then took action and slowly started producing their own products under African Butterfly. Trying to use and source local and organic produce as far as possible, which are led by seasonal produce and also make use of organic small scale farmers producing supplies for the business. Our vision is to expand our product range where we can train and uplift our communities where we can get them directly involved. African Butterfly is situated on Mulilansolo Organic Farm, on the Kasisi airport rd and employs people from the community and is also starting small projects among the villages around them. They currently supply some of Lusaka’s top hotels and restaurants and strive very proudly to be top culinary ambassadors for Zambia.

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The Cotton Pod 100 % Cotton Clothes

rainchild of Ms Jaye Patel, came into existence in February 2013. Having travelled extensively in India, and being mesmerised by the age old traditional printing methods and hand embellishing done by the artisans

of different regions, Jaye felt the need to incorporate all these crafts together and bring them back to Zambia in the form of a fresh, vibrantly colourful collection.

Inspiration for THE COTTON POD came from the vibrant, colourful textile prints and the need for comfortable 100% cotton clothes that are suited for our African climate and perfect as holiday/resort wear.

The collection has a relaxed feel with simple cuts, fabulous necklines and slight hand embellishments.

While clients are initially attracted by the prints and vibrant colours, they are very quickly won over by the quality, each piece is handmade, soft and comfortable which only gets better with age.

August 2014 saw THE COTTON POD introducing contemporary silver jewellery which complements the clothing. Plans are underway to carry home furnishings fabrics, baby bedding and accessories with a bohemian feel including kids clothing.

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Right: Mongoose Business Card Holder

Ethnic Creations of Tamara Young Tamara makes ethnic creations

thnic Creations â&#x20AC;&#x201C; From the words of owner Tamara

Who knew how expensive hobbies are? Boy! I found myself exhibiting

Young. I grew up in an artistic and creative family, with

at monthly craft markets, fun but a lot of work to set up. The

my dad behind a camera and my mum a whizz on the

next step was to rent space and jump in with both feet. ETHNIC

sewing machine. Birthdays and Christmases were always filled

CREATIONS was set up in 2010. It has grown over the last four years.

with something homemade from toys to sundresses painted with

We have a small team of tailors,who have learnt beading, glass

butterflies or many a splendid thing.

cutting, and next venture is fabric painting. We produce most of our ranges concentrating mainly on kids items, soft interiors, t-shirts,

My first hobby was glass painting and cutting which was fun but

clothing and soft dolls.

not challenging enough. Then came the fabric painting, I finally found myself painting flowers, birds and animals all inspired by the

We also sell handmade crafts and curios from across the African

beauty of Africa. It was fabrics that needed to be turned into cushion

Continent. Buying mostly from local crafts men and women,

covers and tablecloths. The need to learn how to sew with mum as a

Ngwenya glass, Maridadi Designs & Paper creations to name a few of

mentor.

our suppliers.

:: Above: Elephant stands

:: Above: Hippo pillows

:: Above: Kids clothes

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In 2005 I won the Zambia Jewellery

:: Above: Silver Tulip rings

Designers Award.

Silver Tulip by Sherrie-Lyn Lillie Silver Jewellery

rom the words Sherrie-Lyn Lillie

start this dream!

Make sure you come pay us a visit!

The Silver Tulip was born! For three years I

Our shop is in Omelo Mumba Road in

struggled to break even and then in 2005 I

Rhodespark (inside SureSlim). We can make

won the Zambia Jewelry Designers Award

custom pieces, polish up your old jewelry or

that put me on the map!

even remelt it and make it into something

founder Manufacturers and Retailers of Handmade Jewelry

and Crafts.

My dream was to set up a company that would be wholly Zambian –owned,

sparkly and new.

jewelers, gemstones and pure silver made

I love being able to express my emotions

into beautiful , distinctive, handcrafted,

through the jewelry that I design and see

“Exquisite gemstones set in pure Zambian

affordable jewelery for Zambian clientele.

it come to life at the hands of my talented

Silver and 18k gold, each piece a unique

jewelers.

design, handcrafted to create a truly one of

In 2002, as a newly qualified Gradute

a kind experience”

Gemologist, I managed to buy out a

12 years later, I am still doing what I love –

company that was going under in order to

putting a smile on my clients faces!

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The Great North Ranching Zwags making camping more enjoyable

he Great North Ranching workshop has recently moved to Serenje, Zambia to develop a new farm and is rolling out Zwags as before as the orders roll in.

The idea for the Zwag came about 4 years ago after a wet miserable night

on the shores of Lake Tanganika, and while the sun rose on The Perfect Day the Zwag already existed.

It didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take much longer to develop the first prototype and from there improve and adjust to perfection.

So in between the sounds of the farm and the rush of the Luombwa River, the sewing machines can be heard ticking away working everyday at making your camping more comfortable.

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Tribal Textiles by Gillie Lightfoot Tribal Textiles

:: Above: Tribal Textile fabric - Gallery Earth Block

ribal Textiles is based in Mfuwe in the South Luangwa Valley, a unique and beautiful corner of the world. The South Luangwa National Park is a twenty minute drive from the Tribal Textiles workshop and is one of the most celebrated national parks in Africa. Tribal Textiles produce unique handmade artisan textiles and accessories for the home. Every piece is hand painted by local artists, making each textile a unique piece of art in its own right. Tribal Textiles pride themselves on innovative design and are inspired by traditional and contemporary African art and the surrounding wildlife. Tribal Textiles was started in 1991 by Gillie Lightfoot in a remote area between the North and South Luangwa National Parks. Gillie, a student of art from St Martin’s London, started Tribal Textiles as a hobby while she lived in a small safari camp. Her resources were very limited which made the task that much harder; her first studio was underneath a tree with two local artists! With every new piece Gillie would wash the textiles in the river alongside crocodiles and hippos. After eight years Gillie realized she needed to move to a more accessible area where she could enjoy the luxury of electricity, a tar road and a small airport. As her ideas came to life so the Tribal Textiles work force steadily grew. The company now employs over 100 people during the peak season and exports textiles to over 20 countries throughout the world. Despite moving with her family to Lusaka seven years ago, Gillie remains the creative force behind Tribal Textiles and continues to create beautiful new designs for Tribal every year. From modest beginnings, the Tribal Textiles store in Mfuwe has also grown remarkably. Starting as a single small shop, the store now boasts four beautiful showrooms, a shady courtyard and communitybased artisans’ market. The store showcases the best of Tribal Textiles’ products, from stunning limited edition wall hangings to funky cushion covers, and a colourful kids’ range. Free tours of the company’s workshop are also available where clients can watch the artists at work creating the vibrant textiles. Recently Tribal Textiles has also introduced the popular Tribal

:: Above: Kids aprons and cushions

Textiles Art Safari. Here, clients can join the artists and create their very own textiles, either using their own designs or Tribal Textiles’ designed pieces. Especially popular with children, the Tribal Textiles Art Safaris offer clients an unforgettable opportunity to bring their textiles to life and take home a unique souvenir from the Luangwa Valley. At the heart of Tribal Textiles are the incredible artists and staff. The team is encouraged and inspired through training, promotion and incentives. Many staff have been with Tribal Textiles since the very beginning and this loyal and creative team helps maintain the infrastructure of the company. One such artist is Workshop Manager Moses Musa. Despite having little formal education Moses’ years’ of experience now mean he leads a workforce of over 70. Tribal Textiles has a strong commitment to its staff and is guided by fair trade principles. This means providing fair employment, training and a happy working environment, thus enabling staff to gain a good measure of self-sufficiency and increased quality of life. Environmental responsibility is also a key ingredient to the company’s success. All raw materials are sourced as locally as possible and are 100% safe for the environment. The company uses over 20,000 metres of cotton a year, which all comes from neighbouring Zimbabwe. Paints and sewing equipment are sourced from South Africa, while everything else, from scissors to screwdrivers, is bought within Zambia. Giving back to the community is also fundamental to Tribal Textiles’ approach. The company is the main sponsor of local Malimba Community School, which educates over 400 pupils. They are also proud sponsors of the third division Mfuwe Rangers football team, which is a hit with the football mad artists! Fun community-based conservation initiatives like the Nkalango! Festival also receive support from Tribal Textiles. Finally, the company runs the Amaizing Bag initiative where local ladies are employed to recycle the iconic National Milling ‘mealie’ sack into a range of practical, stylish and environmentally friendly bags with a ‘Tribal twist’. All profits go to local schools, and the project has raised over $4,000 in the past two years alone.

:: Above: Safari bags

:: Above: Christmas raindance table cover

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:: Above: Rootz furniture

Rootz A design studio that showcases all interior products

ootz combines all aspects of

Clients benefit from the Bespoke Design

Interiors and Creative Direction in

Service and the ongoing Creative Direction

a harmonious union.

and strategy that Rootz provides by

Creating a seamless interface between

continuously pushing the bar in Creativity, through its passion for Design.

all areas of Interior Design. The results are concurrent user experience and an

Rootz specialises in Residential, Leisure,

undiluted signature style.

Corporate, Retail and Restaurant Design.

Keeping each client unique. Each project

Rootz has a unique showroom showcasing

personal and authentic. Paying attention

once off pieces of Furniture, Soft

to detail. Rootz Design and Lifestyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Furnishings, Accessories and Objet to suite

talented team of accredited Designers,

each Clients space. Creating Signature

headed by founder Miryana Khazaal are

Spaces.

inspired by Africa and passion for Design and its intrinsic roll in peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lives. Rootz

Our in house Design Studio showcases the

is renowned for the Creation of the new

latest Collections launched internationally

unexpected formula of Design.

of Wall coverings and Textiles. Be Inspired.

:: Above: Rootz furniture

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We are bringing

Crazy Cutlery

our range back to

Make a wide range of metal products

friendly Zambia and we are looking forward to a great fair this year!

razy cutlery is based in Zimbabwe. We have been in production for 14 years, we sand cast in aluminium and brass.

Co -owned and run by Anastasia Klostris and Brigette Lotter . Brigette designs the range whilst Ana is on the production side, the rest of the work is shared !

The ladies have a small foundry in Marondera 70 kms east of Harare. Production consists of 2 shona men who cast, file and polish our product, a very hands on product and labour intensive.

Crazy cutlery produces a wide range of gifts, ranging from butter dishes to platters, candle stands, teaspoons, trophies for polo tournaments and all types of sporting events.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We love it when people ask us to make custom made items for their weddings and functions.

:: Left: Crazy Cutlery Bowl

he Wine Shop

staff are always available to assist should you need help finding

With a newly opened store at the Protea Hotel Lusaka

the perfect wine. The multitude of varietals as well as premium

Towers, The Wine Shop stocks a vast range of wines

spirits offers the possibility to find your selection to suit that

from South Africa, Chile, Italy, France, Spain and Argentina. With

special occasion.

warm high-end dĂŠcor dominated by wine bottles, The Wine

One of the greatest pleasures of wine is that the more you

Shop displays more than 200 varietals from the biggest well

learn and are exposed to it, the better it gets. Your confidence

known producers.

grows and you are soon able to compare wines from different countries, regions, producers, vintages and grape varieties. We

We look forward to welcoming you to The Wine Shop.

believe wine should be kept simple, be fun and affordable so

Walking into this wonderful shop and seeing the huge variety of

that all can enjoy it whatever their age or position.

bottles can be a little bit overwhelming, but the knowledgeable

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:: Above: Essential products

Essential Skincare Natural Skincare products

UR STORY: Our products were simply born out of passion: making natural and organic skin care products in small batches was the founder’s hobby where batches of about 200ml of product were hand made.

These were handed to friends as the amount was far too big for the use of one person only. They in turn started handing out to their friends since the products did not have any preservative and needed to be used within a few days. Before we knew it we started receiving requests for more! Essential Skincare was then born. During its development, our love for Africa and its nature shaped our skincare line and made it possible to create products that, without harming us or the environment, deliver maximum benefits to our skin through the careful blend of pure, natural and beautiful African plant extracts. INGREDIENTS: Our philosophy is fairly simple – we do everything that we can to get our client’s skin healthy and resistant to the ageing process. We take a long-term view on skin health and don’t make sacrifices for short-term results. We only use plant-based ingredients. We believe there is not a synthetic ingredient that will work better than a natural one. Essential products contain only the purest natural (99.4 – 100%) and certified organic ingredients (some over 87%). The products are biodegradable and there are no silicons, mineral oils, artificial colours, synthetic fragrances (the fabulous scents are made using only natural, organic and pure essential oils), SLS/SLES or any other harsh surfactants, PEGs, TEA, DEA, Parabens or any other controversial preservatives present. In instances where the use of a synthetic preservative is completely unavoidable – for instance, to ensure product safety and efficacy - we limit the use strictly to a minimum (less than 0,6%), complementing synthetics with botanical alternatives. Any synthetic preservatives used in Essential products are guaranteed safe and approved by Ecocert. Some of the potent African botanicals we use: Baobab, Marula, Mongongo, Aloe Ferox, Rooibos, Kigelia Africana. We are constantly At Essential, we believe it’s possible to be successful without compromising on ethics. Our clients share our views and tell other people about their experience with our products. We rely almost exclusively on word-of-mouth. We’re a community as much as a company.

Essential products are inspired by the traditional use of indigenous plants. The cultural heritage - often transmitted orally is under threat of disappearing as a result of urbanisation and the replacement of natural ingredients with synthetic substitutes. It is a privilege to have access to such extraordinary knowledge and pass on the value to people who use our products – and, also, to make it possible for traditional communities to benefit materially from their knowledge and work EARTH, COMMUNITY AND ANIMAL CARE: Essential is accredited by PhytoTrade Africa and supports the Fair Trade movement and biodiversity preservation. This ensures that the raw materials that we use are sourced and purchased from local co-operatives to uplift and empower rural communities. PhytoTrade Africa works with harvesters in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Malawi, Botswana, Swaziland and South Africa. The equitable trade in natural products has raised the standard of living of tens of thousands of people. Through buying PhytoTrade Africa’s ingredients, Essential products support women to send their kids to school, visit the clinic, invest in local credit schemes or even build a house. More than 25% of the world’s biodiversity is in Africa and Southern Africa has more than 30 000 species of indigenous plants which for centuries, have been part of the African tradition. If biodiversity is under threat – which it is – then our very survival is compromised. About 2000 species disappear every year. This decline in biodiversity will not only impact on rural communities but ultimately also on our livelihood. Essential Skincare plays its part in protecting biodiversity by ensuring that our wild harvested ingredients are harvested in a way that does not deplete ecosystems. Furthermore. by paying Fair Trade prices for ingredients we encourage people to protect natural resources Essential is also accredited by Beauty Without Cruelty (this guarantees that none of our products are tested on animals and we don’t source ingredients from suppliers who do – our products are tested on the manufacturer, family and volunteers) and registered with the Vegan Society on South Africa. Essential Skincare with its range of products is about a passion for nature, for Africa, for its plants, places and people. Our products are the result of a yearning to know and understand the full impact of what the African plant kingdom has to offer.

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:: Left: Postcardsww :: Right: The Zambians

Langmead & Baker by Dr Peter Langmead Publishers of Postcards and Books

ublishers of Postcards from

photographs taken by Dr Langmead during

The Zambians

Zambia and The Zambians

his travels around Zambia and reflecting

The most iconic book in documentary

– two books of photographs

almost 40 years working as a development

photography has become Robert Frank’s

capturing the essence of life in Zambia. Ideal

consultant, aiming to showcase the nation

The Americans published in 1958, at the

Christmas gifts!

in a positive light, highlighting people and

beginning of the realisation of the American

society from all corners of the country

dream.

Postcards from Zambia

– from Mansa to Livingstone, and from

This collection of photographs reflects

Mumbwa to Chipata.

aspects of life and society in Zambia with

analogous - Zambia in the flower of its

the aim of inspiring current and future

The book also features an introduction that

generations of documentary photographers.

explores the parallels between the history of Zambia and that of photography, which

The 95-page book features 77 stunning

The Zambians is intended to be directly

share some intriguing milestones.

youth.

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Kalahari Biocare Kalahari Oils

alahari Biocare presents its BioMe range of products. BioMe is a collection of unique African oils, butters and powders. You can use the oils and butters, pure as they

are, on your skin and or in your hair, or mixed to your own liking.

Baobab powder is a natural superfood, rich in minerals and vitamin C. Baobab is adds zest to smoothies, drinks, food and baking, and is super healthy. Baobab powder helps with indigestion, bone and muscle repair, and boosts the immune system. Natural Health and Beauty.

:: Above: BioMe products

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moyo Natural Health have been dedicated to helping people achieve optimum health and overcoming chronic illness, since opening in 2007. Over the years it has grown into Zambia’s leading natural health institution, operating a clinic and several retail health shops. “Everyone at Umoyo is passionate about health, and that is what really drives the business forward”, says Umoyo’s founder, Kim Otteby. Umoyo Health Products In order to guarantee that their customers were getting the highest quality of regional superfoods, Umoyo recently decided to also launch their own brand of health products. “We have carefully selected our suppliers, regularly inspecting where and how all products have been grown, harvested and processed. In addition, our products are packed using materials that are designed to protect from the surrounding atmosphere, ensuring freshness and that all nutrients are preserved. Basically, we wanted to create a quality brand that people can trust.” Umoyo Health Clinic Licensed under the Health Professionals Council of Zambia, the Umoyo Clinic continues to demonstrate success in their treatment protocols, which focus on using Natural Medicine, in treating a wide range of chronic illnesses. “We have developed highly successful professional 7-day intensive programs that help restore balance, vitality and optimum health in the body, while at the same time cleansing it from accumulated wastes and toxins. This is essential if you really want to overcome chronic disease” In addition to the intensive health programs, Umoyo Clinic also offers its clients a comprehensive selection of therapies that range from cutting edge diagnostics such as Live Blood Analysis, to specialised treatments like Colon Hydrotherapy. Umoyo Health Shops Umoyo Natural Health operates a number of Health Shops that stock a wide range of quality supplements and health foods. Umoyo Health Shops can be found at: •

Arcades Shopping Mall

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Woodlands Shopping Mall

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Foxdale Court Shopping Mall

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East Park Shopping Mall

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Umoyo Health Clinic

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:: Above: Beaded bracelets

Magic Hands of Zambia by Sandra Kasonso Make beaded crafts and jewellery

agic Hands of Zambia.Words

magazine which was called “Guiding Light”

in Cape Town in 2007 and founded Magic

from Sandra Kasonso –

and for some childish reason I assumed

Hands of Africa, a social business that I use

Founder. I guess my drive to

companies would rush to buy advertising

to educate the under privileged.

start Magic Hands of Africa and continue

space and with time, make me so rich at a

with it despite all the challenges I have faced

tender age and I’d use that money to change

Am glad to say that through the beaded

along the years was because I crushed a

the world!

crafts made by me and my women, we

girl’s hope of going to school more than 10

have made a number of educational

years ago. I don’t even remember her name

On the day i promised the seven year old girl

dreams come true. I’ve had my fair share

but I remember she was seven years old,

I would take her to school, I went to Garden

of challenges, and almost closed it down

had never stepped a foot in school, and had

compound to interview a reformed street

but here i am again, putting in everything

just been taken off the street where she had

kid for my upcoming magazine. When i

i can to keep this business going and will

lived for a while.

heard her story, i felt compelled to help and

really appreciate you passing through our

made a promise i failed to keep. It haunted

stall at the Zambia Design Show and make a

I was very young, just completed high school

me for years. Though discouraged and

purchase. We promise to have new products

and had big dreams of becoming filthy rich

ashamed at my lack of achieving my childish

this time round. Help us keeping putting a

and then use that money to lift the lives of

goals, i still held on to the hope that one

smile on a child’s face by keeping them in

the poor. For a moment, it looked like that

day i would educate the under privileged.

school!

dream would come true, I had just gotten

I found my answers after attending a Vital

funding to publish my youth motivational

Voices Global Partnership Summit held

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Kutowa Fashion Designs using Zambian Prints

utowa Designs is a Zambian clothes and accessories fashion label created and owned by Towani Clarke. “ Kutowa” is a Tumbuka word that means “beautiful and bright”. Towani uses this concept to create her afro-chic clothing line, integrating African Chitenge fabrics and Classic Western fabrics and cuts. Towani, a self-taught designer who has a Bachelor Degree in Agriculture and a Masters in Business Administration, decided to leave her job as a manager at one of the country’s leading corporate law firms to pursue her passion in fashion. Towani feels most African fabrics are unique and beautiful and tries to keep the cuts simple enough to let the beauty of the fabric shine through. She created Kutowa to cater for both men and women based on the concept of classic and timeless garments inspired by the lifestyle of contemporary explorers and people on the move. Each garment is custom-made and demonstrates a relaxed yet elegant approach to fashion with a particular attention to detail and craftsmanship. Towani Clarke has been designing clothes as a business since 2009. Prior to this however, she designed outfits for herself and her sisters for several years using various African fabrics her Zambian mother gave as gifts from her travels around Africa. Kutowa Designs has taken part in a number of local fashion events such as Zambia Fashion Week and regionally in 2011, Kutowa Designs represented Zambia at the Origin Africa Designers Show Case in Mauritius, the Swahili Fashion Week in Tanzania and at FIMA in Niger. Towani’s aim is for everyone who wears her creations to ‘towa’, glow. Kutowa is a beacon, illuminating the continuous emergence of Zambia’s fashion industry, bringing fresh, modern, home grown designs to a market

flooded by inferior and reproduced Western designs and garments. Kutowa celebrates originality whilst clinging to the foundations that birthed it, holding true to its core identity as Zambian. Kutowa Designs are environmentally conscious and encourage recycling by using bottle tops to detail the garments and scraps of fabric and plastic bottles to make different kinds of accessories such as belts, bangles and earrings. Kutowa Designs has produced over 10 collections since its inception in 2009 with the first one being The Tiyamba Collection which was launched in 2009. Other collections include The Zuwa Moyo Collection. Zuwa Moyo meaning ‘Sun Life’, contradicts popular assumptions of what African fashion is all about. It is inspired by the sun, its centrality to all life, the source of all our energy and its abundance in Africa. The collection mimics the graduation of light from dawn to midday. Black and brown hues depict the start of the day whilst gold and white represent the stunning rays of the African sun. Each garment is accented by a motif of the sun. The colours are muted, earthy tones with classic cuts. The designs are reminiscent of elegant 70’s wear. Flower power, Zambian style! The latest collection is The Ka Girlo Collection, Ka Girlo is a slang meaning “ young and beautiful girl or lady”. The collection which was launched in June, is inspired by the iconic, Ms. Marilyn Monroe and features bright colours of reds, yellows and gold, flared skirts, high-waisted designs and high slits, that embody the spirit of Marilyn Monroe. Kutowa Designs strives to provide unique and modern garments while still conserving the African Identity. They constantly challenge their own solutions to check where they can be improved or replaced in an endless process of innovation that fosters new inspirations.

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African Trackwoods

:: Above: Ottoman

Furniture

FRICAN TRACKWOODS . In 1997 I married my beautiful

Over the last ten years we have watched trends in furniture come and

English Rose, who promptly informed me, that whilst

go. We have watched companies open and close. There have been

life cruising up and down the Zambezi River as a guide,

good times and bad. And yet we are still here, producing some of the

was an idyllic job for a young bachelor, it was certainly

most beautiful furniture in the world.

not the sought after occupation for a now married man! There is a magical quality to our wood that you cannot escape. It has

I fared a little better in Kariba which she considered an unbearably

weathered for over a century as part of the Cape to Cairo railroad and

hot den of iniquity with far too many wild animals. And so it was,

when new life is breathed into it you can feel the richness and depth

with great relief from my now pregnant wife and as much trepidation

of colour emanating from the heart of the wood.

from myself, that I hung up my oar discarded my khaki shorts and headed for the buzzing metropolis of Harare.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;As an ex canoe guide and a keen conservationist, it brings me great satisfaction and pleasure to know that the furniture we produce is

Fortunately African Trackwoods was up for sale. Using the entire

eco- friendly, has a history embedded in Africa and yet meets the

contents of a trust set up for our yet to be born daughters educations,

demands of our modern world. For me this is the ultimate prize.â&#x20AC;? by

we snapped up the business and began to learn about wood. The

Simon Fox.

first thing I learnt was that I was allergic to teak dust and developed a particularly unsightly rash on the top of my somewhat balding head!

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Dr Teddy Mulenga Author

r. Teddy Andrew Mulenga was born in 1958 in the Northern town of Kasama, Zambia. He completed Secondary school at the elite Hillcrest National Technical school in 1978.After compulsory military training entered the University of Zambia where he majored in Philosophy and Psychology up to 1982 when he won a scholarship to study medicine in the then Soviet Union. He graduated with distinctions in Surgery, Internal medicine, Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr. Mulenga obtained numerous literally certificates during his University studies. His working career took him from Ndola Central hospital to Botswana where he worked for more than 20 years. The Author has widely traveled in Europe and Africa which culminated into a high curiosity for human thought and the guest for self-actualization. Dr Mulenga, an avid and chess player speaks five languages fluently; English, Russian, Setswana, Bemba and Nyanja. He is now domiciled in the tourist capital of Zambia, Livingstone, and ten minutes’ drive from the mighty Victoria Falls. He has two pulished book titles, The Sceptic and Life’s Pitfalls. Synopsis of the Sceptic book. The book is a whirlwind of thought and life in general. Its main purpose is not hate speech but subjects everything to rigorous questions and seeks answers to seemingly insurmountable problems. Some views expounded in this book will no doubt raise some dust. But if dust has to be raised to reach to truth, so be it, no apologies. The author writes to be damned, but will not accept any thing that is advanced without evidence. The book in the first chapter guides the reader through the Author’s struggles and in a way is a motivational piece as it shows that all is possible through not giving up, in spite of insurmountable odds. As a practical demonstration, of the power of being a Sceptic, the reader is taken through the fundamentals of the poorly understood topic of hypnosis. The reader is guided through the practical ways of becoming not only a hypnotist, but a way to improve one’s memory. The section on how to study for success will certainly help those that are engaged in pursuing knowledge in any field. It has been used by the author himself and many others in their successful studies over a long period. In this way the book is a small but powerful educational tool. A small part is what the author calls common Science; which of course may not be so common after all. The book shows through brutal examination of traditional views that the Sceptic sooner than later reaches to the truth. There are few topics in the book that the author has inserted purely to provide rest periods from the hard philosophical and scientific arguments that follow. Satire that may seem to exhibit itself in some topics should be seen from this point of view. It is the considered view of the author that many views that appear in this book, if taken as way of life would improve the world as we know it, be it socially, economically or politically. Topics on homosexuality, abortion, capital punishment, witchcraft, afterlife, and death, miracles, language and quality leadership among others are always brushed away without due thoughtful process especially in the African context. The book touches on these sensitive topics

with candor and vigour, honesty and brutally. The Sceptic is as good source of wisdom to research students and those whose decisions do affect the vast majority of their people. The unconventional interesting way the various topics have been handled make reading of seemingly difficult topics enjoyable and can be read in any order for they do not follow a linear structure. Common myths prevalent in society are tackled with clarity towards the end of the book. The shooting down of some common myths, including the myths surrounding weight reduction and alcohol are a source of knowledge and guidance for those not lucky enough to be privy to very deep scientific evaluations of things. The book does not claim absolute knowledge but is an honest guide to those who do not fear to think. This small book is a dynamite of knowledge especially in most African countries where ignorance is the order of the day. LIFES PIT FALLS…….SYNOPSIS The best teacher of life is life itself. This is a book on the ditches that we all fall into as we traverse the earth. Some will avoid the pit falls from parental guidance, some from teachers and yet, some may come to truth through trial and error, which is the harder way out. Life’s pitfalls bridges this gap by providing warning lights to those that may read it. It is a product of the author’s personal struggles and the struggles of those he came to know, coupled with a bit of research here and there of successful and unsuccessful people. It is not a book of regrets but of life as it ought to be lived. Life’s pit falls does not pretend to have all the answers of life but it’s a pretty little book for those that do not want to grapple in the dark.

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:: Above: Aya wood :: Left: Aya blue glass

Aya by Design, Aya Glass Glass and Designs

ya Glass produces hand Crafted glass products using warm glass method of moulds and kilns and not glass blowing!

All goods are manufactured by hand from the inception

is brighter, more colourful and can be worked on in layers. All the

pieces - large or small require a minimum of 20 hours in the kiln in a two part process- this does not include the design work or rather

of design, choice of mould, size, material, cutting of glass, polishing

my time. Aya Glass range includes an assortment of bowls and

- from start to finish - in Lusaka. Materials used are locally sourced

platters from 18cm in diameter to 52 cm and maximum 45cm x 45cm

glass sheets purchased from Zam Chin, and imported glass sheets,

for squares. Additional products include ashtrays, recycled wine

Bulls Eye, from the UK. The two different types of glass require

bottles with ethnic inspired etching, poems both hand engraved and

different treatment, trimmings and methods of design. For the Zam

laser etched. New to the Aya Glass stable is the inclusion of a laser

Chin glass, the majority of the designs are created using hand cut

engraver which expands the product range to include top quality

fibre paper designs which are imprinted onto the glass in the first

range of wedding favours, gifts and corporate gifts laser engraved

production stage in the kiln. Due to the co-efficient of the glass, we

with logo on glasses, bottles & wood. Our products can be custom

cannot mix the two glass types together. The Bulls Eye range of glass

designed to suit your requirements.

:: Above: Aya speckle

:: Above: Aya bottles

:: Above: Aya glass

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Kuda Kuwala strive to make beautiful furniture.

:: Above: Furniture :: Left: Hammock

Kuda Kuwala Using wood off cuts to produce modern furniture

uda kuwala strives to utilize wooden off cuts to make beautiful, durable and very comfortable double Hammocks. We also offer a wide range of modern and

unique furniture pieces.

:: Above: Bench and Table

:: Above: Chairs

:: Above: Hammock

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Elephant Wood Zambia Elephant Wood Zambia

lephant Wood Zambia. ‘The Luangwa Woodturner’ – exhibiting bowls, lamps, hand-made cards and wild wood art pieces. Zambia’s Luangwa Valley is blessed with great natural abundance. Elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard roam the plains and forests and the rivers teem with hippo and crocodiles.

It is these elephant and flood damaged trees that are harvested. They have been dead for a long time and would otherwise burn or be buried in the river bed.

There are also trees; magnificent leadwoods, graceful red mahogany and vegetable ivory palms thrive in this verdant valley.

Once back at our workshop, the huge pieces of fallen tree await selection and cutting. Some of the pieces contain natural faults which are incorporated into the ‘Wild Edge’ bowls.

Our home is here in the Luangwa Valley and this is where we run Elephant Wood - from a small bush workshop - surrounded by palms and alive with birds and wildlife. Adrian Carr was born in nearby Chipata and he was joined 15 years ago by me, Gid. I came from England for what was supposed to be a 6 month adventure in safaris and never left. Adrian’s father – the legendary and pioneering conservationist Norman Carr, first introduced the concept of conservation through tourism well over 60 years ago and both Adrian and I have been working in safaris and conservation for many years prior to setting up Elephant Wood. Inspired by the raw beauty of the trees surrounding us, we have been turning wood and creating pieces as a hobby for years. Our debut exhibition at the Sugarbush Design Show in December 2013 was more successful than we could have imagined - we exhibited under the name of The Luangwa Woodturner and are excited to be exhibiting at ZADS for the first time. WE NEVER CUT DOWN A LIVE TREE – ALL ELEPHANT WOOD PIECES ARE MADE FROM FALLEN WOOD – MOSTLY PUSHED OVER BY ELEPHANTS OR WASHED AWAY IN FLOODING RIVERS. Where there are elephants - there are fallen and damaged trees. The Luangwa Valley is blessed with a healthy and growing elephant population and the ubiquitous mopane tree with which we work a lot, is particularly prone to elephant damage. The Luangwa, and her tributaries - the Luwi, Kafunta, Luawata, Mutinondo, Mupamadzi to name a few, are dynamic and unpredictable. Each year at the height of the floods, huge red mahoganies, leadwoods and knobthorns are uprooted and washed away.

They are already seasoned which means the bowls, platters and lamps are stable and should not warp or split.

We prefer wood with a lot of variation of grain and colour like Muwawa – red mahogany. Leadwood is also a favourite – it looks almost like brown marble and makes the very heavy and beautiful lamp bases which have been included in the decor at the elegant new Lusaka hotel – Latitude 15. The workshop is equipped with a chainsaw, a band-saw, three woodturning lathes and sanding equipment. Our staff have been trained in the safe use of these machines and tools and have become highly skilled craftspeople. The process of creating our pieces is long and labour intensive. We must find the fallen trees, they should be at least a few months fallen in order to be well seasoned. Most of the trees that fit this bill are deep in the bush and only accessible in the dry season using a 4x4, winch and a strong team of men to handle and load the wood which is all licenced by the Forestry Department. Once back at the workshop it is graded, selected and cut into ‘blanks’. Then the bowl is worked on the lathe – a large bowl can take at least a day or two to create. It then goes to the last stage of finishing. Sanded to a silken finish it then undergoes the final treatment – a blend of oils and wax is applied layer upon layer, sanded and dried between each layer. This stage takes 3 days to complete and makes the bowls food safe, gives them complete protection and brings out the natural, long lasting beauty of the wood. Our unique hand-made and hand-painted greetings cards are made with waste paper collected from the safari lodges, coloured using tea with the special texture created with dried Luangwa ele dung. The lampshades are also created at our workshop, woven with the dried leaves of Kakoma palms.

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Kubu Crafts Hardwood furniture

ubu Crafts L.T.D At the forefront of the Zambian design scene for over 15 years, Kubu Crafts have built a

reputation for creating unique, high quality furniture that taps into a mix of both traditional African and contemporary design.

Famous for combining time-honoured woodworking skills with contemporary steel work, Kubu Craftsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; artisans are experts in creating truly original pieces. Their eco-credentials are enviable too; sourcing ethically from environmentally responsible lumber merchants means youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never have to worry about their furniture contributing to deforestation, while solar kilns gently cure the timber using nothing more pernicious than the power of the African sun. Outlets in Livingstone and Lusaka offer a range of beautiful off-the-shelf pieces, for homes, lodges, businesses .

:: Top Right: Oval boards. :: Middle Right: Small heavy board :: Bottom: Tray wth steel handles

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:: Above: Luano Bee Hive :: Left: Luano Honey

Luano Honey Organic local honey

uano Honey is the product of a small family run business based in Lusaka and working closely with beekeeper groups

around Lusaka, Chibombo, Kabwe and Kapiri Mposhi.

We buy in comb-honey extracting the honey in its raw uncompromised form and marketing it through selected outlets in Zambia.

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Skin Skincare products

ur superb range of products are natural, and made from only the most pure of ingredients. Family

owned and proudly African, Skin Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products are handmade on a farm in Zambia. African oils are carefully blended with local, sustainable and organic ingredients to produce a beautiful range of products, which help your skin to find its full natural glow.

Our ever-expanding range of products includes an extensive array of treats for your face and body, which will delight your skin. Skin Africa also believes in protecting the environment and supporting local communities.

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:: Above Left: Trestle table :: Above: Pestle and Mortar and Tapas Bowl

Nzito Hardwood furniture

zitoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name has been synonymous with the manufacture

infrastructure and know how required, to manufacture to the highest

of quality wooden products and excellent service since

standards of quality. All goods produced in our factory are supplied

its founding in 1998. The Nzito team of carpenters and

pre-sealed and oiled.

artisans are committed to providing excellent carpentry and hand finish on all our products. With our competitive pricing and quality,

In support of our manufacturing facility, our professional team

we consider ourselves as a forerunner in the Zambian market today.

based in our showroom, is able to offer a complete, individual sales support, expertise and design service to our customers. This includes

Our showroom is located on Leopards Hill Road, Lusaka. Here you

on site visits, advice on design, and 3 D design drawings. Nzito has

can view our contemporary furniture collections and bespoke

a team that is able to carry out complete installations of their full

handcrafted accent pieces. Our collection of versatile designs gives

range of products, to give a hassle free and guaranteed service

many options to contribute to any dĂŠcor. We also have a showroom

to our clients. Our portfolio includes working with and supplying

for our doors, windows and kitchens. We have the facility to work

numerous projects, large and small for lodges, camps, resorts,

with clients on individual pieces and designs that they might require

spas, boutique hotels, embassies and private homes, both locally

for their own projects or homes. All our products are made in our

and regionally. Our commitment to manufacturing to the highest

fully mechanized factory in Lusaka, using locally sourced woods that

standards, hand finishing each item and providing a professional

we process in our wood drying kilns. Along with this, our qualified

installation service, guarantees the end result of high quality, durable

technical team and manufacturing personnel, allows Nzito both the

and long lasting products.

:: Above: Candles

:: Above: Mango wood table

:: Above: Mali lamps

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A variety of designs, using local wood with a distressed twist, fabrics and driftwood. :: Above: Distressed cookbook :: Left: Wooden cookbook

Sassy Chic Distressed wooden crafts

assy Chic was created as I’m a trailing UN Spouse, with both children overseas at boarding school, I needed to find something to occupy my day.

I have always wanted use my creativity but never found the time. So this was the perfect opportunity to get started and make a variety of designs, using local wood with a distressed twist, fabrics and driftwood unique to Zambia.

I’m building my clientele, so I’m very excited to be attending my first Zambian Art & Design Show, where I hope my new and different ideas will be shared.

:: Top Left: Sasy Chic products :: Middle Left: White hearts :: Bottom Left: Distressed hearts

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:: Above: Stitchin Post products

The Stitchin Post Interior design

he Stitchin Post, Interior Designers

clients followed by “word of mouth” and

excite .Val has been running a successful

are based in Lusaka, Zambia and

her interior design career was born. Val has

bespoke interior design business service

are a small design firm and as such

a passion for artefacts and antiques which

alongside a busy showroom of furniture and

extremely flexible and nimble. Our services

began at an early age has a natural ability

accessories.

can be completely tailored to suit your

to successfully mix old with new throughout

requirements. We don’t mind if your interior

her projects. A person of incredibly high

Our handcrafted furniture is made with

design/refurbishment is small or large or

standards she assure all future clients that

reclaimed wood or Mukwa hardwood.

you simply require advice. We are dedicated

the service provided will be no less than she

Furniture is bespoke and New England/

to providing a personal and attentive service

would expect herself.

Shabby Chic/French Country in design, as

.Val Heath the Director and Founder has

our accessories.

always been creative with her art and flair

The Stitchin Post has a team of extremely

for design and interior design became a

talented and professional local craftsmen

natural way forward. It started as a personal

and women, that under Val’s supervision

passion which then advanced to friends and

create aspirational homes to inspire and

elcome to Xpressions of Afrika, a leading supplier of African arts and crafts. Xpressions of Afrika is a Southern African boutique based in Lusaka. Our boutique was established in Jan - 2010 and has rapidly earned a reputation for showcasing some of Africa’s most talented and creative artists. We supply, create and design extraordinary and unique collections of arts and crafts of the finest quality, including handmade and fairly traded art and craft products, offered to you at the most competitive prices. We conveniently bring to you exotic, incomparable artefacts, jewellery and hand-carved items from all over the continent. What matters to us: Our products are individually handcrafted and purchased directly from African artists and communities; Our exclusive high quality range of works offer a unique insight into the history and, art and culture of the African continent; We are a family run business, proud of our reputation for knowledgeable staff and excellent customer service; We are a socially and environmentally responsible organization;

:: Above: Candles

Xpressions of Afrika prides itself in contributing to, educating, and supporting the families and communities that produce our products. Dedicated Suppliers: We have built long term relationships with our suppliers over many years. We stock products from countries as far north as Kenya and display works from Mali’ right down to the beautiful objects d’art from South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and beyond. Our suppliers source unusual and contemporary products and initiate brand new lines for you to appreciate and fall in love with! We stock a wide selection of African art, jewellery, sculptures, paintings, batiks, chiteneges and curios from around Africa. Whether you are looking for something unique to buy for that someone special or just looking to compliment your living area with an African ornament, we believe we have something that will grab and hold your attention! Fair Trade Fair trade is the golden thread that connects everything we do. We buy directly from our producers so our prices to you reflect a very short supply chain that also means we can pay higher fair trade prices to our producers.

:: Above: Food nets

Quick History Lesson! The origins of African art lie deep in the mists of time. African rock art in the Sahara Desert in Niger holds beautiful 6000-yearold carvings, and sculptures from the Nok culture of Nigeria date from around 500 BCE. African art often depicts the abundance of natural life, with abstract interpretations of animals, plant life, or natural designs and shapes. The arts culture of the African continent constitutes one of the most diverse artistic legacies on the planet. Although many casual observers tend to generalize “traditional” African art, the continent is actually full of a multitude of peoples, societies, and civilizations, each with a unique visual culture. We hope that our small boutique in the heart of Lusaka will allow locals and visitors alike the opportunity to grasp the immense beauty and character of the enchanting continent that is Africa! We are sure you will find something of interest when you step into our boutique. If you require more information about an item or have any questions, please ask us and we will do our best to help. We look forward to welcoming you and we look forward to meeting you.

:: Above: Candle holders

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Zambini Kids, Zampants Beaded jewellery and kids clothing

he story behind Zambini -

but we also offer training in accounting

‘Zambini Kids’ is not just another

and business development. This helps our

business selling children’s clothing.

employees set up their own business if they

It is a Zambian company, selling Zambian

so wish. At Zambini Kids everyone is equal.

designed and manufactured children’s

They are treated with dignity and we ensure

clothing made from African grown cotton.

that everyone is paid a fair wage and works

This Chitenge fabric makes for wild, bright,

a reasonable number of hours in the day.

wonderful clothing that will definitely make

Because the women need to take care of

you smile.

their children we have very flexible working hours. We make sure we keep our staff

There is more to us than meets the eye!

happy and healthy.

Our staff are all women ‘with a story’. Some of them are grandmothers who are

Red Thread

supporting their grandchildren because

All our clothing is sewn with red thread.

their parents have died of Aids; others are

This symbolises our fight against Aids and

widows who have no financial support;

HIV. As you may have noticed, we use two

some are HIV positive who have been

themes on our website - ‘Clothes for Happy

shunned by relatives and friends; others

Children’ and ‘Clothes That Make Children

may be orphans; a few are invalids. We

Happy’. The more children that wear our

ensure that all our women are well trained.

clothes the more children in Zambia that we

They not only receive training in tailoring

can help!

:: Above: Zambini childrens clothes

Material Mix The jewellery is made of many different materials. It started with mainly Tagua, which is the seed of a palm tree in South America, also called vegetable ivory.

Over the years it has developed into a mix of Tagua, Seeds, Wood, Glass, and many more according to the wishes and tastes of customers.

:: Above: Zambini childrens clothing

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Streetwise Craft Co. Wooden signs

treetwise Craft Co. is first and

Former street kids can also learn hospitality,

foremost a trade / creative arts

as well as making coffee.

school. Here vulnerable children

will be taught how to become creative either

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in the trade of woodworking / furniture-

We also want to incorporate various aspects

making or creative arts.

of home furnishing, which include fabric and cushions (for sofas), art pieces (murals,

The goal here is produce furniture and

silk-screened wooden signs, poster reprints

art that would be the first of its kind in

and original artwork), and recycling items,

the retail market. We want to incorporate

primarily shipping palettes, which are in

other materials in our woodworking to

abundance here in Lusaka.

create more industrial and artistic pieces for the home. We want to teach these kids

Our biggest selling product are the wooden

the importance of aesthetics, the design

signs, as well as poster reproductions, and

process and quality furniture-making. We

any other type of arts and crafts, so that

also want to tap into those who are more

the kids can develop their talents in new

artistic to teach them painting techniques,

and innovative ways not currently used

photography, silk screening and any other

or seen in Zambia. In this area we can

form of art that can be taught. All of this will

incorporate processes such as silk screen,

culminate in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;storefrontâ&#x20AC;? for the workshop

computer graphic design, and painting. We

and art studio, a cafe, art gallery and home

can also produce locally made, comparable

store. Essentially, there can be more than

quality cushions for just about any room

just trades and art being taught here.

or taste. Streetwise aims to draw upon

:: Above: Streetwise products

locally existing talent to provide training for candidates of the company. In this way the idea can become a community project, by the community and for the community. ONE PURPOSE. ONE CHILD AT A TIME. The ultimate goal is to bring these youth out of the streets and into places of safety. The Craft Co. is just one avenue in which to provide employment for these young people and a chance at a better life. But we also want to be able to sponsor these kids in :: Above: Streetwise products

other programs, and revenues from the Craft Co. will do just that.

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Ashleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home Baking Home baked goodies

electable home baked goodies to enjoy any day & time. Health breads, cookies, gluten free baking, cakes &

:: Bottom Left: Beetroot chutney

cupcakes - all packaged in style. We also make a yummy

:: Bottom Middle: Fudge (top)

range of pickles, preserves and jams produced using local organic

:: Bottom Middle: Date bon bons

ingredients.

:: Bottom Left: Healthy seed bread

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Kamanga Wear Christina Kabamba Syafunko and Donna M’shanga

amanga Wear was founded by Christina Kabamba Syafunko and Donna M’shanga. We like to think of it

as a local ethic eclectic ready-to-wear brand that offers an alternative to mass produced garments. AN OVERVIEW Since its inception nearly five years ago, Kamanga wear has managed to grow from a fully dependent start-up into a self-sufficient small scale business with minimal help from external investors. Growing largely through word-ofmouth, with few promotional campaigns. The response from the public has been inspiring.

We pride ourselves on producing garments that easy to wear, fit well across sizes and can be bought ready made from our Show room in woodlands or through our agents such as Vala.

Our primary target market are women, however we have recently come up with some cool shirt designs for men and some children’s clothes and toys. Chipo and friends are a few of the exciting new toy products that we have come up with. OUR PLAN FOR THE FUTURE Xstina Creations’ aim is to duplicate the Kamanga Wear system to develop other local brands. We want to enable the establishment of brands within our industry that are socially responsible, positively and significantly contributes to Zambia’s economic development and compete alongside established international brands that are well known and loved.

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:: Left: Chipo and Zambezi

Chipo & Friends Childrens stuffed toys

hipo & friends is a children’s stuffed toy brand comprising

contribute to Zambia’s economic development. We have currently

of soft, colorful and safely made toys with child friendly

teamed up with Game Rangers International Zambia to support their

fabrics. Each little character is unique due to the different

Lilayi based Elephant Orphanage through a percentage donation on

Chitenge prints that are used for its arms and legs. The eyes of the

all the sales of Chipo & friends animal stuffed toys.

toys are embroidered for safety. In summary: Chipo & friends products are hand-made and marketed by

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Xstina Creations Ltd a Zambian company that specializes in the

Chipo and friends is a proudly Zambian educational brand toy brand.

manufacture of sewn products that incorporate Chitenge (multicolored cotton print fabric) and other locally available fabrics with

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western design concepts to create unique products that are globally

It is tailor made to educate and create environmental awareness for parents and children alike.

relevant and competitive yet, unmistakable afro-centric and locally inspired.

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It promotes and sells Zambia using friendly characters we can all grow to love and emulate as they face ordinary everyday

Our aim is to build the Chipo and Friends brand into a tool that is

challenges we can all relate to.

child friendly, educative and socially responsible. We would like to do this by working with socially responsible local and international bodies to develop our children into empathetic, socially responsible, morally upright little citizens of the world, in the hope to positively

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A percentage Chipo & friends proceeds goes to the support of baby elephants at the Lilayi Elephant orphanage.

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:: Right: UMU umbrellas and sun loungers

UMU Zambia Under My Umbrella

MU Zambia started up a little over two years ago. It means everything Under My Umbrella which does literally that. Think pool side, deck, garden and what you would like to have under your umbrella to shield you from the searing heat of the sun in Zambia. When first coming to Zambia, I needed garden umbrella’s of the type that you see in lodges, but found that there was little choice, poor quality, cheap covers and so the only thing was to craft it yourself. Having a bit of know how, we went about this and knocked up a few prototypes, which gave us a good idea of what worked and what didn’t. It was clear that the fabric obtained from Zambia for the covers needed to be of a higher quality, the wood needed to be drier, the stands needed to be heavier and so we went about it. Finding proper patio fabric which is fade resistant (really important here), shrink proof because the covers do get dusty and need washing, water resistant too, meaning they can withstand a drizzle of rain if the sun comes out and dries it off afterwards, but oh dear we have experienced people leaving their umbrella’s out during the whole rainy season and that doesn’t do justice to the fabric at all. Now a few years later, we produce large to small umbrella’s for individuals and lodges, that do stand the test of time, look stunning and crafted from lovely rich timber, are a far cry from the plastic umbrella’s available in the stores.

Then we started a range of sun loungers, with removable cushion covers and have now added headrests. Our designs are inspired by the people we work with. We have a whole string of clients under our belt now, Radisson Hotel have now got a whole new pool and bar area courtesy of UMU, Kapani and Mushroom Lodge in Mfuwe have also received sunloungers and umbrella’s to keep their clients comfortable during the hot days, and Kafunta River Lodge got a complete UMU renovation of their lounge, dining and bar/pool area and all their rooms and suites were given new vibrant looks using bright fabrics and funky artifacts. 2014 have seen our tailoring workshop produce several thousand cushions - and we are getting pretty good at them now. We have 6 staff fully employed and they take pride in what they produce, finishing the products with care. Our bespoke range means that you can choose your fabric and we will make up as per your requirements. We are happy to work with your existing furniture, and even renovate it for you and if you have a design which you would like copied, we will do that too. The ZADS show is one of our lifelines enabling us to put out the furniture to the Zambian market, but we will often sell off display stock at reduced prices from our showroom at Leopard’s Hill so that we can create different designs. Call us post shows to see what we have.

Of course once you have your umbrella, you will need something to sit on. So we designed large comfy day beds in striking and vibrant coloured and fade proof fabrics with sumptuous scatter cushions.

:: Above: Ottomans

:: Above: Day beds and cushions

:: Above: Ottomans

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Cow Cow makes clothes and beaded jewellery

ow Coretta Occassional Wear is a clothes and accessories label by Coretta Arnold.

Coretta is a professional clothes designer and her clothes are simple and for easy wear. The accessories are timeless pieces which can compliment any outfit for either evening or daywear.

COW has recently embarked on production a few home goods such as very unique chandeliers and bath mats. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Im on a discovery of what I can do with my design skills so hence the trial of household products as a new trip on my design discovery processâ&#x20AC;? says Coretta.

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African Joy Home furnishings, interior decor, handbags, ethnic jewelry and curios.

frican Joy Limited formerly known as Chims fashions was established in Lusaka in 1980 by Joyce Mibenge. Although

trained as a secretary and teacher Joyce has always had

a passion for tailoring resulting in her obtaining a diploma in professional sewing whilst in Canada. On her return to Zambia Joyce turned her hobby into a business and opened Chims fashions

of African Joy is to make a positive contribution to the people of

specializing in tailoring which in 2006 became African Joy. The

Zambia and through its members and the company is an active

principals of African Joy are Mrs Mibenge together with three of her

member of its community. Key among the activities in supporting

daughters who are all professionals working in the private sector.

the community is through the selection of orphans and widows to train them in tailoring and quilting. Bead work and crocheting are

African Joy manufactures a wide range of products for the home

also taught and once they reach an advanced stage the workers are

and sells local handicrafts and curios to Zambians and tourists

encouraged to start their own businesses in their communities.

alike. The product range includes home furnishings, interior decor, handbags, ethnic jewelry and curios. Africa Joyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vision is to sell

African Joy is located at the five star Hotel Intercontinental

quality products made by Zambians, from African materials for both

conveniently located ten minutes from the town centre and its

the Zambian market and the export market to enjoy.

workshop is located at Mrs Mibengeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residence in Woodlands. African Joy products are also sold at a number of craft markets in

Most African Joy products are made from Kuba fabric which

the capital city and on the Copperbelt and they are also available to

originates from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Part of the vision

order from the website.

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Beautiful Living offers a total furnishing package for houses.

Beautiful Living Furniture and curtains

eautiful Living offers professionally made sofas, chairs and curtain in Zambia, as well as quality imported lamps, vases, coffee tables and silk flowers.

A total furnishing package for houses, home renovations or prestigious business premises. The showroom provides a quiet and relaxed setting in Kabulonga, a pleasant suburb of Lusaka.

:: Above: Beautiful Living furniture :: Left: Beautiful Living furniture

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:: Left: Elephants

Game Rangers International Game rangers international

ame Rangers International (GRI) is a Zambian registered not for profit organisation .The organisation supports a staff of over fifty staff, and maintains four facilities, the Lilayi Elephant Nursery near Lusaka, the Kafue Release Facility (Camp Phoenix) inside the KNP and the Kafue Conservation Project HQ at Hook Bridge, KNP. Activities are supported by a small administrative team working from the Town Office in Lusaka. At the GRI Elephant Orphanage Project, Zambia we are providing sanctuary to 13 abandoned elephants. Many of these vulnerable youngsters have been orphaned because their mother and family have been killed as a result of brutal ivory poaching. With a focus on the flagship African Elephant species, GRI currently implements five projects that together take a holistic approach to the problems of conservation and development, rooted in the belief that the key to sustainable, long term utilisation of Zambia’s natural wealth is best achieved by ensuring the full participation of its citizens in managing these vital, internationally important ecosystems. GRI’s projects are: 1.) Kafue Conservation Project (KCP) - Providing welfare, training and operational support to wildlife personnel on the front line of endangered species protection. 2.) The Elephant Orphanage Project (EOP) - Rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing orphaned elephants back into the wild 3.) Muzovu Awareness Project (MAP)- Inspiring greater environmental awareness and understanding through education and wildlife sensitisation at local and national levels 4.) Community Outreach Project (COP) - Promoting and supporting the sustainable utilisation of natural resources within communities living contiguous to protected areas

5.) Kafue Research Project (KRP) – Working to better understand and mitigate Human Elephant Conflict in the KNP and promoting scientific understanding of wild Elephant herds. Providing a platform for researchers to study the flora and fauna of the KNP to better understand and protect its biodiversity. We need YOUR help to be able to give these elephants a second chance. Until their release, which may not be until they are in their early teens, the trained elephant keepers are the orphans’ family and have a very special bond with these amazing animals.Game Rangers International relies on grant and donation funding to support our projects.If you would like to consider supporting us, there are a number of options available. 1) GRI can accept SWIFT bank transfers into our Zambian accounts. If you would like to use this option, please email : sarah@ gamerangersinternational.org and the relevant details can be sent to you. 2) You might want to consider our Foster an Elephant Scheme, a great opportunity for Zambian companies or those with an interest or connection in Zambia to boost your profile whist supporting a worthwhile cause! 3) If you are based elsewhere in the world ,international payments are accepted through our Just Giving page - www.justgiving.com/ game-rangers-international-eop. In both circumstances, please contact us at info@ gamerangersinternational.org ,if you are interested in adopting an elephant! Thank you for your vital support to conservation in Zambia and helping to save these amazing creatures.

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The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things.” -Plato :: Above: BBB classes :: Left: BBB painting

Bump Birth & Beyond “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn”

e believe that Bump, Birth, and Beyond is one of the steps in the right direction to make a change.

Our mission is: •

Support women’s health, body and mind • Empower a positive pregnancy and birth experience • Promote positive parenting We believe we can achieve this by creating a relaxed, positive environment, where parents can embrace the challenges of parenthood with the right guidance and providing a safe haven for children to develop through play, exploration, experience and fun. The guidance and learning experience are possible through the courses, classes and activities we offer weekly from the center: Pregnancy • •

Early Bird Class (carry time from 16-28 weeks-2 sessions of 2 hrs) Lamaze/ birthing classes (carry time

• • • • • • •

from 28 weeks-5 sessions of 4 hours) Revision Classes (for a 2nd pregnancy-1 session of 4 hours) Post-natal and Breast Feeding support Child and Family Support First aid and CPR training Care Givers: Child Care, Stimulation and Cookery Classes Child assessment programmes developed specifically for your child Baby Massage training, Yoga and Preggie Ball exercises

:: Above: BBB activities

development. Educational and focus activities are proposed during each session; the children grown and develop in a friendly and secure environment, create bonds, develop social skills and interaction with peers while having the security of an adult (parent or guardian)with them to guide them and encourage them. All our sessions want to be a great, exciting and fun way to introduce children to a school environment, and a solid preparation for the future academic years. “The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things.” -Plato The Baby Shop

Children As part of our Kids Club program we offer activities for children from 3 months to 7 years of age. These sessions include Arts & Craft classes, Mini Chefs, Moving to Music, Story time, Baby and Toddlers groups, Exercise classes, Drama, Ballet, Dance, Soccer and Monkeynastics. All our Kid Club classes are designed to stimulate children’s learning through play and all classes are designed to meet their needs according to their stage of

Here you find all you need for your pregnancy, hospital and postnatal period; from children’s clothing, maternity wear, breast pumps, toys and gifts. Bump, Birth and Beyond is aimed at enabling you to settle into parenthood as smoothly as possible, supporting and guiding you step by step giving you that little friendly encouragement when needed.

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Chika Gem Centre Chika gem centre & Jeweller

hika Gem Centre & Jeweller is specialized in designing, cutting and trading in Gemstones and Jewellery . Located in the residential area of Northmead, in the heart of Zambia.

Having a wide range of Jewellery to offer including: Aquamarine, Amethyst, Citrine, Emerald, Garnet, Tanzanite, Tourmaline, Sapphire to name but a few.

Chika Gem Centre and Jewellery is a wholly owned Zambian company and fully run by Zambians. The Jewellery design team, lead by Mr Kakoma Chinyama, and office sales representative.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our products are affordable and are of very high quality as well as reliable in this industry. A few months or even a year of savings can get you the best jewellery at middle class level. We also offer customized jewellery and gemstone cutting when need arises.â&#x20AC;? Says Mr Chinyama.

The company strives to be a leader in the jewellery industry by providing exclusive jewellery and fine cut gem stones to meet Customer satisfaction.

:: Left: Chika Gem jewellery

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Chikumbuso Handcrafted fashion products

hikumbuso, a grassroots project located in Ng’ombe compound, provides an alternative lifestyle to some of the most vulnerable women and children in the township. Chikumbuso offers free education for children, adult training and capacity building through micro enterprise opportunities, youth life skills training and outreach to the elderly. Chikumbuso means Remembrance. We remember those who have died, where we come from and to do for others. Our artists earn a living making beautiful, handcrafted, fashion products for sale both locally and internationally; our school and sponsorship programs educate students and help sustain families; and, our local staff provides counseling and encouragement for those affected by HIV/ AIDS. More than a handbag Through skill training, micro enterprise supports our artists and their families and brings money back into the project. In late 2004, Linda Wilkinson approached a group of widows living in Ng’ombe. Their families had been decimated by the HIV/AIDS crisis and they found themselves without any means for earning money to care for their ever-growing households. They nursed and buried their children and relatives and took in grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The first priority for the group became finding a means of making money. They had little formal education and leaned on artistic skills. The handbag project began with just a few recycled Shoprite bags, a crochet hook and a pair of scissors. Today, the group has grown to 45 widows and 25 at risk youth making beautiful handcrafted items. Their skills as artists and entrepreneurs have grown through various classes ranging from learning about color and design to financial training for both their personal and professional lives. English training has helped the women continue learning when they dropped out of formal education many, many years ago. Their confidence has increased tremendously; they regularly attend local fashion shows and often find themselves speaking to organizations about the project and how they can help. “I send my children to school,” – Maureen When Maureen’s husband passed away, she moved to Ng’ombe compound. Her brothers and sisters began to fall sick from what would eventually be called AIDS. At the time, no one knew what it

:: Above: Chikumbuso mats

was or how to properly care for the sick without becoming infected. She buried her relatives one by one until she had 14 children living in her house. She began to fall sick; her mother had a stroke and came to live with her. She was losing hope when a woman invited her to Chikumbuso. She didn’t know how to crochet and thought it would be a waste of time. Now she doesn’t regret her decision to join. She finds friends living in similar circumstances and they share their troubles and joys. Sending all her children to school would have been impossible without the opportunity provided by Chikumbuso. Educating Children that would otherwise have no opportunity to attend school is a top priority at Chikumbuso. These children will grow up to be Educators, Nurses, Doctors, Bankers and Community Leaders. If earning an income was Priority One, educating the many children in their homes became Priority Two. Chikumbuso Community School began with just a few children and now educates nearly 500 children. 350 children attend Chikumbuso for Grades 1-6. In addition to receiving a quality education at no cost, Chikumbuso provides a daily nutritious meal of nshima or rice, a protein and green vegetable. Healthy minds and full stomachs do better in school. In 2013, Chikumbuso served over 56,000 meals – Wow! Children also have opportunities to join clubs: scouts, media and art. They attend field trips and visit with other local schools, sharing their stories and making cultural exchanges. Grade 7 through 12 students are sent to local community schools through our sponsorship program. Fees, uniforms and school supplies are provided. We’re quite proud of our students – they do very well in their new schools as compared to their peers. Remembering to give back to our community is very important Chikumbuso serves the community in meaningful ways such as sending monthly home food stipends with 125 of our most vulnerable students and 20 elderly living in the community; operating our Safe Havens programs where 9 extremely vulnerable children live fully boarded to finish their schooling; hosting teacher training for other community schools when we hold workshops for our teachers; and, hosting UTH for community immunizations.

:: Above: Chikumbuso bags

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LAWS works with volunteers, trainers, and veterinarians to rescue homeless animals :: Above: LAWS dogs

LAWS

:: Above: LAWS stand

Lusaka Animal Welfare Society

ur Mission Statement: “Lusaka Animal Welfare Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to rescuing homeless and abandoned animals, primarily stray dogs and cats and from owners who can no longer care for them.

difference:

zm or ad-dicts@info.com

Donate Directly, at the shelter. You will be given a receipt upon making the payment.

All proceeds from your advertisements on Animal Issues goes towards the shelter and half of your charge to Ad–dicts Ad, Zambia

Donate Supplies to LAWS

By working with committed volunteers, foster homes, local veterinarians, and trainers, we are able to rescue hundreds of animals every year, provide them with loving temporary care, and find them well-matched, carefully screened forever homes. We also serve as a resource to our community and all pet owners by providing education and information on responsible pet ownership, including the importance of spay/neuter, positive behavior training, and good nutrition.”

Bank payment: Lusaka Animal Welfare Society, account number: 0150460057300 (Premium plus Zambian currency), Standard Chartered Bank Zambia Plc, Kabulonga, Branch code: 060014, Swift code: SCBLZMLX

Buy a LAWS Product:

Become a Member, Sponsor a Spay, Sponsor a Kennel, Sponsor a Stray, Sponsor a campaign, Volunteer, Foster an Animal

The annual Zambian Art and Design Show!

Other Ways You Can Help: Advertise Our E-newsletter has a reach of over 2000! This is a very easy way to reach to the community and help LAWS as well.

These boxes have been conveniently placed at various locations around the city and are an easy way to give to LAWS!

How You Can Help There are lots of ways you can support Lusaka’s neglected animals and make a real

Please advertise on animalissues@iconnect.

We have volunteers make loads of home made goodies that we sell from: The Shelter, At the DRC monthly craft market, and

Drop your Change!

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:: Left: Mukwa Pen set

Mukwa Creations Mukwa Wood

ounded by Peter Mwansa, Mukwa

employee training and development: Staff

Wood Product line more environmentally

Creations was registered and

members are trained in how to make our

friendly, as the products do not depend on

incorporated on 26th August 2008

products as well as in how to collect the

deforestation of indigenous African Exotic

recycling materials that go into production.

Hard Woods. We do not cut down trees,

in Lusaka, Zambia. Mukwa Creations began

instead using carpentry leftovers of mukwa,

with one main product line: executive products made out of recycled hard wood

The Mukwa Wood Product are all hand

rosewood, purple wood, teak and African

from the mukwa tree which is local to

crafted from recycled off- cuts bought from

ebony. Our product line consists of pens

Zambia and which inspired the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

local wood workshops that would normally

(regular executive style, and Polaris style),

name. Mukwa creations believe strongly in

burn their wood waste. This makes Mukwa

Key holders and letter openers. Each of the product can be engraved with names in any standard font and / or logos.

The internal pen fittings are made out of durable metal materials that are imported from America. Customers buying Mukwa Pens from America can therefore purchase ink refills.

We are specialized in Mediterranean cuisine. Our dishes are one of a kind, slow cooked to perfection with the top quality ingredients. As a restaurant, we pride ourselves in the authenticity of our meals and the delicate preparation of healthy and nutritious platters.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not looking for a main course meal, but rather something light, simple and affordable .We offer fresh juice, an assortment of caffeinated beverages and a traditional flare to our Lebanese shisha.

Is an open area not what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for? Are you looking for something more private and intimate? Then Mezza offers you the opportunity to reserve a space in the Leila lounge. With a combination of low lighting, warm colors and accompanied by an authentic cultural Lebanese vibe, Leila provides a tranquil atmosphere well suited to business meetings, a date with your beloved or a quiet little space away from the hustle and bustle of daily routine. Dining at its finest, Leila lounge invites you to spend some time under the spell of a charming traditional dwelling to savor a typical refined cuisine and some succulent dishes prepared by our chefs.

We cater to a vast selection of events, whether it is for a quick bite for lunch or a large catering event. Our catering staff trained and prepared to serve delectable meals for your event or meeting, or assist on location at events.

We are located at :Kabulongaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tunkunka mall.

For booking please call : 0967278787 or 211 268887 E-mail:dinafh5@gmail.com

Soon also opening at the East Park Mall. See you soon! We welcome you and hope you have a memorable experience.

DEFINED STYLE FITNESS Defined style fitness was founded in August 2013 by fitness fanatic who has been enjoying a fitness lifestyle for the past 20 years. Defined style fitness was created to offer an alternative way of exercise apart from the gym and other traditional exercise. We believe that exercise is very simple and anyone regardless of size, age, weight, height can enjoy and benefit from it. As opposed to the usual instructive exercise, we believe any body movement done repeatedly for 15 to 20 minutes is good enough to be called an exercise, there is nothing like a wrong or right way of doing exercise (especially cardio). We therefore bring on the table a different approach to exercise, simplified, fun, very effective and motivating. Exercise is you, once your mind is made up, your body can do wonders, you don’t have to rely on an instructor or gym to exercise, it can be done anywhere at any time. Motivation rather than instruction is our philosophy. OUR GOAL

OUR VISION

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To promote a healthy and fitness lifestyle in Zambia

OUR MISSION •

We want to add value to people’s lives by encouraging and motivating them to exercise regularly and eating healthy.

OUR CORE BELIEVES

Our vision is to see millions of people ( Zambians) living healthy, fit, productive and happy.

SERVICES •

Outdoor fitness classes.

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Health and fitness Advice.

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On site employees fitness classes for companies.

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We believe in realistic and practical motivation.

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Designing Employee Wellness programmes for companies.

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We value team spirit.

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We practice what we preach

Conduct in house workshops on health and fitness.

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We all have the power to change our lives.

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We believe in building a strong, progressive and sustainable relationship with our clients.

WE ARE THE CREATORS OF THE AEROBICS MANIA the biggest fitness movement in Zambia which has attracted more than 35,000 people since its inception in September 2013. The aerobics mania is s a group exercise designed to encourage and motivate people to exercise and help them to start a healthy and fitness lifestyle. The aerobics mania attracts an average of 500 people per event

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Amy Kingdom Amy Kingdom

Review Excerpts: ……”funny, interesting and enlightening”…….C Vidmar

…..”She tells her story with characteristic humour, understated honesty and measured insight. One is left sensing that she has much yet to tell us”…… M Karnezos

…..”Thought-provoking, with an original voice…….A worthwhile read to get the grey cells working”……D Burton

…..”After finishing it, I felt inspired to spend a moment thinking about my own life so far and remembering what is important”…… H Farndell

“…the writing feels naïve, but there are profound insights to be found in the book….” Dr Howard Jones (author)

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Mongongo Oil A well kept secret

long the Zambezi River Valley the Mongongo, a large, straight trunked, deciduous tree, thrives in the deep Kalahari sand. This tree bears a woody nutrient rich fruit.

Women have been extracting the oil for centuries for food as well as for their personal hair and skin care. The !Kung bushmen of the Kalahari have used the oil as a body rub to cleanse and moisturise and protect their skin against the harsh desert environment. Mongongo fruit has also played an important role as a staple food especially in times of draught.

Mongongo oil is now extracted commercially in Zambia and exported as an ingredient for the cosmetic industry, to the USA, EU, Australia and Southern Africa. For those of you that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know it, Oprah Winfrey uses a haircare range formulated by her hair-stylist guru AndrĂŠ Walker which is based on Mongongo oil.

The rich golden oil extracted from the seeds of the Mongongo tree contains high levels of vitamin E (tocopherol), linoleic and eleostearic acids, making it a very useful oil for skin and hair protection. It is

:: Above: Mongongo seed

effective not only for hydrating the skin but also for restructuring and regenerating the epidermis.

The eleostearic acid is rapidly polymerised by the UV in sunlight, producing a layer that protects the skin from the sun.

Kalahari Natural Oils Limited, (KNOL), was formed in 2006 with the motivation to conserve forests by giving value to the wood, seed, roots and fruits. KNOL operates mainly in the south western parts of

Presents a collection of unique African oils, butter s and powders

Zambia which are covered by rich and diverse vegetation associated

that is suitable for health and beauty care, for the local Zambian

with the deep Kalahari sands typical of this area.

market. You can find the BioMe range in all the Umoyo outlets, The Green Shop and CafĂŠ in Lusaka, and at ZigZagCafe in Livingstone.

Over the years, KNOL has established relationships with the remote rural communities from whom high quality raw materials are sourced. Much of the primary production is done by women whom are trained in organic harvesting and primary processing. This gives these women an additional income to subsistence farming and an alternative where there are few job opportunities - Monica Rabson.

www.kalaharibiocare.com

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Afrikolor Pottery

frikolor is a home grown Zambian business that prides itself as being socially and ecologically conscious while

providing High quality, 100% Zambian handmade products.

Every single item we produce is handmade from our one of a kind hand printed fabrics, to our hand thrown stoneware pottery and our 100% natural gelato and sorbet. Our aim has always been to use Zambian resources to produce international standard products while still being affordable.

:: Above: Afrikolor store :: Left: Afrikolor pottery

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Malambo Grassroots Community development

alambo Grassroots. Community Development,

school infrustructure, and to educate whole communities on current

Education, and Income Generation - Parents and

issues. We introduce new and improved skill-sets to as many people

children moving forward together. Working in southern

as we can, empowering individuals so that they can move beyond

Zambia we seek to empower women through income-generating projects, to educate youth by providing scholarships and improving

:: Bottom: Bathmats

poverty.

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:: Left: Christmas decorations :: Bottom: Fishing rod tube

Alec the Tailor Alec designs a variety of products

lec is a Zimbabwean tailor whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designs are very unique and versatile. Not only is Alec an excellent upholstery tailor he also makes a wide range of

products. Alecâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most sought after designs are fishing rod casings (fishing rod tubes), christmas decorations and bottle covers. Come and see all his amazing works at this years ZADS and purchase your christmas and all year round gifts.

:: Right: Bottle cover

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Fis Fun Furniture

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Furniture Forest Friendly Made from Recycled Wood

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Chif African Jewels Chif african jewels

hif African Jewels was formed in 2006. Our products are a fusion of traditional and modern trends in fashion. We turn waste materials such as cow horn,

bone, coco nut shells, CDs, bottle tops, cans etc into jewellery such as earrings, bracelets, hairpins, neck chains, rings, fridge magnets etc. We collect horns from abbattoirs and cans from ‘rubbish’ bins.

The quality of our products have improved over the years and our clientele has grown bigger and bigger.

The products that are sought after by the majority of our clients are bracelets and rings. They are “ unique and stunning”.

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:: Above: Kicking zebras

Muzondo Arts by Andrew Muzondo Muzondo Arts

orn in Zimbabwe and grew up in Zimbabwe. Andrew Muzondo is an artist for wooden sculptures. Being originated from a small scale producer ,Muzondo

Arts is my title. I started exhibiting in local exhibitions and outside exhibitions in countries like South Africa and Zambia. I started exhibiting for Zambia Arts and Design Show 2013 which attracted lots of buyers from my products such as meercats, zebra, cheetahs, hearts fish and owls.

:: Above: Meercats

My quality of work is welcome on the market.

:: Above: Cheetas

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Green Fox Produces organic vegetables

REEN FOX Ltd produces organic vegetables and herbs for the local market. We are situated on Lilayi farm, about 20 km south of Lusaka. Our produce can be found at Food

Lovers Market in Levy Junction and Green Shop & Café in Foxdale Court in Roma.

Apart from that we run a vegetable box scheme: GREEN FOX Veggie Box. The boxes are dropped off once a week in town at Blue Moon Café in Woodlands Shopping Centre and Green Shop & Café in Foxdale Court (Roma) on Thursdays and at Polar Ice and Baobab School (both along Kafue Road) on Fridays. The Veggie Box contains a seasonal variety of vegetables.

To make optimum use of what we produce in the field we also make jams, chutneys, pickles, chilli sauces, dips, dehydrated crackers and biscuits, and herbal teas.

As we aim to care for our environment we try to reuse and/or recycle different waste products. We use different food grade containers like yoghurt cups to pack our vegetables, empty toilet rolls to plant seedlings, and we make shopping bags and video tape into new bags.

:: Above: Greenfox products :: Left: Greenfox products

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Millenium Bags & Beads Millenium Bags and Beads have a unique combination of leather bags, beaded necklaces wallets, hats, baskets, bangles and traditional outfits. All made in Zambia and Africa.

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Riley Creations Sand blasting

iley Creations is a small up coming SME, it specialises in Sand Blasting products. Sand Blasting is a form of art

that is done on glass, wood and granite stone.

We also personalise on glasses, e.g. company logos, artwork and text. The project was founded in 2010 and has been gradually growing to its current position.

Riley Creations has participated in several exhibition functions including UNWTO (August 2013 in Victoria Falls). It is based in Doon Estate in Msasa Harare, Zimbabwe.

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HG by Stilletos Hospitality Garments

G BY STILLETOS is a clothing line that specializes in hospitality wear. It was found by two high school students (NDALUUMBU M.SHISHOLEKA and YAANDWA

S. SHISHOLEKA). HG stands for Hospitality Garments. The two saw an opportunity in the market and decided to take it up. This all happened when STILLETOS ACADEMY FOR CULINARY ARTS which is the mother company failed to find quality stylish uniforms for the students and staff at the academy and the two decided to design the uniforms which came out perfect. It is from then that they got more inspired and took it up on full time basis.

Ndaluumbu Shisholeka (16) the 2nd born in the family is currently in her 11th year of school at Kasisi Girls secondary school.

Ndaluumbu’s ambition is to become a forensic scientist. She is the CEO and it’s because of her character that shows authority and she is also tactiful and good at time management.

Yaandwa k Shisholeka (14) the 3rd born is currently in his 10th grade at Makeni West Wing School. Yaandwa is fascinated by aviation; therefore he wants to be a pilot. Yaandwa believes that the only best is the best you can be. Yaandwa is the project manager because of his skill and efficiency. Yaandwa hopes to become truly the best he can be. With their busy school schedules the two are determined to make their company a success, as they still find time to design and produce their products for different clients in time. So far they have managed to produce designer chef’s uniforms for the BARN MOTEL kitchen staff.

Their product line includes maids uniforms, bar and waitressing staff uniforms, chefs uniforms, corporate shirts and caps, church uniforms and school uniforms as they put it them selves they will stop at nothing to ensure that the hospitality industry gets the best modern and stylish uniforms.

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rought Iron Furniture was established as a hobby five years ago, with a view to make hand crafted metal furniture decor. Our focus then was mainly outdoor furniture which comprised of swings, benches and tables.

Later we ventured into indoor deco such as mirrors, curtain rails beds and recently staircase railings for corporate houses. We had start up challenges, but thanks to the support rendered to us by individuals for us to come this far we hope that a new year starts will get more support from individuals as well as the corporate world.

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Mpando Furniture Furniture

pando Furniture offers home furnishing to the individual

match furniture pieces from our range in combinations that suit their

or organisation that appreciates a stylish, modern and

individual tastes, budget, room sizes etc.

contemporary lifestyle. Locally, ‘mpando’ in Zambia

translates into ‘a seat’.

Customers are not restricted to a traditional sofa set i.e. of identical design, colour, print, texture etc

At Mpando Furniture, our aim is to offer more than a chair. Rather we are inspired to provide our customers with seats that offer

Our range includes fabric sofas, solid oak tables (dining, coffee, side,

functionality as well as comfort and style. In appreciation of

TV stands), dining chairs and soft furnishings (cushions)

contemporary living we give our customers the option to mix and

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Nikolaos Zarras Artist

ikolaos Zarras was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece. He is a complex creator, always restless. He is self-taught by belief. Strict with his work, he follows his own path for years

now, trying to master colors and materials. The power of movement, especially of faceless figures, and the clean black eyes are some characteristics of his painting style. His great love is glass, which he has shaped in countless ways and colors. For the past few years he has been residing and working in Lusaka, Zambia. In 2013 Zarras came into contact with children’s books, where he illustrated the book « Little Tiku Tiku’s Great Adventure» an African vision inspired from an ancient Greek drama. Since 2013 he has been teaching art classes at the Lubuto Library Project in Lusaka. His artwork has been displayed in several exhibitions in Lusaka including Alliance Française and the Zebra House. He currently works on his own projects, giving shape to his imagination through his work and technique.

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Cillaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Completely Nuts Cilla has a macadamia nut farm which produces macadamia nuts and macadamia nut products

he Macadamia Nut tree is indigenous to Australia.90%

confectionery and health-foods. Macadamia oil is much sought

of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commercial Macadamia crop comes from

after by the makers of natural and organic cosmetics and is highly

Australia. In Africa, the trees were first introduced and

recommended as a superb cooking and salad oil.

successfully grown on a commercial scale in South Africa in the 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. More recently ,commercial Macadamia Nut orchards have

The average Macadamia nut kernel contains approximately 75%

been established in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Kenya.

oil, 9.4% protein, 4.8% sugar,7.7% dietary fibre, 1.6% minerals and 1.5% moisture. While the Macadamia Nut contains the highest level

The first, small-scale commercial Macadamia orchard was

of monounsaturated fatty acids (oils ) of any natural commercial

established in Chisamba, Zambia in 1998.

food, it contains no cholesterol. The nuts are rich in vitamins and minerals including : Vitamins E, B1, B2 and Niacin; Iron, Potassium,

The Macadamia nut is considered by many to be the finest of all

Phosphorus ,Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc and Copper Selenium.

nuts in taste as well as in nutritional value. It is widely used in

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